TARA PEtite

Remote – Maryland | Open to relocation within the DMV

‪(301) 799-5503‬ | tara@petite.net

Professional Summary

Community-focused with experience in wellness advocacy, program coordination, daily operations, group facilitation, web content management, and administrative support. Skilled in managing logistics, supporting day-to-day operations, organizing community initiatives, and communicating clearly across digital and in-person settings. Currently seeking remote opportunities in administrative support, coordination, communication, wellness, education, or community-focused work.

Core Skills

Project coordination
Event planning and logistics
Community outreach and engagement
Administrative operations
Writing, editing, and documentation
Wellness education and lifestyle coaching
Web design and content management
HTML and basic web development
Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet management

Professional Experience

Founder & Community Organizer

Greens N Goodness — Hagerstown, MD
2011–Present

Established and managed a community-based buying club focused on improving access to natural foods. Organized workshops, events, and educational sessions related to health, wellness, plant-based nutrition, and lifestyle practices. Managed vendor relationships, budgeting, logistics, communication, and day-to-day operations.

Homeschool Educator & Group Facilitator

Independent / Family-Based
2004–2025

Designed and implemented educational programs for multiple age groups. Organized group learning activities, workshops, and community events. Provided mentorship and guidance to families exploring alternative education and supported long-term planning, communication, and educational development.

Owner

Petite Web Services
2000–2003

Designed and maintained websites for small businesses and individuals. Provided hosting, content updates, and digital support services while helping clients improve their online presence.

Web Development Assistant

Trane / American Standard — Clarksville, TN
1998–1999

Assisted with website development, maintenance, technical documentation, and corporate web updates as part of a team-based web project environment.

Editing Assistant

ABB Combustion Engineering — Windsor, CT
1993–1994

Edited and formatted technical documents for large-scale engineering projects, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accuracy in documentation.

Education

Master of Arts, Health & Wellness Coaching, Nutrition Focus
Maryland University of Integrative Health | 2014–2015

Bachelor of Arts, English
University of Maryland, College Park — European Division | 1994–1996

Additional Experience

Meetup organizer for community wellness and plant-based living groups
Content creator focused on health, education, lifestyle, and community topics
Experience with website updates, online communication, group coordination, and digital organization

Technical Skills

Google Workspace · Microsoft Office · Spreadsheet Management · HTML · Basic Web Tools · Website Content Updates · Typing 75 WPM

Areas of Interest

Wellness · Natural Foods · Community Building · Communication · Education · Writing · Sustainability · Technology · AI Workflows