CEDERICK TAYLOR
OH
Summary
Accomplished in public health, marketing, and project management with a verifiable track record of success. Eager to leverage combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for driving growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Manager
ACCEL SCHOOLS
Cleveland
04.2024 - Current
- Undertaking market research, understanding trends and customer preferences, creating marketing strategy and budgets.
- Overseeing the creation of marketing materials and content and performing relevant tasks essential for increasing student engagement and retention.
- Development and implementation of marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.
- Implemented data-driven marketing strategies, utilizing analytics tools to track campaign success and refine tactics.
- Facilitate student enrollment processes through school specific marketing.
Community Health Worker Instructor
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland
06.2023 - Current
- Supporting professional development and training of the Community Health Worker workforce.
- Working closely and collaboratively on development and updating of curricula and facilitating cross-cultural foundational CHW training and CHW continuing education unit (CEU) opportunities.
- Fostering collaboration and partnership with local support to administer comprehensive training for CHWs including planning, organizing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluation.
- Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
Community Co-Chair
CENTER FOR AIDS RESEARCH (CFAR RUSTBELT)
Cleveland
01.2023 - Current
- While guiding community sessions, as co-chair, I assist in planning, execution and promotion of essential projects and activities
- Foster partnerships with local organizations, healthcare providers, and community leaders to enhance program reach and effectiveness
- Coordinate educational workshops and training sessions for community members and healthcare providers
- Collaborate with researchers to design and develop community-based HIV prevention and treatment programs
- Advocate for the needs and priorities of the HIV-affected community within research and policy discussions
Ambassador
HAUS OF TRANSCENDENT
Cleveland
01.2023 - Current
- Connect LGBTQI+ people to resources in Northeast Ohio who are at risk of homelessness by addressing the social determinants of health
- Guide people at risk of homelessness so that they can secure affordable housing
- Assist individuals in crisis so that they can access rental, food, and transportation assistance
- Connect the community to health care resources
Box Office Manager
THE KARAMU HOUSE
Cleveland
07.2017 - 10.2024
- Analyzed current and past event sales to assist in determining future marketing strategies.
- Enhanced patron experience in a sales and theatre setting by implementing personalized service strategies and streamlining our customer interaction processes, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.
- Manage community outreach and communication efforts to welcome arts programming participants, group and membership sales.
- Improved box office efficiency by streamlining ticketing processes and implementing user-friendly software.
- Led a team of box office employees by providing clear expectations, feedback, and support for professional growth.
Lead CHW / Project Manager
A VISION OF CHANGE
Cleveland
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for EHE (Ending the HIV Epidemic) efforts associated with A Vision of Change's mission.
- Developed effective communication and linkage among community members for enhanced collaboration and successful health navigation.
- Established network and program support to enhance Community Health Worker educational and clinical experience, managing outreach projects and facilitate educational community interventions.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
Assistant Administrator
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Cleveland
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Aided with day-to-day operations of the division, as well as administrative support for related programs and projects
- Provides support to help advance the City's key health priorities, including but not limited to, creating healthy neighborhoods: housing, education, criminal justice, wealth creation, correcting health inequity, and implementing anti-racist health practices and policies
- Coordinating and maintaining HESJ Division program and activity calendars, timelines, and schedules
- Maintaining and compiling data for accurate and timely reports and status updates
- Creating appropriate agendas, minutes and deliverables for meetings, trainings, and workgroups
Loan Consultant / Principle Engagement Coordinator
REDROCK FINANCIAL LLC
Cleveland
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducting portfolio reviews and reducing financial stress through loan positioning evaluations, offering payment arrangements/deferment, due date extensions and rewards
- Optimized the use of CRM tools for efficient tracking of client interactions and loan pipeline management.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of loans, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
- Supported client implementation and understanding of evidence-based leadership by setting clear expectations for success and developing sequenced work plan.
Patient Navigator / Mobile App Administrator
MetroHealth System
Cleveland, OH
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Facilitated care navigation for Rapid initiation of ART for 100% of newly diagnosed individuals with HIV by MetroHealth providers and those referred to MetroHealth by community testing sites providing rapid-rapid testing.
