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Taylor Cooper

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

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Fundraising Events Specialist

Akron Children's Hospital
07.2024 - Current
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work in fundraising.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Assisted in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Program Management
  • Healthcare experience
  • Presentation & public speaking skills

Special Events Coordinator

Akron Children's Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • 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.
  • Organized and implemented signature events with as many as a thousand plus guests.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Streamlined event operations by developing efficient logistical processes for event setup and breakdown.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.

Operations Manager

LRMR Ventures - LeBron James Family Foundation
05.2018 - 11.2021
  • 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 dailyoperations of the office
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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, Public Speaking

Kent State University
Kent, OH
2014

Skills

  • Work flow planning
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Risk analysis and management
  • Project development and life cycle
  • Expert problem solving
  • Management collaboration
  • Customer relations
  • Self motivation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Written communication

Timeline

Fundraising Events Specialist

Akron Children's Hospital
07.2024 - Current

Special Events Coordinator

Akron Children's Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2024

Operations Manager

LRMR Ventures - LeBron James Family Foundation
05.2018 - 11.2021

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, Public Speaking

Kent State University
Taylor Cooper