Meet Tara Schwan

Spotlight Fargo Team Tara Schwan

Where are you from?

Bismarck, ND

Tell us a little bit about you.

I moved to Fargo, ND 2.5 years ago and have enjoyed experiencing Fargo’s local restaurants and establishing roots, and becoming a part of the community in Fargo.

If there was a movie about your life, who would play you and why?

Will Ferrell from Step Brothers

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?

I am an avid reader, and I enjoy traveling, yoga, attending concerts, and spending time with friends and family.

What’s a ridiculous fact about yourself?

I wear black every day.

What part of your position provides the most value?

Performing detailed operations analysis, documenting processes, and being able to explain difficult concepts/platform functions to non-technical users in the company.

Tell us about your experience.

I came from years of previous law experience where I practiced knowledge and understanding of legal terminology, procedures, substantive law, and the preparation of legal documents.

What part of your job do you believe makes the most impact?

I am looking forward to collaborating, working within a team on projects while helping to organize and grow the companies’ capabilities for our clients.

Why does our community matter to you?

It cultivates a “sense of place” that attracts people and opportunity. Vibrant communities are cool, unique, and create a sense of belonging.

What are some of your goals at Spotlight?

– Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
– Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
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Improve day-to-day operational tasks as needed to help drive scalability and business growth.