Elizabeth Taras
About Elizabeth Taras
Elizabeth Taras is a Teamcenter PLM Communications Specialist at Insight Global, with extensive experience in communications and public relations across various industries. She has held significant roles at MetLife, Market Mentors LLC, and other organizations, and has a strong educational background in Mass Communications and Art History.
Current Role at Insight Global
Elizabeth Taras serves as a Teamcenter PLM Communications Specialist at Insight Global, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing communication strategies within the organization. Her responsibilities include developing and managing communications for the Teamcenter Program, which supports associates across all divisions at W.L. Gore & Associates. Her work contributes to the overall effectiveness of communication initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience at MetLife
Before joining Insight Global, Elizabeth worked at MetLife as a Senior Communications Specialist in Global Communications, Investments, and Global Procurement from 2014 to 2021. Based in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, she spent seven years in this role, where she developed communication strategies and initiatives that supported the company's global operations. Her experience included direct collaboration with C-suite leaders to enhance communication efforts.
Background in Public Relations and Marketing
Elizabeth has a diverse background in public relations and marketing. She worked as an Account Manager and Public Relations Specialist at Market Mentors LLC from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, she served as the Marketing & Public Relations Manager for the Springfield Business Improvement District from 1999 to 2003. Her early career also included a role as a Communications Associate at Hunter Interests Inc. / Strategy 5 from 2004 to 2006, where she further developed her communication skills.
Educational Qualifications
Elizabeth holds multiple degrees in communications and liberal arts. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Westfield State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from PennWest California. Additionally, she studied Art History and World War History at the University of Oxford, further broadening her educational background and expertise in communication.
Specialization in Communication Strategies
Elizabeth specializes in cross-functional leadership and team-building to enhance communication strategies. She has a proven track record in creating effective communication plans that lead to improvements in key metrics, employee education, customer engagement, cost savings, revenue increases, and brand recognition. Her experience includes working directly with executives to align communication initiatives with organizational goals.