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WILLIE B. TAYLOR JR.

Overland Park

Summary

Data-driven leader with proven success in youth development, organizational leadership, and community engagement. Demonstrated expertise in managing cross-functional teams, implementing data management systems, and delivering impactful educational programs. Track record of mentoring 3,000+ students and driving organizational excellence through strategic initiatives and analytical decision-making.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

STAND
Overland Park
08.2025 - Current
  • Establishing a local non profit organization.
  • Led strategic planning sessions to align organizational goals with community needs.
  • Developing partnerships with local organizations to enhance program effectiveness.
  • Overseeing budget management and resource allocation for efficient operations.
  • Coordinating outreach initiatives to increase community awareness and engagement.
  • Managing communication strategies to promote transparency and stakeholder involvement.
  • Cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
  • Strategizing and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.

Lead Youth & Family Development/Data Specialist

Future Leaders Outreach Network
Kansas City
11.2018 - Current
  • Led and developed a high-performing team of 5+ staff members, implementing performance metrics and collaborative workflows
  • Designed and executed comprehensive mentorship programs for 3,000+ students across KCKPS and KCPS districts
  • Developed and implemented an enterprise-wide data management system, resulting in improved accuracy and excellent ratings
  • Spearheaded 'Bridging Sports, Athlete Development, and Financial Literacy' initiative, creating lasting impact for young athletes
  • Facilitated hybrid training sessions for 3,000+ students and parents, significantly increasing engagement metrics
  • Served on executive hiring team, successfully recruiting and onboarding 5 new staff members
  • Managed database development, data analysis, and quality assurance processes
  • Created comprehensive documentation systems and risk management protocols

Athlete/Community Engagement Leader

Nike KC
Kansas City
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Earned Golden Shoe award for exceptional performance, registering 1,000+ new NIKE App members
  • Consistently achieved weekly membership goals while managing multiple retail operations
  • Developed and led community engagement programs with Boys and Girls Clubs of Kansas City
  • Maintained perfect attendance record while exceeding all performance metrics

Executive Director

STAND
Overland Park

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Kansas Christian College
Overland Park, KS

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Strategic Initiative Planning
  • Training & Development
  • Recruitment & Employee Relations
  • Risk Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Google Workspace
  • Database Management
  • Data Analysis & Visualization
  • Canva
  • Audio Engineering
  • Educational Program Design
  • Community Engagement
  • Youth Development
  • Training Facilitation
  • Classroom Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Community engagement
  • Project coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Staff training
  • Mentorship development
  • Team leadership
  • Program facilitation
  • Data analysis
  • Performance management
  • Strategic planning
  • Change management
  • Training facilitation
  • Relationship building
  • Organizational development
  • Employee engagement
  • Executive coaching
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Organizational culture
  • Learning and development
  • Organizational behavior
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Organizational skills
  • Team building
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Professionalism
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical thinking

References

Available upon request

Core Competencies

Team Leadership & Development, Strategic Initiative Planning, Training & Development, Recruitment & Employee Relations, Risk Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Database Management, Data Analysis & Visualization, Canva, Audio Engineering, Educational Program Design, Community Engagement, Youth Development, Training Facilitation, Classroom Management, Performance Metrics

Leadership Experience

  • Leadership Team, Kansas City Purpose & Destiny, 2025, Present
  • Leadership Team, Lifestyle Church, 2024, Present
  • Audio & Visual Leader, Greater Pentecostal Temple, 2018, 2023
  • Youth Ministry of Music, Greater Pentecostal Temple, 2017, 2023

Timeline

Executive Director

STAND
08.2025 - Current

Lead Youth & Family Development/Data Specialist

Future Leaders Outreach Network
11.2018 - Current

Athlete/Community Engagement Leader

Nike KC
08.2017 - 05.2019

Executive Director

STAND

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Kansas Christian College