Taylor Jay
Miami,FL
Summary
Passionate content strategist skilled in research, writing and editing broad range of content. Proficient in online content design, user experience research and solutions and working quickly to produce exceptional deliverables. Works independently to write interesting, clean and clear copy. Excellent communication talents, relationship-building skills, performance under pressure and judgment within tight deadlines. Proven success in conceptualizing, developing and writing content that engages readers and builds interest brand. Detail-oriented, perceptive and systematic in reviewing text and updating content. Strong promotional, customer relations and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Artistic Director
OYC Miami
Miami, FL
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Scheduled meetings with directors, choreographers, composers and other creatives involved in the project.
- Organized performance schedules and designated each performance's theme, visual elements and guest artists.
- Supervised administrative tasks related to production operations.
- Created and maintained budgets for each production.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated artistic vision for productions.
- Mentored artists on quality standards and improvements.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Podcast Host + Creator
The Love Below Podcast
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Lead podcast editorial sessions, i.e
- Sound mixing, music production and mixing and voice recording
- Created an outline for each weekly episode - outline included, topics, co-hosts, and projected run time for each recording
- Curated one of a kind commercials for the listeners, based on podcast statistics
- Lead all aspects of the social media marketing for the podcast, creating high engagement for the podcasts accounts.
- Organized recording sessions with guests, including scheduling and booking venues.
- Recorded voiceover segments for intros, outros, and transitions between sections of the podcast episode.
Theatre Arts Director
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Oversaw the Theatre strand for the Fine Arts department
- Planned class field trips to local performances to provide first-hand experiences and foster appreciation for theater.
- Assessed student comprehension and achievement by providing grades based on class participation and assignments.
- Participated in competitions on the district and state level
- Scheduled recruitment tours for the theatre program throughout the feeder schools in the district.
- Taught students theater terminology and performance skills.
- Supported creativity by teaching lessons improvisation.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to structure classroom activities.
- Coordinated and directed dramatic performances involving up to 60 students.
- Communicated with parents to update on student progress and address concerns.
Supervising Producer
Code Switch (Short Film)
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Shadowed & assisted the Production Designer
- Created cinematic visuals of the set for the writer's room
- Organized and sorted documents for dept
- Using excel sheets, dropbox and google drive
- Oversaw Art-Distro for the production
- Documented/sorted receipt purchases.
- Drafted outlines for scripts that adhered to production guidelines.
- Developed stories, characters, and dialogue for feature-length films.
- Adapted existing books, plays, or screenplays into film scripts.
- Reviewed daily shooting schedules to ensure accuracy of script content within allotted time frames.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
Office + Art Production Assistant
Run the World Season 2
Yonkers, NY
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of art supplies and props.
- Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
- Maintained a clean work environment at all times.
- Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
- Kept records of daily production activities.
- Prepared sets by transporting equipment and supplies to location and positioning people and props.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Delivered messages to various crew members to coordinate communications.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles used in shooting scenes.
- Performed general office duties such as answering phones, filing paperwork.
- Prepared call sheets and distributed them to cast and crew members.
- Conducted research relevant to upcoming projects.
Creator + Director
Colors of Sankofa Acting Series
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in student registration and program funding
- Created production calendars, call sheets, and rehearsal schedules
- Produced original one act and full length scripts for each nine week segment.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL06-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL06-2018
Skills
- Project Design
- Project Management
- Theatrical Development Coordination
- Managing Inventory
- Photography
- Creative Design
- Photo Editing
- Schedule Coordination
- Film and Video Production
- Client Relationships
- Storyboarding
- Research Proficiency
- Editing
- Script Formatting
- Content Creation
- Creative Writing
- Fact-Checking
- Scriptwriting
Skills Expertise
- Content Creation
- Episodic & Feature Length Screenwriting
- Outstanding knowledge of preparing reports and presentations
- Exceptional knowledge in scheduling dates, creating budgets, and booking travel arrangements
- Deep knowledge of production environment safety policies and procedures
- Huge knowledge of packaging/filling equipment
- Proficient in using MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and iOS applications, including Pages, Keynote and Numbers
- Certified COVID Compliance Officer
Accomplishments
- Legacy Magazine Cover for Summer 2021 issue
- Legacy Magazine Top Black Educator for 2021
Websites
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Artistic Director
OYC Miami
09.2023 - 02.2024
Podcast Host + Creator
The Love Below Podcast
11.2022 - 03.2023
Supervising Producer
Code Switch (Short Film)
08.2022 - 02.2023
Office + Art Production Assistant
Run the World Season 2
02.2022 - 05.2022
Creator + Director
Colors of Sankofa Acting Series
01.2021 - 01.2022
Theatre Arts Director
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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