Taylor Sexton

Experience

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  Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Event Planner

  -Designed and organized events for 450 sorority and fraternity members -Managed $10,000 budget per semester for sorority events

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  Harding University

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Ambassador

  -Chosen as Harding ambassador to speak to over 150 prospective parents, students, and alumni to recruit students and raise alumni donations-Appointed to student panel by Harding admissions to market to prospective students during university preview day-Selected to assist Dean of the College of Business during preview day to promote majors in the College of Business

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  Harding University Baseball

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Director of Game Day Experience & Marketing Team Leader

  -Created and coordinated all entertainment elements to drive fan excitement and engagement-Developed game production schedules, game scripts, PA announcements, and selected music and sound effects-Crafted videos and picture elements for Instagram and Twitter to drive recruiting for the baseball program-Promoted to lead four team members to deliver on all marketing aspects for Harding Baseball -Recognized for increasing fan attendance over two year period

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  Harding University College of Business

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Student Advisory Board Member

  -Nominated by faculty for a position on board of 12 students assisting the Dean in decision-making to improve the College of Business -Served as a bridge between faculty and students to provide valuable feedback-Proposed ideas that are then implemented into the College of Business

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  American Marketing Association

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  President

  -Transformed the previously inactive club to an influential academic club providing opportunities for members to further their marketing skills-Chaired AMA’s booth for Harding’s Relay for Life event that raises over $27,000 for cancer research

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  Nooma Studio

  Jul 2020 - May 2021

  Fitness Instructor

  -Led a group through a choreographed workout while maintaining a high-energy environment to keep clients motivated to achieve their fitness goals

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  Harding University

  May 2021 - Oct 2022

  Admissions Recruiter

  -Achieved goal set by leadership to recruit 70 clients for the 2022 sales cycle-University Board recognized accomplishments as highest quality among the admissions team-Recognized by leadership for cultivating a positive team culture-Designed and implemented all territory strategies as university’s first remote recruiter

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  The Encompass Group

  Oct 2022 - now

  Talent Acquisition Specialist

  - Considered a subject matter expert in consulting with leaders and hiring managers on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies. - Proven ability to source and attract top-notch candidates through online channels and professional networks to build a strong candidate pipeline. - Achieved remarkable success in recruiting and performing talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens, candidate interviews, selection, and closure of qualified candidates. - Implemented effective email marketing campaigns through Zoom Engage to reach potential candidates and build relationships. - Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by training and coaching new recruiters on the basics of recruiting and in-house software. Show less