Tamara D.
About Tamara D.
Tamara D. is a Communications Leader specializing in advocacy, currently working at Karat since 2023. She has extensive experience in internal and external communications, having held various roles at Pluralsight, FranklinCovey, and KSL TV, among others.
Work at Karat
Currently, Tamara D. serves as the Communications Leader - Advocacy at Karat, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she collaborates with C-suite leaders to enhance transparency and openness within the organization. Tamara develops and implements quality assurance strategies across various company communications, ensuring effective content publishing and delivery. She regularly meets with Interview Engineers to gather insights that help shape the Developer Relations program at Karat. Additionally, she partners with the DevRel and social media teams to identify external engagement opportunities for Interview Engineers, contributing to the overall communication strategy.
Previous Experience at Pluralsight
Tamara D. worked at Pluralsight for a total of six years in various communication roles. From 2017 to 2021, she served as the Product Division Director of Communications, where she was responsible for overseeing communication strategies within the product division. Following this role, she transitioned to the position of Senior Manager of Global Internal Communications from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, she focused on enhancing internal communication efforts across the organization, based in Draper, Utah.
Education and Expertise
Tamara D. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Political Science from Weber State University. She furthered her education at Westminster College, earning a Master of Professional Communication with a focus on Organizational and Strategic Communication. Additionally, she studied at Southern Utah University, where she also focused on Communication and Political Science. This educational background supports her expertise in strategic communication and advocacy.
Career Background
Tamara D. has a diverse career in communications, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as a News Producer at KSL TV from 2004 to 2009. She then held positions such as Account Coordinator at Crowell Advertising and Internal & Corporate Communications Specialist at O.C. Tanner. Following these roles, she served as PR Manager at FranklinCovey and Internal Communications Manager at Western Governors University. Tamara also worked as a Marketing Communications Proposal Editor & Writer at Jacobsen Construction before joining Pluralsight.
Achievements in Communication Strategy
Throughout her career, Tamara D. has developed and implemented various communication strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness. At Karat, she mobilizes innovative marketing and brand awareness campaigns tailored for web and digital platforms. Her experience in internal communications and collaboration with leadership teams has contributed to improved transparency and engagement within the organizations she has worked for. Tamara's ability to gather insights from Interview Engineers has also played a significant role in shaping effective communication initiatives.