Tamara Sherman

About Tamara Sherman

Professionally, I am passionate about recruitment brand marketing and event management, bringing a diverse skill set that covers marketing, operations, sales, and human resources. As a well-organized leader and Project Manager, I focus on building strong, capable teams by fostering positive relationships and ensuring strategic alignment. A strong advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, I strive to create inclusive environments wherever I go. ‍Personally, I am the proud mother of a #SCADgrad linkedin.com/in/dee-funches In my free time, I love cooking, traveling, listening to true crime podcasts, and indulging in reality shows like Love is Blind and The Circle.

Experience

1. Operations Team Lead, Top Workplaces

   USA TODAY Co., Inc.

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Top Workplaces is a national employer recognition program that honors organizations based entirely on anonymous employee feedback, celebrating strong culture, leadership, and workplace experience.As Operations Team Lead for the Top Workplaces team, I direct cross-functional teams and manage large-scale publishing and event programs spanning multiple markets. I oversee the full lifecycle of content, creative, and event production — from concept development through distribution — while optimizing processes, budgets, and team performance to align with organizational strategy and revenue goals.Key Achievements & Responsibilities- Strategic Program Oversight: Manages production and operational workflows for 19 magazines and 18 special sections, ensuring alignment with company objectives, timelines, and KPIs- Process Improvement & Efficiency: Design and implement standardized workflows, cutting waste in inventory by 15% and reducing turnaround times through lean project management principles and continuous improvement strategies- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with advertising sales, creative, editorial, and regional leadership teams to coordinate integrated marketing campaigns and event deliverables- Project Governance & Risk Mitigation: Develop project schedules, defined scope and milestones, and proactively identified risks and dependencies to maintain delivery quality across concurrent initiatives- Vendor & Resource Management: Negotiate and manage third-party relationships with venues, production houses, and design vendors, ensuring adherence to budget, brand standards, and project specifications- Event Execution Leadership: Act as on-site program lead for events, managing all phases of technical and logistical operations from load-in to load-out- Regional Program Support: Provide operational leadership across multiple markets, traveling up to 20% to coordinate launches, training, and process rollouts.

Education

• Southern Wesleyan University

  Bachelor of Science, Marketing

• Savannah River College

  Associate of Science - AS