Daniel Taylor Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

I set L&D strategy and priorities for Niche while working to embed habits of growth and learning across the organization. To that end:* I design and facilitate learning and leadership development programs and partner on design and training for performance development and other cross-functional learning needs at Niche.* I design and implement programs and resources for managers and ICs to bring clarity and individual ownership to career development and career pathing.* I partner with vendors to accelerate our learning and effectiveness through tech-enabled solutions

Vancouver, Washington, Us

I partnered with my amazing colleagues in our Leadership Development COE to create, facilitate, and deploy programs, resources, conversations, and tech-enabled solutions to develop extraordinary leaders at ZoomInfo. I had some incredible experiences here:* Designed, marketed, facilitated, and iteratively improved IC & Manager leadership development courses including Emerging Leader, Management Accelerator, and Manager Success Labs* Launched a pilot for our team effectiveness solution through Valence* Coordinated our DEIB leadership development offerings through McKinsey* Recruited and administered coaching solutions through BetterUp and Growthspace* Researched, built, and launched a ZoomInfo-specific leadership competency model and self-assessment * Pioneered, designed, and implemented microlearning solutions through 7taps* Wrote curriculum and partnered with instructional design vendor to create self-paced manager on-boarding program

Vancouver, Washington, Us

I led Performance Management and Leadership Development at ZoomInfo alongside a team of amazing colleagues, as well as implementing Workday and consulting with different parts of the business to support their people development! This was a role that took me deep into Talent Development practice through these amazing experiences:* Project lead for implementing Workday’s talent module, from design, testing, UAT, to successful launch* Designed communication plan and strategic redesign of performance management at ZoomInfo, and then iteratively improved it through multiple cycles* Served as main communications hub for all things leadership development* Designed and facilitated IC & manager leadership development courses* Designed and facilitated highly interactive new employee orientation sessions* Consulted with various business units to address pressing needs, from process improvement to developing competencies to skill gaps* Created interactive and entertaining career development planning guide

Vancouver, Washington, Us

I was recruited internally to help kickoff the Talent Management function at ZoomInfo. I jumped right into the world of position management, competencies, career pathing, HRIS admin, and gaining foundational knowledge of Performance Management. Some key ways I added value:* Coordinated, communicated, and launched company-wide Performance Management routines, partnering with HRBPs to ensure the Annual Assessment process was completed.* Facilitated Orientation, onboarding skills trainings, and leadership development courses* Created a new, more compelling job description template and partnered with SMEs to write job descriptions for a number of sales and customer success roles

Vancouver, Washington, Us

My career pivot from training and leadership development in a higher education context to the same in corporate couldn’t have landed me on a better team! I got to work closely with sales and marketing teams from across the globe to guide them on how to use our GTM engine to drive incredible business results. Key value adds:* Trained hundreds of ZoomInfo customers, dynamically changing trainings to address their use cases and pain points* Learned and applied knowledge of GTM motions, ABM best practices, powerful sales plays, and user needs and capacity to drive adoption* Created custom training videos for customers* Created Quick Reference Guides that were made available to thousands of customers* Closely partnered with ZoomInfo Sales and Customer Success teams to exceed customer expectations and increase renewals

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

I loved getting to teach courses to college students on Conflict Resolution and Learning Strategies! All sorts of interactive and engaging activities and simulations made the class time fly by and helped achieve incredible learning outcomes!

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

This was my crowning achievement as Jack of All Trades, Master of Some! I was the primary communication and planning liaison between five departments. From crises to the mundane I handled it all! Project manager for minor building renovations. Planned and led all aspects of immersive learning programs. Supervised staff in housing operations. Taught classes, developed trainings, figured out logistics for campus evacuations, planned social events, led training and programmatic assessment efforts. Oh and was a first responder for mental health crises! Here are some key value adds:* Taught classes on creativity, report writing, diversity and inclusion, self-care, setting boundaries, leadership theory, conflict resolution, mediation, confrontation, the Enneagram, and CliftonStrengths* Helped craft seamless onboarding experiences for new staff* Commended by both students and colleagues for transformative teaching and high-impact trainings* Built strong partnerships with multiple departments on campus, allowing for greater efficiency and more effective work

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

I loved getting to manage this team of amazing professionals! It was, however, one of my more challenging assignments, as I was responsible for a department of 47 staff members and 1200 students during the chaotic first months of the pandemic. Some key value adds: * Commended for effective leadership, outstanding communication, and effective crisis response by supervisors, peers, and direct reports* Identified and assessed training needs and led assessment of strategic priorities* Led cross-functional teams, using communication strengths to build trust and drive results, * Coordinated responses for mental health crises and policy violations. * Responsible for operating budgets and staff hiring and on-boarding.* Presented DEIB and soft skills workshops* Collaboratively planned and facilitated skill development mini-conference for area universities

Newberg, Or, Us

Responsible for leadership development, training, supervising, and supporting staff of 10. Managed diverse housing area of 170 students in apartments and houses. On-call to handle student conflict, crises, questions, and maintenance concerns.* Celebrated for high-impact training and mentoring that integrated insights from the Enneagram and CliftonStrengths* Planned and collaboratively led staff trainings on conflict, communication, and mediation

Wheaton, Il, Us

Hired, on-boarded, developed, and evaluated staff of 16. Trained and coached staff in operational logistics, leadership development, and resolving conduct, care, crisis, and mediation situations. Directed and delegated all administrative tasks for student population of 600, including budget oversight.* Celebrated in staff and supervisor evaluations for skills in leadership, training, teaching, mediation, care, and crisis triage* Successfully designed and led trainings to on-board new staff and more effectively teach leadership skills* Reduced hiring process by 40 person-hours, while improving its effectiveness* Crafted innovative, experiential-based trainings* Creatively wrote, edited, and published staff manuals, training materials, and surveys* Wrote departmental mission, vision, and learning outcomes collaboratively

Wheaton, Il, Us

Responsible for the hiring, training, leadership development, and evaluation of 7 professional staff. Managed area of 720 students. Responsible for training and coaching staff in handling conduct, care, crisis, and mediation situations. Planned and facilitated trainings and events.* Successfully pioneered a new position that better implemented departmental mission * Increased staff engagement, professionalism, and effectiveness with job functions* Noted on performance appraisal for creating and executing the creative institution-wide Intentional Living Idea Fair* Reduced expenses and increased accessibility by leading a department-wide change in procedures

Wheaton, Il, Us

Responsible for supporting the Residence Life department and the interim Vice President of Student Development. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve student, facility, and safety issues. Responsible for administrative and operational support to the department. Served as the point person for intra- and inter-departmental communication. * Effectively responded to crises and actively participated in crisis and disaster planning* Celebrated in supervisor and staff evaluations for creative problem-solving and effective administrative support

Supervised 25 juvenile males under the Department of Youth Services. Contributed opinion in sentencing decisions. Responded to behavioral and mental health crises. Coached youth on behavior, handling conflict, social pressure, and decision-making.* Was the preferred substitute for teaching classes and tutoring students* Celebrated in performance reviews for developing trainings on social skills and team building

* Taught all grade levels and all subjects: kindergarten through 12th grade * Improvised lesson plans and navigated new environments without guidance * Learned to control classrooms to assure students completed assigned work

Master Of Divinity (M.Div.), Unofficial Concentration In Cultural Studies

Certificate For 40 Hrs Mediation Skills Training

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Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy And Music (French Horn)