Gitana (Tana) Whidbey
About Gitana (Tana) Whidbey
Gitana (Tana) Whidbey is an Administrative Assistant III at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in marketing, operations, and client relations across various organizations.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Gitana (Tana) Whidbey currently works at BLUE ORIGIN as Administrative Assistant III for New Glenn GS2PA. She has been in this role since 2020. In her position, she provides administrative support and coordination services within the company, contributing to the smooth functioning of operations related to the New Glenn project.
Experience at MilliporeSigma
Tana Whidbey has significant experience with MilliporeSigma, where she held roles in Bellevue, WA, before joining BLUE ORIGIN. From 2019 to 2020, she served as Bellevue Site Affairs lead, focusing on site-specific matters. Prior to that, she worked for eight years as a Strategic Marketing and Events Coordinator from 2011 to 2019, where she was responsible for marketing events strategy and coordination.
Role at R3 Community Services
From 2016 to 2018, Tana Whidbey was the Director of Operations and VP of Marketing/Social Media at R3 Community Services in the Greater Seattle Area. During her tenure, she spearheaded initiatives such as developing collaborations and strategic alliances, and managing charitable efforts and events. Her work was instrumental in advocacy and building relationships with stakeholders.
Previous Positions at SNBL USA
Tana Whidbey spent multiple years at SNBL USA, holding various roles including Marketing Coordinator (2009-2011), Preclinical Coordinator (Executive Administrative Assistant) from 2006-2009, and Client Relations Coordinator in 2006. These roles involved marketing coordination, executive administrative support, and client relationship management.
Academic Background
Gitana (Tana) Whidbey pursued her education at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, where she studied Business Applications Support and attained an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from 2002 to 2005. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for her diverse professional roles.