Accelerate Growth and Unlock Value
Private equity and venture-backed companies face unique challenges and opportunities. With a proven track record of leading businesses through transformative growth, Tara specializes in providing actionable strategies that deliver measurable results. Whether navigating M&A, optimizing operations, or building scalable systems, she brings the expertise to maximize ROI and foster sustainable success.
Tara has led companies through transformative growth, achieving milestones such as doubling revenues, improving client retention, and executing seamless M&A integrations. Her leadership of Tandem HR under Shore Capital Partners resulted in an industry record sale to Vensure Employer Services, backed by Stone Point Capital.
Tara specializes in building operational frameworks that enhance scalability and efficiency. She works with portfolio companies to optimize processes, improve metrics, and strengthen customer and employee satisfaction—key drivers of long-term growth.
Understanding that people are at the core of every business, Tara develops strategies to attract, retain, and align talent with business goals. From leadership development to workforce optimization, her approach ensures portfolio companies are equipped to thrive.
With a record of executing large-scale acquisitions and achieving rapid synergies, Tara ensures portfolio companies maximize ROI from deals. Her ability to align leadership, streamline operations, and foster cultural integration sets businesses on the path to sustainable growth.
With hands-on experience in M&A, HR strategy, and operational turnarounds, Tara offers more than just high-level oversight as an advisory board member - she delivers actional recommendations grounded in real world experience.
Roadmaps for portfolio companies to scale effectively and hit growth targets.
From due diligence to integration, ensuring deals create value and minimize disruption.
Expertise in restructuring underperforming businesses into high-performing organizations.
Building people-focused strategies that drive culture, engagement, and performance.
Strengthening board dynamics and leadership teams to support portfolio company success.
Successful Exit to a PE-Backed Firm
Led Tandem HR, backed by Shore Capital Partners, through a period of transformative growth, culminating in an industry record sale to Vensure Employer Services, backed by Stone Point Capital.
Revenue Growth
Doubled revenues at Tandem HR through strategic leadership, operational efficiency, and client retention initiatives.
Improved Client Retention
Enhanced customer satisfaction and retention rates by overhauling service delivery processes and aligning teams with client needs. Improved NPS score by 80 points.
Operational Excellence
Developed scalable operational frameworks, reducing inefficiencies and enabling businesses to achieve rapid growth without compromising quality.
Governance and Leadership Alignment
Strengthened governance and leadership teams, improving decision-making and investor relations.
HR Transformation
Designed and implemented comprehensive HR strategies that optimized talent, strengthened company cultures, and improved employee engagement.
Record-Setting M&A Integration
Achieved $12M in synergy savings within 92 days of leading the largest acquisition, setting a record for the fastest integration at Vensure Employer Services.