Tara Snyder
About Tara Snyder
Tara Snyder is an Analytics Manager with a background in Business Administration and General Science from Portland State University. She has extensive experience in data analytics and product strategy, having worked for companies such as Nike, UNFI, Kroger, and Fred Meyer before her current role at URBN.
Work at URBN
Tara Snyder currently holds the position of Analytics Manager at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has been with the company since 2022, contributing to the analytics team based in Beaverton, Oregon. In her role, she focuses on leveraging data to enhance business strategies and improve decision-making processes. One of her notable contributions includes implementing a Snowflake REST API enabled web application with integrated OKTA authentication, aimed at driving innovation in data offerings.
Education and Expertise
Tara Snyder earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration and Management, as well as General Science, from Portland State University. Her studies spanned from 2001 to 2006, providing her with a solid foundation in business principles and analytical skills. This educational background supports her expertise in data analytics and management, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.
Professional Background
Tara Snyder has a diverse professional background in data analytics and business process management. Prior to her current role at URBN, she worked as a Data Analytics Manager at Nike for 11 months, where she focused on data-driven decision-making. Before that, she served as a Business Process Analyst at UNFI for six years, contributing to process improvements and data analysis. Her earlier experience includes roles at Kroger as an Analyst and at Fred Meyer as a Buyers Assistant, where she developed her analytical skills and understanding of retail operations.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Tara Snyder has been involved in several key projects that highlight her analytical capabilities. At UNFI, she delivered digital and omnichannel data products from concept to production, collaborating with an agile cross-functional team that included data engineers and visualization developers. Additionally, during her tenure at URBN, she implemented a proof of concept for a Snowflake REST API enabled web application, showcasing her commitment to innovation in data offerings.