- Coordinated with development team to identify needs, working with network engineers, system administrators, database administrators to design application server environment.
- Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers for enhanced care coordination and timely treatment.
- Developed strategies to improve overall efficiency in the navigation process while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Peer Support Specialist
WASHINGTON HEALTH INSTITUTE
Cleveland
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintaining an integral role in WHI's outreach program, which aims to reach the most vulnerable populations affected by HIV in DC and Prince George's County, Maryland
- Coordinate outreach events to educate individuals on HIV and sexual health, provide HIV testing in the community, and link high-risk individuals to services
- Supported WHI's mission to approach the unique needs of individuals in our communities
- Lead social media strategy to engage youth in local Washington, DC and Prince George's County, MD
- Supported individuals newly diagnosed with HIV by providing referrals and linkages to preventative, supportive, and health care services
- Assist in maintaining strong relationships with community-based organizations
- Support the mission and vision of Washington Health Institute (WHI); and follow all clinic policies and procedures including confidentiality
HIV/AIDS Linkage & Reengagement Coordinator
HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Cincinnati
01.2022
- Assists in the development of comprehensive care plans for patients identified as 'at risk' and/or positive for HIV
- Retaining clients in HIV care by offering home- and field- based navigation services, coordinating medical, enrolling uninsured patients with patient assistance program, proving support and coaching for medication adherence, and assisting clients with gaining skills and knowledge to maintain a stable health status
- Assist in developing outreach strategy to reach youth and young adults at high risk for HIV or who are HIV positive and not connected to care
- Aid in outreach, engagement, referrals, warm hand offs, and care coordination services for individuals with substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders
- Assist with assessing and managing referral processes to address necessary challenges for patients and providers
- Coordinate with community partners on access to evidence-based support and programs, including additional non-medical needs of individuals (for example, housing, employment, insurance, food, internet, etc.)
Fire Fighter
CITY OF SOUTH FULTON
South Fulton
01.2022
- Providing fire and medical safety to servicing community
- Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergency situations; responds to instructions from dispatcher; contacts appropriate related agencies as needed
- Provides protection of life and property; suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; assists with cleanup activities; exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer
- Fire prevention, pre-fire planning and other fire education activities; conducts fire safety programs, apparatus displays and skills demonstrations; conducts tours of fire station and fire trucks; participates in community events and fund raisers
Education
Community Health Worker -
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio09-2021
Fire Fighting - Fire Science -
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio06.2013
MFGDD - Manufacturing Design & Drafting -
Max S. Hayes High School
Cleveland, OhioSkills
- Emergency Response
- Research and Development
- Promotions and Marketing Coordination
- Resource Mobilization
- Project Leadership
- Public Speaking
Career Accomplishments
- Developed dozens of community leaders through mentorship and workforce development.
- Connected hundreds of people in crisis to resources in Northeast Ohio.
- Appointed Co-Chair of Rustbelt CFAR (Center for AIDS Research).
Timeline
Marketing Manager
ACCEL SCHOOLS
04.2024 - Current
Community Health Worker Instructor
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2023 - Current
Community Co-Chair
CENTER FOR AIDS RESEARCH (CFAR RUSTBELT)
01.2023 - Current
Ambassador
HAUS OF TRANSCENDENT
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Administrator
CITY OF CLEVELAND
01.2023 - 07.2023
Lead CHW / Project Manager
A VISION OF CHANGE
10.2022 - 09.2024
HIV/AIDS Linkage & Reengagement Coordinator
HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
01.2022
Fire Fighter
CITY OF SOUTH FULTON
01.2022
Peer Support Specialist
WASHINGTON HEALTH INSTITUTE
01.2021 - 01.2022
Patient Navigator / Mobile App Administrator
MetroHealth System
08.2020 - 07.2022
Loan Consultant / Principle Engagement Coordinator
REDROCK FINANCIAL LLC
02.2019 - 08.2022
Box Office Manager
THE KARAMU HOUSE
07.2017 - 10.2024
Community Health Worker -
Cleveland State University
Fire Fighting - Fire Science -
Cuyahoga Community College
MFGDD - Manufacturing Design & Drafting -
Max S. Hayes High School