MARK TAYLOR II

Phone: (770) 896-7331 E-mail: taylor2_m@yahoo.com www.linkedin.com/in/marktaylorii EDUCATION SEPT 2005 DEC 2008 Florida A&M University: Earned bachelor of science in public relations, Spanish minor, military science & graphic design concentrations RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AUG 2005 PRESENT (per project basis) DIGITALGUESTLIST Public Relations Assistant (former roles: Global link Exchange Manager, Intern) Enlisted more than 900 subscribers for the organizations e-newsletter in person and via social media platforms Manage and support publicity, communication, social network updates and consumer opinion surveys Obtain sponsors and partnerships with business clients for the Titanium Card and various events Coordinate events and provide logistic support at forums, upscale networking and nightlife events, and fundraisers AUG 2009 FEB 2010 Florida A&M University, Office of International Agriculture Programs, Tallahassee, Fla. Communication Specialist Created USAID FAMU Farmer-to-Farmer logo & media kit content; mentioned in three publications. Established social media presence and managed updates on the Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Linkedin. Fostered awareness on initiatives and successes of the Office of International Agriculture Programs Designed, reviewed, drafted and edited published and internal documents, brochures and Web site content using Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite CS3 applications MARCH 2009 JUNE 2009 The News Service of Florida, Tallahassee, Fla. Freelance Journalist Covered government and legislative issues of interest to associations, agencies, state and local government, lobbyists, lawyers, and insurance companies Exercised accuracy, concise and efficient writing in an electronic news medium environment Recorded and captured multimedia content for readership using video footage, photography and audio Developed lead lists for subscription opportunities and enter into Microsoft Excel and Salesforce.com SEPT 2007 AUG 2008 BusinessLore Group, Inc., Atlanta, Ga. PR Account Executive Conducted interviews with clients to collect quotes and information for press releases and newsletters Drafted speech for 100 Black Men of Atlanta CEO John T. Grant Formed talking points for Jazz Musician Anthony David Wrote press releases, created media kits, edited public documents and corresponded with local media Created three radio advertisements tailored and broadcast to audiences on WHTA FM 107.9, WJZZ 7.5 and WAMJ-FM 102.5 Wrote stories for 100 Voices, the 100 Black Men of Atlanta newsletter Developed presentation materials and proposal letters for client acquisition

SEPT 2007 JAN 2008 Maureen Rogers Green Cleaning, Tallahassee, Fla. Public Relations Assistant: consulting and business development Created a media kit using Adobe Suite CS3 which improved business branding while also generating coverage Garnered audience reach of several publics to include 300 students, 28 parents and 40 faculty members through events Developed task-oriented strategies to improve business that led to increased profit-seeking endeavors Generated coverage in the Famuan newspaper Assisted with green cleaning workshops, seminars and customer service inquiries on products recipes/info Produced blueprint for an event successfully administered at a campus-wide environmental sustainability event SEP 2006 JULY 2007 Meeting People Inc., Tallahassee, Fla. Event Planning and Logistics Intern. Booked speaking venues for J.L. King and Brenda Stone Browders A Conversation of Reconciliation Contacted more than 300 event-related organizations and associations via U.S. postal mail, telephone and e-mail, leading to an increase of 30 percent in conference attendees at annual HIV awareness event Sought sponsorships and developed media lists Gathered list of organizations with a vested interest in HIV awareness and prevention among various publics JAN 2003 AUG 2003 Walt Disney World Company, Orlando, Fla. Intern: logistical operations and corporate communication Promoted good will of company and awareness for parks, programs and products as first-line communicator Advised new hires and area transfers on duties and responsibilities of their positions at events and attractions Served as a tour guide at an attraction and VIP escort at a show and parade Rated excellent overall by peers in communication component of internship Awarded with two Great Service Fanatics and one Applause-O-Gram for customer service and teamwork. ACCOLADES Ethel Payne Leadership Award: recognized by peers for contributing the most to the FAMUAN Newspaper as an unpaid staff member (2008) Beacon Award: academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to achieving excellence in public relations, BPRS Atlanta (2008) Best Media Kit: FAMU SJGCs Public Relations Division (2008) Lawrence G. Foster Award: excellence in public relations (2006) PRSSA Presidents Citation; organizational commitment beyond expectation, National President (2006) Professional recommendations are available on the www.Linkedin.com Web site; references available upon request