Bright. Creative. Passionate.

Tara Derington is a seasoned branding professional and consultant with rich expertise in digital marketing, graphic and web design, community relations, and event management, spanning over 15 years. Her consultative approach has empowered numerous nonprofits in enhancing their fundraising endeavors through the implementation of robust brand strategies. Tara's hands-on technical proficiency and distinctive skill set have been instrumental in elevating her clients' marketing campaigns, fostering enduring connections, and amplifying their outreach. She seeks an exciting new opportunity to channel her unparalleled skill set and technical acumen into leading a high-performing team. Tara is poised for a fresh, professional challenge.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Tara is an avid explorer who always chooses a road trip off the beaten path for vacations. She actively participates in book and crafting events, loves testing new recipes in her kitchen, and relishes outdoor adventures, particularly backpacking with her loved ones.

What People Are Saying

  • “Working with Tara for several years, I recognize that she’s a strong asset to any marketing team or project. Tara is the go-to marketing person on our team, when it comes to email marketing, event planning, photography and virtual tour creation. Often times she’s the one that figures out how to make new projects happen. She thinks strategically and is great at defining processes. She has strong digital marketing knowledge and has a great eye for designing and developing effective materials both online & offline. Working remotely, she’s able to self-start and keep projects on track. Any company that hires her has hit the jackpot.”

    — Heather Shuttleworth, Boxer Property

  • “Tara is an insightful leader who is adept at distance management. She possesses strong project management skills and is attentive to the professional development of her team. She works well across organizational layers and looks for win-win solutions. Tara's technical knowledge is outstanding and her interpersonal skills, coupled with her sense of humor, make her a great asset to any organization.”

    — Crystal Lewis-McDermott, American Airlines

  • “I have had the pleasure of contracting Tara as both a full web designer as well as a consultant for my own projects on multiple occasions. Her creativity and knowledge of current technology are complemented strongly by her reliability and awareness of deadlines and goals. She's always gone the extra mile for my projects and I couldn't be happier with her or her excellent work!”

    — Sarah Lakey

  • “Working with Tara was a wonderful experience. She brought to our organization up-to-date social media opportunities and completely re-worked our sad website. She makes it a point to stay current with the ever changing world of social media while drawing on her deep background in the business world. Tara is a blast to work with, is highly articulate, and gets along with everyone she encounters. I highly recommend her for anything she sets her mind on.”

    — Lin Stuart, WIPP