Sydney Taylor

Sydney Taylor

Nike Tennis Camp Coach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    M.S. Sports Management Student at Columbia University

  • Education

    • Columbia University School of Professional Studies

      2023 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Sports Management

      Universidad Europea in Madrid

    • Howard University

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Strategic, Legal, & Management Communications, Sports Administration Minor Summa Cum Laude - 3.94

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Chapter, Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honors Society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Vice President & Chapter Representative, School of Communications Student Council Research Liaison & Mentorship Staff, Minorities in Sports Secretary, Peer Mentor, NCAA Division 1 Women's Tennis Team, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Team Representative

    • Woodward Academy

      2008 - 2019
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Honor Roll, Peer Leader, Leadership Team, Varsity Tennis Team (x4), Varsity Tennis Captain (x2), Captain's Award, All-Region Tennis Team Player (x2), Cheerleading, Jump Rope Team

  • Experience

    • Emory University

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
      Nike Tennis Camp Coach

      Coached 80+ kids ages 6-18 from beginner to high school varsity level at Emory University Instructed individuals in sports rules, game strategies, and performance to achieve desired results Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes

    • Woodward Academy

      Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
      Summer Camp Counselor

      Instructed kids in sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve desired resultsAdjusted coaching techniques based onstrengths and weaknesses of playersPlanned the daily schedule as well as constructive drills

    • Voice in Sport™, VIS™

      Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

      Lead the writing teamEdited and proofread articles before publishing Created original content in the areas of Advocacy, Body, Culture, Journey, Mind, Nutrition, Training and Recovery Interviewed professional experts to produce well-researched, informative articlesElevated the voice of girls and women in sports and generate a safe space to share storiesCollaborated with brands such as Girls Inc., and WHOOP on writing pieces

      • Editor

        May 2022 - Aug 2022
      • Content Creator & Editor

        Feb 2021 - May 2022
    • Atlanta Hawks

      Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
      True to You Summer League Experience Intern

      Gained insights into running a professional sports organization and world class arenaWinner of the future True to Atlanta brand and culture group case study that was voted the best direction for the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena’s True to Atlanta spirit

    • Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Public Relations Intern

      Helped with key communications projects across business units Drafted external media materials such as pitches and press releasesAssisted with copyediting for internal communicationsHelped build out media lists and keep communications calendar up to dateAssisted with seeding, product ordering and events

    • BZA Public Relations (Brener Zwikel & Associates)

      Sept 2022 - Feb 2023
      Super Bowl Experience LVII

      Created and updated media listsWorked the Super Bowl LVII Experience in Phoenix, Arizona, and handle entertainment crewsAssisted the NFL Host Committee with media check in

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR & AED

      American Heart Association
      Nov 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sydney Taylor
      2023 School of Communications Exemplar Award Recipient - May 2023 Outstanding achievement award voted on by the faculty
    • Awarded to Sydney Taylor
      Highest Women's Sports Team GPA - May 2020 Highest team grade point average out of all Howard University women’s sports teams
    • Awarded to Sydney Taylor
      ITA All-Academic Honors Intercollegiate Tennis Association May 2020
    • Awarded to Sydney Taylor
      ITA Team All-American Intercollegiate Tennis Association May 2020
    • Awarded to Sydney Taylor
      Dean's List Cathy Hughes School of Communications 2019-2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Tennis Instructor

      Issued by Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF) on Jan 2020
      Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF)Associated with Sydney Taylor
    • Program Facilitator

      Issued by Athletes United for Social Justice on Jan 2021
      Athletes United for Social JusticeAssociated with Sydney Taylor