Veronica A. Taylor, CFP®

Experience

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  IBM

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Graphic Designer
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  Aka.com

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Graphic Designer
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  Hudson Fusion

  Jul 2000 - Mar 2021

  Creative Director

  Provided creative strategy from inception through execution—worked collaboratively with a team to determine the most advantageous plan of action to achieve client objectives. I didn't just create beautiful things, I materialized a vision to differentiate our clients from their competitors and ensure they stacked up in their market to attract right-fit leads.• Facilitated agency growth— transformed a two person web design firm into a full-service marketing agency with 5x the number of employees• Lead a team of designers and programmers and responsible for overall development and growth• Oversaw all freelance and vendor relations• Established community workshop program— at least 1x per quarter we hosted an educational seminar for local businesses and marketers• Streamlined recruitment across the agency• Implemented of formal on-boarding process for new employees• Spearheaded the agency’s adoption of the Agile methodology, utilizing Jira, allowing for more efficient operation and allowed for the easier on-time delivery of projects• Developed a creative department playbook for standard processes to ensure highest quality of work output and profitability• Ensured cross departmental efficiency and collaboration• Created a brand identity for an array of clients in a variety of industries: financial services, real estate, legal practices, manufacturing, biotech, software & IT, consumer, business services, and more• Ideate and brainstorm design concepts that reflect strategic business objectives• Designed lead generating websites, emails, print ads, banner ads, paid social, and supporting sales collateral, PowerPoints, infographics, trade show booths, trade show collateral, branded swag, videos, logos, etc.• Won 50+ Awards Show less

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  301 Wealth

  Jan 2018 - now

  Financial Revolutionist

  I educate, encourage and empower people to make smarter decisions with their money with a strong emphasis on helping those who don’t typically have access to this information. My goal is to guide my clients so that they can be successful with money. My mission is to help close the racial wealth divide, with practical advice and strategic investments we all can make an impact.- Host workshops that teach people the steps to get out of debt- 1:1 Financial Coaching- Created “Money Basics” curriculum and present to High School Youth- Teach the steps to pay down debt and build wealth on your own- Empower clients to set and achieve unique financial goals through behavior change and skill development Show less

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  Northstar

  Apr 2021 - now

  Financial Planner

  I've always had a passion for solving problems and for the past few years I have been empowering clients to set and achieve unique financial goals. My mission to help close the racial wealth gap drives me and, at my core, I want to help people gain freedom through money with unbiased financial advice.