Cara Gardner
About Cara Gardner
Cara Gardner is the Business Operations Director at MassMutual, with a diverse background in business operations, project management, and technical writing.
Business Operations Director at MassMutual
Cara Gardner currently holds the title of Business Operations Director at MassMutual. Her role involves overseeing business operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the company's processes. She has a long history with the company, progressing through various roles, which has equipped her with an in-depth understanding of MassMutual’s operational landscape.
Previous Roles at MassMutual
Cara Gardner has held multiple positions at MassMutual before her current role. She served as a Business Project Manager from 2018 to 2022 in Enfield, CT, a Business Operations Consultant from 2016 to 2018 in Springfield, MA, and a Technical Writer from 2015 to 2016, also in Springfield, MA. Each of these roles contributed to her comprehensive skill set in business operations, consultation, and project management.
Career at Bay Path University
At Bay Path University, Cara Gardner held roles such as Director of Assessment for 7 months from 2014 to 2015, and Academic Assessment Coordinator from 2012 to 2014. These roles in Longmeadow, MA involved significant responsibilities in academic assessment and program evaluation.
Early Career and Freelance Work
Cara Gardner's early career included positions such as Marketing Editor for Kadena Services in the US Air Force from 2006 to 2007 in Okinawa, Japan. She also worked as a Writer and Editor from 2005 to 2012 in Springfield, MA, and as a Writer for The Pacific Northwest Inlander from 2003 to 2005 in Spokane, WA.
Educational Background
Cara Gardner holds a B.A. in Global Studies and Journalism from Long Island University, obtained between 1997 and 2001. She furthered her education with an M.S. in Communications and Information Management from Bay Path University, which she completed between 2010 and 2012.
Involvement in Professional Groups
Cara Gardner has served as Secretary for the Asian Business Resource Group at MassMutual from 2018 to 2020. She has also been a member of the Women’s Leadership Business Resource Group at MassMutual since 2018. These roles highlight her commitment to diversity and leadership within the organization.