Soon after graduating from the University of North Florida with Honors and a degree in Public Relations, Communications Track, Tara joined Jacksonville’s venerable Husk Jennings Agency as…a receptionist.
Well, that’s communications, isn’t it?
In short order she was promoted to Account Coordinator, then Account Executive and even did a formidable stint as Traffic Manager, every agency’s boiler room and the single best department in which to learn how this business works.
When Tara came to On Ideas (or rather, when On Ideas came to Tara), she was promoted once again, this time to Account Supervisor and, at last, the only phone she has to answer is her own. Who was a big influence in your career?
My father, who encouraged me to take that receptionist position. You were right Dad, sometimes all you need is a foot in the door.
What’s your point of view about politics?
The same as my point of view concerning this industry: Think logically. Act decisively. Or get lost.
What talent do you wish you had?
Wiggle my nose AND get results.