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Briana Taylor

Chicago,IL

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Event Coordinator

GLAM Squad Campus NIU
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced event experiences by effectively coordinating logistics and managing on-site operations to improve attendee satisfaction.
  • Coordinated inclusive campus-wide events, fostering engagement among diverse student populations.
  • Led outreach initiatives to secure donations and partnerships with brands and companies in support of the GLAM Squad mission.
  • Collaborated with campus organizations to establish co-sponsorship opportunities, strengthening community involvement and mutual support

Community Volunteer

SOCARDIO
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Enhanced the effectiveness of local nonprofit organizations by providing ongoing volunteer support.
  • Empowered individuals through creative extracurriculars to build confidence and ambition.
  • Contributed to the cultural enrichment of the community through involvement in local arts initiatives like dance productions or face painting projects.

Administrative Assistant Intern

Urban Efficiency Group
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted C4 communities in developing and refining their sustainability frameworks for community impact and focus.
  • Researched community-level sustainability case studies and corporate ESG best practices, policies, and developments in renewable energy, efficiency, and sustainability.
  • Prepared and edited documents and reports for quality and accuracy.
  • Received and screened incoming calls, emails, attended meetings and alerted administrative manager to priority matters.

Spokesperson Representative

Good Girl Movement Inc
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Identified potential controversies to steer messaging and appeal to local leaders.
  • Created safe spaces for open dialogue among diverse groups of young people, fostering understanding and inclusivity.
  • Designed a Call-to-Action framework with participating communities across the BroadView and Oak Park area.

Volunteer

NIU Huskie Food Pantry
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to track goods and maintain efficient work flow with others.
  • Contributed 40+ hours organized and stocked pantry for students' use.


Student Consultant

Habitat for Humanity
08.2020 - 04.2021


  • Conducted thorough research for customized recommendations, leading to improved launch programs.
  • Developed and implemented engagement strategies to recruit and mobilize volunteers to foster community service initiatives
  • Proposed 3 Habitat Young Professional launch programs that expose, network, and engage youth to long-term commitment in voluntarily building their community.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05-2025

Skills

  • Creative
  • Guest relations
  • Public speaking
  • Powerpoint
  • Collaborative
  • Determined
  • Social media marketing
  • Leader
  • Thinker
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Event planning

Additional Information

  • AWARDS: Nominated for Most Valuable Dancer 2022 - NIU Final Warning Dance Team, Apostolic Church of God Usher Certificate for Outstanding Service 2012

Timeline

Student Event Coordinator

GLAM Squad Campus NIU
08.2024 - Current

Community Volunteer

SOCARDIO
06.2024 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant Intern

Urban Efficiency Group
08.2023 - 01.2024

Spokesperson Representative

Good Girl Movement Inc
04.2023 - 06.2023

Volunteer

NIU Huskie Food Pantry
02.2023 - 05.2023

Student Consultant

Habitat for Humanity
08.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

Northern Illinois University
Briana Taylor