Cortnei Taylor
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly motivated and organized professional with experience in leadership, communication, and student mentorship. Proven ability to assist individuals in navigating complex processes and to serve as a liaison between various groups. Skilled in project planning, event coordination, and tracking student engagement to support program effectiveness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Coach
City Year AmeriCorps
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Engaging with students and demonstrating skills in student centered mentorship and data driven progress monitoring.
- Coordinated and collaborated with teachers to provide high quality instruction.
Lacrosse Team Manager
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Leveraged leadership and communication skills to serve as a liaison between coaches, players, and university administration.
- Coordinated logistics and budgeting for team events and initiatives, demonstrating strong project planning abilities.
Intern
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Whitewater, WI
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Engaged with individuals from diverse backgrounds while conducting fieldwork with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
- Gained hands-on experience in biodiversity research
Education
Psychology Degree -
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI06.2025
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Networking and relationship building
- Creativity and innovation
- Academic advising
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of professors in the development of "More Than Diversity: Investigating Belonging and Support for BIPOC Individuals" Senior Year capstone.
- Presented senior year capstone research at International Communication Association Conference.
Campus Leadership and Student Engagement
Event Coordinator | Creative Collective Club Coordinated and organized events, demonstrating project planning skills and a commitment to student engagement. Vice President | Brother 2 Brother Served in a leadership role within a student organization. Coordinator/Member | AfroFusions Club Recruited new members and served as a liaison to foster belonging and connection among club members Event Coordinator | Creative Collective Club Coordinated and organized events, demonstrating project planning skills and a commitment to student engagement. Vice President | Brother 2 Brother Served in a leadership role within a student organization. Coordinator/Member | AfroFusions Club Recruited new members and served as a liaison to foster belonging and connection among club members
Timeline
Student Success Coach
City Year AmeriCorps
08.2025 - Current
Lacrosse Team Manager
Lawrence University
01.2025 - 06.2025
Intern
Natural Resource Conservation Service
06.2024 - 08.2024
Psychology Degree -
Lawrence University