Taylor Cooper
Medina,OH
Summary
Accomplished professional with a reputation for building relationships, problem solving and proven ability to excel and succeed in fast-paced and detail-oriented environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Events Coordinator
Akron Children's Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Designed custom event layouts that maximized available space while maintaining a visually pleasing aesthetic.
- Provided exceptional on-site support during events, addressing any issues promptly and professionally.
- Implemented creative solutions for venue challenges, optimizing space usage and enhancing the overall guest experience.
- Staffed events by maintaining roster of available personnel and reliable service providers.
- Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns.
- Greeted patrons and participants at events to guide guests to locations and answer questions.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery of exceptional event services.
- Organized and implemented Akron Children's events with as many a thousand guests.
- Coordinated efficient set-up and clean-up for each event for quick facilities turnarounds.
- Maintained detailed records of past events to improve future planning strategies and streamline processes.
- Secured high-profile sponsorships for events, resulting in increased funding and support.
- Managed registration process efficiently, ensuring smooth check-in experiences for attendees.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
Operations Manager
LRMR Ventures - LeBron James Family Foundation
05.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with Nike monthly to select and design team apparel
- Manage operation of LJFF Team Shop, apparel website
- Communicate with approximately one hundred I Promise School teachers and staff members to fulfill supply orders by monthly deadlines
- Track expenditures and documentation to ensure 100% accuracy of year-end budget totals
- Manage design, production, and distribution of I Promise wristbands
- Purchase, maintain, and organize inventory at LRMR headquarters and I Promise School
- Maintain and foster employee and customer relations with all LRMR Ventures employees and business partners
- Present current and upcoming events for LeBron Family Foundation to executive partners at the monthly Community Lab meeting
- Manage and evaluate student interns
- Cultivate partnerships with donors through presentations and tours of LRMR headquarters and I Promise School.
Executive Assistant
Power Media - LeBron James Family Foundation Partner
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Reconciled customer relations and financial accounts in poor standing, including invoices and payroll
- Represented Power Media in collaborations with LeBron James Family Foundation
- Led initiatives to establish rapport with potential clientele and acquire business
- Managed daily operations, overseeing ten employees.
Cultural Relations Manager
LRMR Ventures - Springhill Entertainment
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Facilitated a team-centered environment in new office setting
- Coordinated and participated in television production meetings
- Created training materials for new employees
- Managed execution of team-building experiences
- Performed office manager duties: managing schedules, organizing office functions, and overseeing daily operations of the office.
CEO Executive Assistant
Brunswick Insurance - LeBron James Family Foundation Partner
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for CEO
- Greeted clients, ensuring outstanding first impression of company
- Assisted with office shipping and mass mailing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication -
Kent State University
Kent, OH01.2014
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
Special Events Coordinator
Akron Children's Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
LRMR Ventures - LeBron James Family Foundation
05.2018 - Current
Executive Assistant
Power Media - LeBron James Family Foundation Partner
08.2017 - 05.2018
Cultural Relations Manager
LRMR Ventures - Springhill Entertainment
08.2016 - 08.2017
CEO Executive Assistant
Brunswick Insurance - LeBron James Family Foundation Partner
05.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication -
Kent State University
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