About
TARA PATON B.A., P.Eng.
I tease that I’m the weirdest engineer you’ll ever meet! I completed an English literature degree prior to my Bachelor of Applied Science, in Industrial Systems Engineering. With roles that varied from traditional engineering to major projects to business development, I have used every opportunity to make a difference in the organization and to learn.
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Regina
Bachelor of Applied Science, Industrial Systems Engineering, University of Regina
Certificate of Business Administration, University of Regina
Certificate in Professional Writing, University of Calgary
Erickson Certified Professional Coach (in progress), Erickson Coaching International
Certified ScrumMaster
Design Sprint Masterclass
Whiteboard Ninja Visual Communication Masterclass
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
Negotiating to Yes
Predictive Index Talent Optimization Consultant
Seth Godin’s altMBA40
I bring a layer of curiosity to all I do. Staying curious is a gift of continuous learning. It is wonderful to have a cross-section of knowledge on diverse topics, but the real value is seeing how it is all inter-related. I bring those pieces together.
My purpose – to use all my experiences and knowledge to create experiences so that you feel empowered and confident.
When working with me, you will experience:
Deep, compassionate honesty
A dependable ally
Creative problem-solving
Laughter, as it is the best unifier
With more than 20 years experience in the corporate world, ranging from multi-national companies to start-ups, with periods of intense growth, of company mergers, and of downsizing, Red Blaze applies best practices based on first-hand knowledge.
On a Personal Note…
Being from Saskatchewan, where hard work and practical solutions are part of every day, then mix with my formal education and you get an engineer who will find a creative way to solve problems with long-lasting solutions.
I don’t forget about the biggest piece to any solution – people. I’ve always been a people observer. As an only child, it was practically a hobby. After years of practise, I’m amazing at reading people. This has only sharpened after learning my son is Autistic.
He is amazing. With him and for him, I’ve learned how to slow down and be in the moment. Most importantly, he’s taught me how to really see people for the messy bundles of humanness we all are.
Who am I? I’m an engineer with a creative flare that leans toward the practical and with an eye for the humanity.