Tara Osborne
Tara Osborne is an experienced retail professional with over a decade in sales and operations, currently serving as Assistant Retail Manager at Yarid’s at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Over the past nine years in this role, she has become a key contributor to the store’s success, managing responsibilities that include ordering, task delegation, and overseeing daily operations alongside her manager. Known for her adaptability and strong work ethic, Tara thrives in the fast-paced retail environment, where no two days are the same and multitasking is essential.
Tara began her career in retail at DSW, initially taking on a stock position before discovering her passion for the industry. What started as an unexpected opportunity quickly evolved into a long-term career path, fueled by her dedication and willingness to grow. Her transition to The Broadmoor marked a significant step forward, where she worked her way up through persistence and commitment, ultimately earning her current leadership role. She considers this progression one of her most meaningful professional accomplishments, reflecting years of hard work and determination.
Passionate about the creative and interpersonal aspects of retail, Tara enjoys engaging with customers, exploring fashion trends, and contributing to the behind-the-scenes elements that drive business success. She values the dynamic nature of the industry and the opportunity it provides to blend creativity with strategy. Her ability to connect with people while managing operational demands has made her a well-rounded and effective leader within her organization.
Currently, Tara is expanding her professional focus by pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Southern New Hampshire University, with an anticipated graduation in December 2026. As she prepares to transition into the marketing field, she has taken proactive steps to grow her expertise, including being accepted into the Academium apprenticeship program to gain mentorship and hands-on experience. With a strong foundation in retail and a clear vision for her future, Tara Osborne is poised to bring her creativity, customer insight, and operational knowledge into the world of marketing.
• Business Management and Administration degree
• Southern New Hampshire University - Bachelor's degree Marketing (expected December 2026)
• Academium apprenticeship program
• Karl's Canine Rescue - fostering dogs
• Fundraising
• Event support and logistics
What do you attribute your success to?
I would attribute my success, number one, to my mom. She really, my whole entire life, showed me what hard work is and where it gets you, and where hard work does no harm. Starting there, I would also say I've had a couple of teachers that were really good at giving guidance and helping me look ahead, and also just giving that safe space to truthfully learn. These champions in my life have always supported me and shown me that I can achieve anything I set out to do.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've received recently is to go into places that interest you and start talking to the people that work there to figure out what their days look like, what they like about their job, and what path they went down that led them there. It's about really getting into the reality of what a career is actually like. My career advisor at SNHU was just talking to me about this a few weeks ago. If anyone is willing to let you just tag along with them for the day, definitely do it, because it literally lets you get a day in that life.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say to be open to opportunities, because even things that you might think were not anything you'd want to do, or never be a part of, might actually have something in them. Even if just one small part of it interests you, it could open you up to something else you'd never even considered. So be open to opportunities.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I feel like there probably are some challenges with the state of the world and everything right now. It can cause consumers to struggle, and so it can feel a little bit slow, or like we're just really pulling teeth in this realm of the world right now. But I also think it presents a lot of opportunities to meet a lot of very interesting people and learn about a lot of things outside of what I'm here to do, sell clothes and shoes and all that. I meet so many people from all around the world that just have a lot of good perspectives and advice on different parts of life, and I think that's a great opportunity, being in this environment.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My most important values are growth - I really appreciate learning and not being stagnant. I also appreciate opportunities to mess up and learn and correct my mistakes, and I really like environments where I have that ability. Beyond that, I value spending quality time with my family and friends, just living easy and enjoying the small moments. I also love being outdoors here in Colorado Springs, doing things like camping and hiking. At the end of busy retail days, sometimes I just need to go home and sit in a very quiet room to recharge.