Tamara Whitaker, PMP

Tamara Whitaker, PMP has extensive work experience in program management and consulting roles. Tamara is currently working as a Contractor Program Manager for the DHS Program of Accountability and Risk Management (PARM) at The Kenific Group since November 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Principal/Contractor Program Manager for the USCG Fast Response Cutter Program, and as the Principal/Contractor Deputy Program Manager for the same program. Tamara has also worked as a Senior Consultant/Lead Configuration Management Specialist and a Consultant/Acquisition Analyst at The Kenific Group.

Before joining The Kenific Group, Tamara worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Senior Consultant and Consultant. Their responsibilities included providing consulting services to clients.

Tamara began their career at the U.S. Coast Guard as an Office Automation Assistant. Tamara was responsible for managing office operations and providing administrative support.

Tamara also has experience in the retail industry, having worked as a Sales Associate/Key Holder at Origins Cosmetics.

Tamara's earlier positions include roles at the US Government Printing Office, Metropolitan Police Department, and Washington Convention Center, where they gained administrative and customer service experience.

Overall, Tamara Whitaker, PMP has a diverse background in program management, consulting, administrative, and customer service roles.

Tamara Whitaker, PMP has a diverse education history. Tamara earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Social Psychology from the University of Maryland College Park, attending from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, they studied Mass Communication/Media Studies at Temple University from 2006 to 2008. Tamara completed their high school education at Benjamin Banneker Academic Senior High School, where they obtained their HS Diploma from 2002 to 2006.

In addition to their academic achievements, Tamara also holds a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute. Tamara obtained this certification in January 2021.