Tamara McCann

About Tamara McCann

I am professional, organized, efficient, and often complimented for my ability to stay positive and poised in high stress situations. I am excellent at project management, event planning and working across cross-functional teams. I am always a dependable member of the team who can be counted on to get the job done right the first time.

Experience

1. Project Manager, CEO Communications and Editorial Planning, Communications

   Gates Foundation

   Jun 2015 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Responsible for managing the planning and execution of projects and activities related to CEO Communications support and profile planning, as well as thought leadership and business partnerships projects. Actively manages information exchange, collateral development and communication supporting CEO Communications. Provides project leadership to project team members and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure projects deliver the expected scope and business value, complete on budget and on schedule, and deliver with quality. Plans and manages concurrent projects of various size and complexity and maintains the day-to-day task management of the CEO Communications team. Builds strong, mutually respectful partnerships with stakeholders, manages expectations, and ensures the appropriate level of communication for the audience.

Education

• Peninsula College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management

  1999 — 2001

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management & Spanish

  2001 — 2004