Tara Connell McCarthy

Background

About Tara Connell McCarthy

Networker of Industry : Connector of People : Pollinator of Relationships20 years of experience in the DC Commercial Real Estate and Construction Industry.An optimistic cynic of my beloved sports teams and an avid fan of the hard earned 3-putt.Board of Directors - Washington Building Congress, Director (2 Year Appointment)Board of Directors/Past President - Society of Marketing, Professional Services (too many years to count)2021- 2022 - Marketing and Business Development Director, Allan Myers, Inc.2020 - Business Development Director, Accumark2018 - Current - Principal, Gael Force Consulting - specializing in recruitment for the AEC Industry.2017-18 National Capital Golf Classic Co-Chair - Raising over for the American Cancer Society2016-2018 - Business Development at Page/- An international architectural and engineering firm in the DC Metro Area.2014-2015 - Business Development at BE & K Building Group - A large national general contractor in the DC Metro Area focused on Multifamily and Commercial construction. 2008-2014 - Director of Business Development at ECS Mid-Atlantic - Premier Geotechnical and Environmental Firm in the Mid-Atlantic. Developed and maintained client relationships. 2005-2007 - Marketing Manager at Bovis Lend Lease (Washington, DC)- One of the Top Five Construction Management Firms in the DC Metro Area and the US.2005 - Brand Manager for Feld Entertainment (Disney on Ice)- Oversaw and managed art direction and creative for five Disney on Ice properties and Stage Shows.2001-2004 - Marketing Manager at Turner Construction Company (Washington, DC)- One of the top five largest construction firm in the US.Specialties:Project Development; Client Development; Strategic planning; Market research and analysis; Competitive analysis; copy-writing, public relations, branding, social media and graphic design.