Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Awards
Affiliations
Certification
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DONOVAN TAYLOR

DONOVAN TAYLOR

Queens,NY

Summary

Professional with strong background in leadership and team management. Proven track record in driving results and ensuring team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, effective communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Xponential Fitness / AKT
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed front desk area, fulfilling front of house responsibilities, and greetings/sign-ins
  • Dedicated to providing exceptional products and services
  • Overlooked sales and studio growth through tracking, marketed services to potential clients, initiated grassroots efforts throughout surrounding community.

Resident Assistant

William Paterson University of New Jersey
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Promoted the safety and wellbeing of residents in an upper-class residence hall of over 380 students
  • This includes community outreach and 1-1 interactions with students
  • Participated in on call duty rotation managing emergency response and crisis management
  • Provided an inclusive atmosphere for students' personal, intellectual, and professional growth through building-wide programming and initiatives
  • Developed educational programs and content for bulletin boards
  • Attended regular training on Title IX, Maxient, Equity and Inclusion Strategies, Fire Safety, and Sexual Assault Prevention.

Peer Leader/Social Media Coordinator

William Paterson University of New Jersey
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Co-facilitated first-year seminar class with faculty to aid first-year students in the areas of adjusting to college, course registration, campus resources, etc
  • Communicated with students and faculty in-person, Zoom, email and Microsoft Teams
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop new invigorating ways to deliver course material to students
  • Hosted and attended at least 1 social event for students outside of the classroom per semester
  • Attended leadership training workshops to better develop leadership skills.

Brand Representative/Sales Associate

Hollister Co
09.2018 - 01.2022
  • Answered and monitored phone calls
  • Provided excellent customer service
  • Handled shipment
  • Oversaw transactions
  • Trained new employees.

Host/Cashier

Office Tavern Grill
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Answered and monitored phone calls
  • Booked and confirmed reservations
  • Accommodated and managed large parties
  • Took customers' orders takeout orders
  • Provided excellent customer service
  • Assisted with bussing and arranging of tables
  • Trained new employees.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Women's Studies

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Irvington High School
Irvington, NJ
06.2019

Skills

  • Community Development
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Peer Mediation
  • Office Administration
  • Event Planning
  • Conversation Management
  • Task Management
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Account Management
  • Recruitment
  • Computer Literacy
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Sales
  • Food & Beverage
  • Office Administration
  • Crisis Management

Accomplishments

Social Media Director

Issued by Her Campus at WPUNJ · Issued by Her Campus at WPUNJ · Dec 2021


Council for Diversity and Justice Decolonizing the Curriculum and University Standing Committee

Issued by William Paterson University of New Jersey · Sep 2021


Board of Trustees Student Trustee

Issued by William Paterson University of New Jersey · July 2021

Awards

  • Social Media Director, Her Campus at WPUNJ, 12/2021, William Paterson University of New Jersey, Oversee Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Twitter social media accounts and marketing. Delegate and oversee social media management roles across existing channels. Co-facilitate communication between chapter members via email and GroupMe. Encourage chapter recruitment and growth through interest meetings, social media campaigns, giveaways, etc. Co-facilitate with events team and assists with hosting on-campus events and fundraisers.
  • Council for Diversity and Justice Decolonizing the Curriculum and University Standing Committee Member, William Paterson University of New Jersey, 09/2021, William Paterson University of New Jersey, Provided insight on the meaning of decolonization, its purpose, and what such process entails. Outreached to campus divisions about plans for decolonizing the university. Conducted conversation with Deans to begin having the conversation about how faculty can approach curriculum, civic engagement, college policy (including program/course development and review). Stimulate College Chairs to start departmental brainstorming on what they are doing, what they can do differently, trends in disciplines, etc. Outreach to Vice Presidents for division-level updates regarding the following: Student Development, Enrollment Services, Academic Affairs, Library- resources for faculty, Institutional Advancement, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources. Formalized definitions for decolonization and social justice pertaining to the university. Disseminated definitions to colleges, departments, Faculty Senate, Strategic Plan, and Branding working groups. Assessed University Core Curriculum courses for success of intentionality and development of a well-rounded student body.
  • Board of Trustees Student Trustee, William Paterson University of New Jersey, 07/2021, William Paterson University of New Jersey, Convene with fellow trustees to facilitate general supervision over the conduct of the university. Adopt and use a corporate seal. Determine the educational curriculum and program of the university consistent with the programmatic mission of the institution or approved by the Commission on Higher Education. Determine policies for the organization, administration, and development of the university. Study the educational and financial needs of the university. Annually acquaint the Governor and Legislature with the condition of the university; and prepare/present the annual budget to the Governor, Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury, and Legislature in accordance to law. Appoint and fix the compensation of a President of the university, who shall be the executive officer of the institution and an ex-officio member of the board of trustees. Adopt, after consultation with the president and faculty, bylaws and make and promulgate such rules, regulations, and orders, inconsistent with the provisions of this article, that are necessary and proper for the administration and operation of the institution and the carrying out of its purposes.

Affiliations

  • Her Campus at WPUNJ
  • William Paterson University of New Jersey
  • Amazon Influencer Program
  • Her Campus Media
  • Influnceher Collective
  • Campus Trendsetters

Certification

  • Her Campus Media: Certified Influence Creator Readiness
  • William Paterson University of New Jersey: Student Trustee Resolution
  • Amazon: Amazon Influencer Prime Day Assessment

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Xponential Fitness / AKT
07.2023 - 03.2024

Resident Assistant

William Paterson University of New Jersey
08.2021 - 12.2022

Peer Leader/Social Media Coordinator

William Paterson University of New Jersey
08.2020 - 12.2022

Host/Cashier

Office Tavern Grill
04.2019 - 09.2019

Brand Representative/Sales Associate

Hollister Co
09.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor's Degree - Women's Studies

William Paterson University of New Jersey

High School Diploma -

Irvington High School
DONOVAN TAYLOR