Tara Barry

My motte is learn and apply. Everything in life has a lesson. How can apply that to my life and grow. I want to do the same with my opportunity with this position.

Out Reach Worker at Oxford House (2024-08 – Present)

My role is to take my knowledge of living in an oxford house and be able to not only apply the knowledge but teach it to incoming members. These tasks may include bookkeeping, making community connections, supporting members and the ability to rent and run a successful house.

Oxford House Volunteer - Chapter Chair at Oxford House (2022-01 – 2024-08)

• In this position I have played many roles, representative of Oxford house chapter 20 at HSC meetings, organizing fundraising events, friend, family, listening ear and problem solving. In this role my responsibilities are so much more that the hat I wear, they are who I am.

Line Worker at Mervin Manufacturing (2023-11 – 2024-08)

• Currently I float within the company completely tasks that are falling behind, such as sand blasting, cutting steal, measuring, and handing heavy machinery. Moving around in the company insures that all parts are produced and prepared in a timely manner.

Deli Clerk at Longhouse Deli and Market (2021-06 – 2021-11)

• Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced deli environment.
• Operated slicers, scales, and other equipment to prepare high-quality food products.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli counter and surrounding areas.
• Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met demand efficiently.

Larvae Tech at Pacific Seafood (2017-09 – 2021-06)

Duties include Oyster larvae harvesting, grading, counting, adjusting daily feed and water flows. I also was responsible for setting the Larvae, and general housekeeping. I assisted with all aspects of larvae rearing which include but not limited to spawning, feeding, cleaning and general quality control.

In this line of work all departments worked very close with each other to provide profitable and safe products. It was very important to maintain consistent, detailed, and diligent records to maintain consistent oysters and to avoid discharged regulations.

High School Diploma – Port Townsend High School (1999)