Tara McWilliams
MBA Candidate and Student Athlete at Sacred Heart University,Alumna of Cornell University’s Nolan Hotel School
- Role
- Graduate Assistant, Office of the Chief Information Officer at Sacred Heart University
- Location
- Ithaca, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tara McWilliams
Hello! My name is Tara McWilliams. I am a hospitality and business analytics professional with a foundation built at Cornell University’s Hotel School and Sacred Heart University, combining hands-on operational experience with strong quantitative and strategic skills. I am currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in business analytics. I have worked across Michelin-starred restaurant operations, corporate hotel procurement, and enterprise-level data analysis to drive cost savings, improve process efficiency, and translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership. As a current NCAA Division I rugby athlete and former team captain, I bring a disciplined, high-performance mindset shaped by balancing 20+ hours per week of athletics with rigorous academics and professional responsibilities, reinforcing my resilience, work ethic, and ability to perform under pressure. I’m passionate about integrating hospitality operations with modern, data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and guest experience. I’m motivated to continue growing in consulting or hospitality-focused roles where analytical rigor and operational excellence intersect.
Experience
Graduate Assistant, Office of the Chief Information Officer
Aug 2025 — Present · Fairfield, CT, US
Audit financial and inventory data for IT assets, using TeamDynamix and Python to build live, variable-input reports to strengthen data integrity and improve digital asset tracking across departments - Manage daily IT ticket queues, resolving user requests to maintain SLA agreements of 24-hour response times - Oversee licensing for AI platforms and Adobe products, including education for digital productivity tools
Education
Sacred Heart University
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management
The Culinary Institute of America
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration
Bachelor's degree, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Cornell University
Bachelor's degree, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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