Clara Taylor

Experience

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  Rye

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Host at Rye Restaurant

  • Managed guest inquiries, requests, and concerns, demonstrating exceptional communication and problem-solving skills • Supported the overall flow of the dining area, ensuring timely service and a balanced workload for 15 servers

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  CtayCardCo.

  Jul 2021 - May 2023

  Small Business Owner

  • Founded a successful greeting card company for personalized cards that resonate with individuals• Produced over 20 product variants and marketed through Instagram to foster engagement• Sold over 300 greeting cards, generating positive customer feedback and repeat business

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  Miami University Farmer School of Business

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Entrepreneurship 103

  • Created and maintained a personalized student dashboard to improve professor understanding of participation levels and class statistics in a centralized location

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  Miami University Women in Business

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Co-direct the largest business organization at Miami University• Manage an executive board of 17 members across 8 specialized teams• Restructured the executive board with dynamic framework, enhancing productivity and communication • Revamped the executive transition process, improving documentation and facilitation of onboarding • Established Alumni Relations executive position, strengthening ties with the alumni network and leveraging their expertise as a valuable resource • Networked with, invited, and hosted C-Suite level speakers from diverse industries to share insights and expertise • Improved future events by gathering feedback through surveys and creating actionable solutions• Increased engagement and access to professional resources within the organization, contributing to the growth and empowerment of 200 members

  • Co-President

    Dec 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Professional Development Chair

    Nov 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Recruitment Comittee

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2023
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  Delta Gamma

  Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

  Director of New Member Education

  • Hosted weekly meetings to educate and integrate 50+ new members into the sorority• Designed and executed a comprehensive curriculum for new member meetings, covering the history, values, and traditions of the chapter, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among new members

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  Associated Wholesale Grocers

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Category Sales Intern

  • Implemented agile event planning cadence to streamline the process for category managers• Eliminated redundancies and maximized efficiency within the process to offer a holistic view to key players• Identified objectives with cross-functional teams and understood key pain points • Considered base sale prices and assortment representation in relation to national brands and competition• Built 4 standard operating procedures and 3 templates for various meeting types for category managers to enhance strategic perspective and increase the cohesiveness of meetings Show less

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  Miami League Pickleball

  Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

  Co-Founder + CMO

  • Leveraged marketing and outreach strategies to expand membership to 150+, leading to sustained growth and increased engagement• Orchestrated a launch meeting that drew over 100 players, setting a record attendance for the club• Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere, attracting diverse skill levels, fostering an inclusive environment

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  West Monroe

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Customer Solutions Consulting Intern

  • Developed a comprehensive workbook containing over 80 test scripts, enhancing the efficiency of user testing • Wrote Service Request Types, modernizing and optimizing the case design of legacy processes for a financial services client• Maintained a master workbook for tracking client decisions in dual locations, significantly improving document consistency and accuracy