Tara Longman

I am a mature administrative professional with over 30 years of diverse human resources experience. I am a Canadian veteran and currently work as a public servant with the Department of National Defence. I am looking for a change from the Federal Public Service and offer dedication, professionalism, honesty and emotional intelligence. I would like a position that provides challenges, enhances my skills and demonstrates my talents and abilities.

6 years Executive Administrative Assistant with the Department of National Defence including human resource and finance administration; staff progress review boards; candidate assessments; expenditure management; business planning and forecasting; development and implementation of administrative methods and processes; central coordination and liaison for files, reports enquiries and requests for services; claims processing; priority management; meeting and schedule coordination; and, travel planning and logistics. 

15 Years Human Resource Management with Department of National Defence developing, adapting, implementing and maintaining methods and processes for staff planning and forecasting; personnel leave management; pay processing; business planning; personnel administration; personnel evaluation and progress review; risk management; expenditure management; claims processing; priority management; meeting and schedule coordination; and, logistics and travel planning;

3 Years Small Business Owner including staff hiring, termination, management and scheduling; bookkeeping; marketing; advertising; supply procurement; and event planning;

4 years Medical Office Assistant with St. Joseph's General Hospital including receptionist; customer service; patient admitting; report processing; and, submission. 

10 years Nightclub Manager including staff scheduling; inventory; stock ordering; personnel evaluation; hiring and termination; marketing; and, event planning.

Qualification Level 6 (Sergeant) - Resource Management and Support training with the Department of National Defence including fundamental software: Human Resource Management System (HRMS)/PeopleSoft/Guardian; Central Computation Pay System (CCPS); Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS); Expenditure Management; Monitor Mass; and, ClaimsX. Additional courses, training and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook; Fundamentals of Information Management; Access to Information and Privacy Fundamentals; Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution; Harassment Advisor Training; Building Excellence in Teams; Performance Management; Introduction to Gender-based Analysis; Expenditure Management; Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ); Protection of Controlled Goods; Green Procurement; Contracting Direct With Trade; Fraud Risk; Dispute Negotiations; Mental Fitness and Suicide Awareness Supervisor's Training; Alcohol, Other Drugs and Gambling Supervisor's Training; and, Government of Canada Documents (GCDOCS) Fundamentals.

Hotel/Restaurant Management course: (International Correspendent School);

Medical Office Assistant (MOA) certification: Excel College