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Taylor Tatum

Muncie,IN

Summary

Experienced writer with a knack for crafting impactful content. Proven history of delivering high-quality work that resonates with target audiences and supports organizational goals. Valued team player known for dependability and adaptability to evolving project requirements, while demonstrating exceptional writing and editing skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Copywriter

Taylor University
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed engaging copy for promotional materials, enhancing university outreach efforts.
  • Produced compelling content to drive traffic, including news stories, web copy, email copy, print materials, press releases, magazine articles, and more.
  • Proofread and edited final copy for accuracy, sentence fluency, and grammar, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.

Adjunct Professor of Communication Studies

Taylor University
01.2022 - 03.2025
  • Developed and delivered engaging course materials aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Fostered inclusive classroom environments that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
  • Assessed student performance in the areas of writing, speaking, critical thinking, and more using diverse evaluation methods to ensure academic rigor.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, theological, professional, and academic goals.

Admissions Counselor

Taylor University Admissions Office
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Advised prospective students on personal, academic, and professional goals.
  • Advised prospective students and families on admissions requirements and financial aid offerings.
  • Developed a training packet for new Admissions Counselors and trained newly hired Admissions Counselor utilizing the packet.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from prospective students via phone, email, and text.
  • Acted as an interim International Admissions Counselor for one semester and worked with international prospective students on their college applications.

Communications Intern

The Boys and Girls Club of Muncie
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Wrote engaging donor acknowledgments.
  • Developed and updated web copy.
  • Assisted in organizing the annual fundraising event.
  • Acted as program assistant when needed and maintained meaningful relationships with the students and staff.

Church Intern

Christ Life Community Church
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Served with a missions team near Cusco, Peru.
  • Partnered with two nonprofit organizations serving individuals experiencing homelessness in the Nashville area and helped serve food and organize pantry.
  • Engaged in pro-life efforts with Christian leaders in the Nashville area.
  • Served as a leader for the church's summer youth camp.

Education

Master of Arts - Communication Studies

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2019

Skills

  • Writing, editing, and proofreading
  • Storytelling
  • Excellent interpersonal communications
  • Article writing
  • Project management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Marketing content development

Timeline

Copywriter

Taylor University
03.2023 - Current

Adjunct Professor of Communication Studies

Taylor University
01.2022 - 03.2025

Admissions Counselor

Taylor University Admissions Office
06.2021 - 12.2022

Communications Intern

The Boys and Girls Club of Muncie
01.2019 - 05.2019

Church Intern

Christ Life Community Church
06.2016 - 07.2016

Master of Arts - Communication Studies

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Ball State University
Taylor Tatum