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Tara Parks is an experienced professional in procurement and operations management, currently working as a Procurement Operations Specialist at DonorsChoose since June 2021, where responsibilities include supporting daily purchasing operations and collaborating with the procurement team on process improvements. Prior experience includes serving as a Purchasing Storekeeper Acquisition Specialist 2 at Portland Bureau of Transportation, where Tara implemented organizational methods for safer material acquisition, and as a National Account Manager at Schneider, focusing on equipment and material purchases while evaluating safety metrics. Earlier roles include Traffic Office Coordinator at Newell Brands and Shipping Trainer Manager at Kohl's, where Tara improved efficiency and safety in training and operations. Tara's career began as a Receiving Manager at Kmart, supervising freight crews and handling vendor interactions. Tara holds a degree in Urban and Public Affairs from Portland State University and an Associate of Arts in Behavioral and Social Sciences from College of the Redwoods.