My Curriculum Vitae
Kathleen McGrath Tarrant
EDUCATION
1998 - Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Work and Occupations in the U.S.
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY- GPA 4.0
Master’s Thesis: Glens Falls, NY: An Industrial Perspective-
An examination of job decline and the changing nature of work in the manufacturing sector
1976 - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Management major
Babson College, Babson Park, MA - Graduated summa cum laude
Member-Beta Gamma Scholarship Society
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
1984-2007 Tarrant Manufacturing Company, Inc., Saratoga Springs, NY - Manufacturer of highway equipment. Co-owner, Treasurer/CFO - Responsible for Human Resource Management, Financial Administration, and Marketing
1979-1984 General Electric Plastics and Silicones Divisions, Selkirk and Waterford, NY - Advertising and Marketing Specialist
1977-1978 Delmar Publishers, Albany, NY - Advertising Manager
1976 Bird & Sons, Inc., Walpole, MA - Management Intern
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2008-Present SUNY Empire State College, Northeast Center, Latham, NY- Part-time Faculty Mentor. Classes include Human Resource Management, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Staffing, Principles of Marketing, Internet Marketing, and Effective Interaction in Organizations; utilizing a blended learning model of ANGEL online and residency-based lecture.
2007-2008 Bryant and Stratton College, Albany, NY - Business Adjunct. Classes include Business Principles, Management Principles, Marketing Principles, Theories of e-Commerce, Labor Relations, & Employee Training & Development, and Human Resource Management both online and traditional classroom.
2005-2007 Adirondack Community College Center for Professional Development – In conjunction with Warren County Economic Development presented Marketing Seminars for the small business development program.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Society of Human Resource Association, Capital District Chapter
Member of the American Marketing Association, Capital District Chapter
SCORE/SBA Volunteer Counselor to start-ups and existing small business
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