AMES Taping Tools
Tabitha D. has a diverse and extensive work experience in marketing and related fields. Tabitha currently holds the position of Head of Marketing at AMES Taping Tools, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Business Development & Marketing at Gainesville Mechanical, Inc. from 2021 to 2023. Tabitha also worked as a Marketing Director at Energetix Corporation in 2021. Earlier in their career, Tabitha held multiple roles at Kipper Tool Company, including Marketing Manager, Marketing Supervisor, and Marketing Assistant, from 2017 to 2021. Tabitha also gained experience at Morton Vardeman & Carlson as an Account Manager & Social Media Strategist, Social Media Specialist & Graphic Artist, and Production Artist, Account Support from 2013 to 2017. Tabitha worked as an Administration & Design for UGA Honey Bee Lab at the University of Georgia from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, they served as a Marketing Coordinator & Graphic Design intern at the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students from 2012 to 2015. Tabitha started their professional career as a Content Creator at Patch.com from 2011 to 2012. Tabitha's earlier experiences include various roles at Target, ranging from Softlines Brand Merchandising Team Member to Sales Floor Team Member, from 2006 to 2012.
Tabitha D. earned their Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of North Georgia, where they studied from 2005 to 2013. Additionally, they obtained several certifications including "Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce" from Coursera in January 2023, "Business Development Foundations," "Construction Management Foundations," and "Introduction to LEED Certification" from LinkedIn in September 2022 and August 2022 respectively. Tabitha also completed a certification in "Effective Interpersonal Skills" from The Oxley Group in July 2022.
AMES Taping Tools
AMES Taping Tools is the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies and training to the professional drywall finishing industry. AMES' principal business is the rental and service of ATF tools through its network of more than 114 Company stores and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada. AMES supplies, supports and services residential and commercial interior finishing contractors with the industry’s largest retail operation. Contractor services include professional education and certification programs, which are available via in-store demonstrations, classroom training, and job site instruction. In 1939, AMES invented ATF tool technology and continued to refine the process with the introduction of the BAZOOKA in the 1950s. This finishing system dramatically improves the speed, quality and efficiency of the professional drywall contractor. Company stores offer a variety of merchandise including branded and private label hand-finishing drywall tools, supplies and accessories, making AMES a "one-stop shop" for interior finishing contractors. In addition to its finishing tool rental business, AMES also sells ATF tools under the TapeTech® brand, through over 300 independent distributors and dealers. AMES is headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia.