TAYLOR ARMSTRONG
Oxford,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 15+ years of experience in administrative operations, business management, editorial coordination, client relations, bookkeeping, marketing, project organization, and education. Experienced in QuickBooks, billing and deposits, purchasing, account reconciliation, scheduling, calendar management, vendor coordination, contracts, records, and managing multiple deadlines. Highly organized, dependable, and adaptable with strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage competing priorities.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Designer
Tay Armstrong Interiors
Clarksdale, Mississippi
01.2021 - Current
- Operate QuickBooks daily and work closely with an accountant to stay current on business finances and sales tax filings.
- Meet with clients to understand their vision and needs; create design boards, order materials and products, and coordinate projects through installation.
- Price products and items sold at owner's discretion while managing client communication, vendors, orders, and project details.
- Freelance interior design business creating beautiful spaces with creative twists; featured in Delta Magazines' July/August 2023 issue for a professional project and installment.
ELA Teacher
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
Clarksdale, Mississippi
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Bridged the gap between elementary reading and advanced middle school analysis for 5th and 6th grade students.
- Taught students to identify themes, character development, and plot structures while guiding narrative, informational, and argumentative writing.
- Introduced academic vocabulary and context-clue strategies to strengthen reading comprehension.
- Reinforced complex sentence structures, punctuation, and parts of speech.
- Organized structured class debates, book discussions, and formal oral presentations.
- Aligned daily lesson plans with state and diocesan academic standards.
- Evaluated essays, spelling tests, and reading journals and provided actionable feedback.
- Partnered with grade-level assistants to manage classroom behavior and support small-group interventions.
Managing Editor
Delta Magazine
Cleveland, Mississippi
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed the logistical movement of regional lifestyle features, home showcases, and cultural stories through the production pipeline.
- Reviewed layout text, feature articles, and regular columns for style consistency, tone, accuracy, and editorial quality.
- Coordinated assignments with freelance writers, regional home stylists, and travel photographers across Mississippi.
- Worked directly under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Cindy Coopwood to align story logistics with each issue's broader seasonal theme.
- Organized editorial calendars for upcoming seasonal print issues, digital extensions, and special inserts.
- Collected and organized high-resolution home photography, recipes, and interview transcripts for the production director.
- Collaborated across editorial and production teams to ensure stories and supporting materials were completed accurately and on schedule.
- Featured in Delta Magazine for interior design work and home renovations in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Administrative Assistant
Coahoma Community College, CCHEC/Cutrer Mansion
Clarksdale, Mississippi
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Assisted the Director with daily operations including monthly bills, deposits, supply ordering and tracking, purchase requisitions, scheduling, master calendar management, and tours.
- Assisted with grant management and managed social media accounts, newsletters, website updates, marketing, and event management.
- Managed in-house events and festivals, including Community Book Talks and the Tennessee Williams Festival; promoted to handle pre-planning logistics and volunteers.
- Supported the Writers for Life program by handling timesheets, time-and-effort reports, promotional materials, supply orders, laptop setup, travel and vehicle requests, and advertising.
- Managed the Regions credit card, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, check requests, spending, and monthly reconciliation with the CCC accountant.
- Handled event rentals, contracts, event setup, security coordination, liability insurance and licensing documentation, payments, and deposits.
- Handled deposits and expenses for multiple Federal Programs and independently ran the Coahoma County Higher Education Center during the Director's absences.
- Managed equipment leases, including cancellations, new providers, installation scheduling, and payment schedules.
- Created and purchased marketing materials and signage, and enhanced the Cutrer Mansion interior at the Director's request.
Account Executive
Informa/Farm Press
Clarksdale, Mississippi
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained assigned account bases while developing new accounts and building client relationships.
- Processed correspondence and account paperwork and worked with Salesforce on a daily basis.
- Researched clients' products, needs, advertising history, and business practices to provide effective sales presentations and product assistance.
- Attended sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars to expand product knowledge and professional contacts.
Owner
Butter & Bread Co
Oxford, Mississippi
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Determined products and services to be sold, set pricing and credit terms based on customer demand, and managed day-to-day business operations.
- Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and performance data to measure productivity and identify areas for cost reduction.
- Determined staffing requirements and interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised employees.
Sales Associate
Ann Taylor Loft
Oxford, Mississippi
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Planned store layouts and displays, assisted customers, maintained inventory, and implemented upselling strategies.
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to support sales and customer experience.
Personal Assistant
Beth Allen
Clarksdale, Mississippi
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed daily errands, scheduling, transportation, household responsibilities, and childcare while balancing multiple priorities.
- Improved time management, patience, organization, and creativity through a fast-paced personal assistant role.
Barista
Yazoo Pass
Clarksdale, Mississippi
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Managed customer service, menu preparation, supply levels, register opening, and daily opening duties.
Court Runner
John M. Sherman Law Office
Clarksdale, Mississippi
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Welcomed visitors, communicated arrivals to the team, managed visit expectations, filed materials, handled office errands, and processed incoming and outgoing mail.
Education
BBA - Business Administration, Marketing
University of Mississippi
OxfordFashion Design and Merchandising with concentration in Design and Product Development
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 08.2010 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Lee Academy
ClarksdaleSkills
- Administrative Operations
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Publisher
- Bookkeeping Support
- Billing & Deposits
- Purchase Requisitions & Orders
- Account Reconciliation
- Scheduling & Calendars
- Vendor Coordination
- Contract Management
- Event Planning
- Project Coordination
- Marketing & Social Media
- Salesforce
- Client Relations
- Multi-Tasking
- Business Management
Affiliations
- Lifetime Member of Chi Omega Fraternity, Phi Delta, initiated January 2011
- Three Delta Dogs Co-Founder, clothing brand that raised funds for nonprofit animal shelters in the Mississippi Delta (2015-2018)
- Junior Auxiliary of Clarksdale, President of Public Relations, Head of Track & Field Committee, Head of Charity Ball Auction (2015-2018)
- Young Life Windy Gap, Volunteer (June 2010)
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Spanish, Elementary
Timeline
ELA Teacher
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Managing Editor
Delta Magazine
01.2024 - 10.2025
Owner/Designer
Tay Armstrong Interiors
01.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Coahoma Community College, CCHEC/Cutrer Mansion
01.2020 - 11.2023
Account Executive
Informa/Farm Press
01.2016 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Ann Taylor Loft
03.2014 - 06.2014
Owner
Butter & Bread Co
01.2014 - 01.2016
Personal Assistant
Beth Allen
03.2012 - 07.2013
Barista
Yazoo Pass
05.2011 - 08.2011
Fashion Design and Merchandising with concentration in Design and Product Development
Mississippi State University
08.2010 - 05.2011
Court Runner
John M. Sherman Law Office
08.2007 - 05.2009
BBA - Business Administration, Marketing
University of Mississippi
High School Diploma -
Lee Academy