Tara Davenport
About Tara Davenport
Tara Davenport is an Associate Product Manager at SheerID, where she has worked since 2022. She has a strong background in biology and extensive experience in product management and client support services.
Current Role at SheerID
Tara Davenport serves as an Associate Product Manager at SheerID, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she acts as a product owner for SheerID’s core verification product, overseeing the development of new features from ideation to launch. Tara conducts market research to inform planning around new product segments and features, ensuring that the offerings align with market needs. She collaborates closely with the business development team to advance data opportunities, enhancing the company's product offerings.
Previous Experience at SheerID
Tara Davenport has a substantial history with SheerID, having worked in various roles since 2017. She began as a Verification Specialist for four months, followed by two years as Customer Service Manager from 2017 to 2019. After that, she transitioned to Senior Client Support Services from 2019 to 2021. Following this, she took on the role of Business Development Analyst for one year before becoming an Associate Product Manager. Throughout her tenure, Tara has contributed to technical evaluations of partner solutions and data quality.
Educational Background
Tara Davenport holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Linfield College, which she attended from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Biology from 2008 to 2010. Tara completed her academic journey with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in product management and ecological research.
Research and Teaching Experience
Tara Davenport has extensive experience in research and teaching. She served as a Project/Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2010 to 2014, where she conducted research supporting various academic projects. Additionally, she worked as a Botany Teaching Assistant at Cal Poly Pomona from 2008 to 2010 and as a Biocore Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010. These roles involved guiding students and contributing to the academic environment in biology and environmental studies.
Professional Roles Prior to SheerID
Before joining SheerID, Tara Davenport held several positions in the ecological and environmental sectors. She worked as a Senior Ecologist at Eco-Resource Consulting, Inc. from 2015 to 2016 and as a Vegetation Crew Member for the US Forest Service in 2006. Additionally, she was a Horticultural Assistant at the UW-Madison Arboretum in 2011. These roles contributed to her expertise in ecological research and environmental management.