Ryan L. Taylor
Venice,FL
Summary
Dynamic player development professional, skilled in performance analysis and cross-cultural and cross-functional communication. Proven track record in establishing data-driven goals and mentoring staff. Proficient in SQL and Python, I successfully launched a comprehensive data department, enhancing player evaluation and tracking processes for the Dominican Summer League team. Fluent in Spanish, fostering strong relationships with diverse players.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, International Player Development
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2024 - Current
- Worked cross-functionally in Amateur/International Scouting, Player Biomechanics, and Baseball Operations.
- Directed daily coaching activities for DSL staff, focusing on overall player development strategies.
- Informed decisions on player promotions, releases, and trades based on performance analysis.
- Developed a suite of web applications for comprehensive player tracking and evaluation.
- Established and monitored data-driven goals for player performance improvement.
- Directed and mentored 6 part-time video and information personnel to support DSL analysis efforts.
Player Development Assistant
Atlanta Braves
Venice, FL
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Lived and worked in the Dominican Republic as the organization's first DR-based American player development professional.
- Designed and launched comprehensive data and video department from the ground up.
- Educated Spanish-speaking coaching staff on advanced baseball performance analytics.
- Developed personal relationships with Dominican, Venezuelan, Mexican and Colombian teenage players and facilitated their cultural acquisition to USA.
Intern
Sonoma Stompers Professional Baseball Club
Sonoma, CA
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided play-by-play and color commentary for live radio broadcast
- Wrote club press releases for local media and digital platforms
- Coordinated promotional nights for home games
Ambassador/ Trainer
Coalition on Human Trafficking
Lincoln, NE
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Trained hotel staff at 15 hotels to recognize and respond to signs of human trafficking in their facility
- Developed and delivered separate presentations in Spanish to educate Spanish-speaking hotel staff
Recruitment Chairman
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Lincoln, NE
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Elected out of 130 candidates to lead recruitment of prospective fraternity members
- Signed a campus-high 40-member class
- Effectively managed a $23,000+ budget
Head Coach
Nebraska Reserve Baseball League - Millard North High School
Omaha, NE
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Hired coaching staff and selected team of 16 players from open tryouts
- Scheduled, planned, and executed effective daily practices, and successfully managed game strategies
- Facilitated team's own 12-team tournaments
Staff Writer: News Section
Daily Nebraskan University Newspaper
Lincoln, NE
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Featured writer for University newspaper
Philanthropy Chair
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Lincoln, NE
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Elected out of 130 candidates to plan and execute fundraising events for local nonprofits
- Raised $15,000 for Lincoln Backpack program during the Spring philanthropy
ESL Instructor
inCommon Community Development
Omaha, NE
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Taught English language skills to members of Hispanic community
- Crafted a curriculum focused on life skills to empower personal and professional success
- Prepared adult students for GED exam
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Spanish
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE05.2020
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- SQL, Python
- Streamlit, React
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office
- Tableau
- Scouting and player evaluation
- Performance analysis
- Translation
- Data-driven goal setting
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Coordinator, International Player Development
Atlanta Braves
12.2024 - Current
Player Development Assistant
Atlanta Braves
01.2022 - 11.2024
Intern
Sonoma Stompers Professional Baseball Club
06.2019 - 09.2019
Recruitment Chairman
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
06.2018 - 09.2018
Head Coach
Nebraska Reserve Baseball League - Millard North High School
05.2017 - 07.2018
Staff Writer: News Section
Daily Nebraskan University Newspaper
01.2017 - 12.2017
Philanthropy Chair
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
11.2016 - 11.2017
Ambassador/ Trainer
Coalition on Human Trafficking
10.2016 - 08.2019
ESL Instructor
inCommon Community Development
05.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Spanish
University of Nebraska