Taylor Rayburn
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate HR professional with a background in employee resource group management, strategic partnership engagement, and nonprofit leadership. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to drive HR initiatives aligned with business objectives. Seeking to leverage skills and collaborate with leadership to foster an inclusive workplace culture and drive business results as a Senior HR Business Partner at Crate & Barrel.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
DEI Program Lead
Morningstar
02.2022 - Current
- Drove progress on corporate DEI goals across multiple teams by leading cross-collaboration among several teams including Inclusion & Purpose, Talent Acquisition, Early Careers Program, Communications, Business DEI Committees and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Created and streamlined processes for governance, annual planning, budgeting, training and communications to optimize ERG operations. Empowered employees to expand ERG chapters from 5 to 12 office locations globally, thereby fostering an inclusive culture and driving a 25% improvement in employee satisfaction
- Achieved an averaged 40% increase in utilization rate across 15+ strategic partnerships to drive inclusive recruitment, professional development and brand amplification
- Administered comprehensive budget exceeding $350,000. Implemented cost-saving initiatives and strategically reallocated funds to maximize organizational impact
Assistant & Acting Director
Kidz Express
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed team of 20 staff members and 80 participants
- Designed and implemented updated training program, administered mid-level operating budget and maintained interpersonal relationships across all stakeholders
- Provided strategic advisory to Board of Directors and collaborated to establish new hybrid organizational structures and safety protocols during COVID-19 pandemic
- Secured grants and private donations to fund operating costs, building renovations and free meal programs; organized volunteering opportunities for private donors and their networks, coupled with cultural competency sessions
Program Manager
Kidz Express
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Developed and executed holistic after-school and summer programming for K-12 students affected by poverty, gun violence and trauma
- Programming included peer mentoring, tutoring, athletics, arts, technology, health and stress management
- Fostered interpersonal relationships resulting in an increase from 70% to 90% daily average attendance
Corporate Social Responsibility Intern
Legrand North America
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted CSR gap analysis to address low performance and inconsistent metrics and presented findings to global HR leadership
- Identified 10 priority issues and recommended initiatives for increased performance across all divisions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 05.2001 - 05.2018
Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Adaptability
Data Analysis
Inclusive Leadership
Process Optimization
Change Management
Project Management
Project Management
Software Proficiencies
- Microsoft 365 Suite
- Coupa Procurement Software
- Asana Project Management Platform
Timeline
DEI Program Lead
Morningstar
02.2022 - Current
Assistant & Acting Director
Kidz Express
11.2019 - 02.2022
Program Manager
Kidz Express
02.2018 - 11.2019
Corporate Social Responsibility Intern
Legrand North America
06.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Hampton University
05.2001 - 05.2018
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