Nicole Taylor
Washington,D.C.
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, ELA and Project Manager, Summer Sessions
Washington Cathay Future Center
07.2016 - 08.2023
- Designed and coordinated support services for national and international students with interests in higher education in the STEM and Humanities fields
- Managed special events processes
- Coordinated Continuing Education workshops for national and international students
- Assisted international students with U.S
- College admission requirements, including assessments of written correspondence and academic records
- Developed project plans for special events, marketing strategies, and external communications
- Managed ELA and Humanities instructors and interns
- Created and developed Language Arts Program curriculum
- Created and developed Young Investors Program curriculum
- Coordinated and hosted Public Speaking and Debate showcases and tournaments
- Developed and composed marketing and recruitment campaigns for Center
- Coordinated and facilitated Literacy workshops and camps
- Collaborated with Chief Operating Officer on enrollment and retention strategies and other initiatives
- Taught courses in Introductory and Advanced Debate, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, and ELL.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Board of Directors
St, Philips Episcopal Child Development Center
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Created policies and standards for the Center
- Ensured policies and standards implementation by Center Director and staff
- Assisted with the composition of grant proposals and the acquisition of grants
- Analyzed the financial, managerial, and educational policy of the Center
- Composed meeting minutes and notes for composition of yearly reports and marketing material
- Assisted the Board President with the planning and implementation of Board activities and initiatives.
Adjunct Professor
University of the District of Columbia
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Taught classes in English Composition, Argumentation, Sociology, Legal Research and Writing, and History
- Served on Dept, of English Textbook Committee
- Developed curriculum and materials for non-traditional learners and workforce development
- Served as Special Content Consultant and Content Editor for Pearson Publishing.
Professor
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Taught courses in Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Literature, Film, and Public Speaking
- Served as Academic Advisor for English/non-teaching majors
- Served on Toastmasters and Capstone committees
- Served as Advisor for Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society members
- Served on Selection Committee for Prospective Graduate Students
- Chaired search committees for prospective lecturers, assistant and associate professors.
Lecturer
Howard University
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Taught Freshman Composition (002) and Argumentation (003) with literature, film, and popular culture
- Taught argumentation course in American Popular Culture
- Taught interdisciplinary courses as part of the University’s pilot Interdisciplinary Program.
Guest Lecturer
Howard University
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Lectured on women’s cultural production and various gender based issues.
Assistant Instructor/Researcher
Georgetown University
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Served as /Guest Lecturer with Professor Michael Eric Dyson on the sociological considerations of hip hop culture and its resonance in American and international literature, film, visual, and popular culture
- Served as Researcher for Dr, Dyson’s publications, projects, and engagements.
Lecturer
Howard University
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Taught Freshman Composition (002) and Argumentation (003) using various rhetorical strategies and methods, including literature, film, and popular culture
- Taught pilot interdisciplinary course in conjunction with Biology and Sociology Departments on Food using various rhetorical strategies and rhetoric for argument
- (Spring 2007)
Adjunct Lecturer
University of the District of Columbia
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Taught introductory course on Harlem Renaissance literature, poetry, and criticism with an emphasis on the Movement’s culture and intellectual thought.
Coordinator/Teaching Fellow
Howard University
08.2002 - 05.2006
- Managed day to day operation of the Graduate Writing Center
- Trained and assessed Graduate student tutors
- Coordinated graduate student tutoring
- Advised students on strategies for Master’s Theses and Doctoral Dissertations.
Lecturer/Teaching Fellow
The University of the District of Columbia
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Taught developmental English composition using American cultural studies, literature and film
- Served as Substitute Instructor for Instructor of Communications, Principles of Speech Communication.
Project Manager, Technical Writer/Editor
The Nasdaq Stock Market and Arthur Anderson
05.1997 - 06.2000
- Composed Web content for company website
- Composed marketing material for The Nasdaq Stock Market and The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) including brochures, quarterly stockholder information, information packets, and other pertinent materials
- Composed and edited press releases
- Coordinated and facilitated meetings with internal customers regarding writing, editing, or editorial needs
- Worked closely with desktop publishers to ensure brand and trademark compliance of marketing and other materials
- Served as Project Manager for several in-house publications and marketing materials, directing composition, editing, and design phases of internal projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Editor-in-Chief
The Free Voice Newspaper
09.1995 - 05.1997
- Managed editorial staff of writers, editors, and photographers for University newspaper
- Coordinated meetings for story leads and ideas
- Coordinated workshops for newspaper staff and journalism students
- Participated in final approval of stories with Professor of Journalism
- Served as liaison between Journalism students and Dean of the School of Communications
- Assembled with local businesses to procure advertisement revenue for the Journalism Program
- Coordinated professional development workshops for Journalism majors.
Writer/Reporter
The Capitol Spotlight Newspaper
06.1995 - 05.1997
- Reported on the entertainment industry, local and national artists, entertainment venues, and concerts
- Wrote reviews of upcoming artists, newly released music CDs, and live performances
- Attended entertainment/social events on behalf of newspaper
- Assisted Newspaper Editor with office duties and tasks such as maintaining advertisement accounts.
Writer/Intern Manager
The New Observer Newspaper
06.1995 - 05.1997
- Hired and trained editorial staff interns to write stories, edit copy, and maintain and identify advertisement revenue
- Reported on the entertainment industry, local and national artists, entertainment venues, and concerts
- Wrote reviews of upcoming artists, newly released music CDs, and live performances.
Education
Ph.D. - English
Howard University
Washington05.2007
Master of Arts - English Composition and Rhetoric
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC05.2002
B.A. - Mass Communications
University of the District of Columbia
05.2000
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Project Coordination
- Strategies and goals
- Staff Development
- Program Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Corporate Communications
- Content Development
- Story pitching
- Crew collaboration
- Script review and revision
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff training/development
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Performance Evaluations
Certification
- Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, 09/2000
- Praxis II-English: Content Knowledge: Composition, Language and Linguistics, and Literature. Highly Qualified., 02/2013
- Graduate Certificate, Women’s Studies, Howard University, 05/2007
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Director, ELA and Project Manager, Summer Sessions
Washington Cathay Future Center
07.2016 - 08.2023
Board of Directors
St, Philips Episcopal Child Development Center
05.2014 - 12.2017
Adjunct Professor
University of the District of Columbia
09.2010 - 08.2012
Professor
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
08.2009 - 06.2010
Guest Lecturer
Howard University
08.2008 - 01.2009
Assistant Instructor/Researcher
Georgetown University
08.2008 - 01.2009
Lecturer
Howard University
08.2007 - 08.2008
Adjunct Lecturer
University of the District of Columbia
05.2007 - 08.2007
Lecturer
Howard University
08.2006 - 08.2009
Coordinator/Teaching Fellow
Howard University
08.2002 - 05.2006
Lecturer/Teaching Fellow
The University of the District of Columbia
08.2001 - 05.2002
Project Manager, Technical Writer/Editor
The Nasdaq Stock Market and Arthur Anderson
05.1997 - 06.2000
Editor-in-Chief
The Free Voice Newspaper
09.1995 - 05.1997
Writer/Reporter
The Capitol Spotlight Newspaper
06.1995 - 05.1997
Writer/Intern Manager
The New Observer Newspaper
06.1995 - 05.1997
Ph.D. - English
Howard University
Master of Arts - English Composition and Rhetoric
University of The District of Columbia
B.A. - Mass Communications
University of the District of Columbia
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