Tarah Patterson
About Tarah Patterson
Tarah Patterson serves as the Lead of Executive Operations and Executive Assistant to the SVP of Engineering and the SVP of Global Head of Product at Foursquare, where she has worked since 2023. With a diverse background in operations and administration, she has held various roles in notable organizations, showcasing her expertise in executive support and travel coordination.
Work at Foursquare
Tarah Patterson currently serves as Lead, Executive Operations and Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Engineering and the Senior Vice President of Global Head of Product at Foursquare. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's operations in Seattle, Washington. Prior to this role, she worked as an Executive Assistant at Foursquare from 2021 to 2023, gaining valuable experience within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Foursquare, Tarah Patterson accumulated diverse experience in various roles. She worked as an Operations & Administration Intern at TR International for four months in 2010. She served as an Account Coordinator at Copacino+Fujikado from 2012 to 2014, and as an Executive Assistant at Privateer Holdings from 2014 to 2020. Tarah also held an Executive Assistant position at Copacino+Fujikado from 2011 to 2012 and worked as a Marketing Intern at KOMO TV in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Tarah Patterson studied at Bellevue College, where she earned an Associate degree in Business. She furthered her education at Seattle University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. She possesses expertise in executive protection, particularly in domestic and international travel coordination, and is proficient in using tools such as Concur and Trip Actions for travel management.
Background in Performing Arts
In addition to her professional career, Tarah Patterson has a background in the performing arts. She was a Ballerina with the Sacramento Ballet from 2004 to 2007 and performed with the Pacific Northwest Ballet for ten months in 2003 to 2004. This experience in dance has contributed to her discipline and organizational skills.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Tarah Patterson enjoys gardening and cooking. She is known for her ability to create detailed itineraries and maintain organization through the use of label makers, demonstrating her attention to detail and commitment to efficiency.