Travis N. Taylor, Phd Email & Phone Number

Tulsa, Ok, Us

Tulsa Metropolitan Area

✅ POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Accepted position to conduct quantitative (polling) and qualitative (focus groups) public opinion research of voters' attitudes and behaviors. Use the results of those market research projects to inform public policy at the state and federal levels.✅ ADDITIONAL MARKET RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:Radius Global Market Research, Insight Strategist, 2021 – 2022

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

✅ POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:👉 Postdoctoral Scholar (2020 – 2021)👉 Teaching Assistant/Ph.D. Candidate (2016 – 2020)🔹 Accepted position after completing doctoral studies using social-scientific approach to studying American politics and public policy. Developed and delivered course curriculum while focused on real-world simulations and scenarios. Conducted and published scientific research. 🔹 Serve as instructor of record or facilitator for six undergraduate courses, including American Government (PS101), Politics of Law and Courts (PS360), Judicial Politics (PS463G), Civil Liberties (PS461G), State and Local Government (PS458), and Political Campaigns and Elections (PS472G)✅ ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:New York University, Adjunct Instructor of Applied Politics, 2015 – 2016 George Washington University, Facilitator of Political Management, 2014✅ ACADEMIC AWARDS AND SERVICE:Served as Department Representative to Graduate Student CongressGraduate Student Congress Awards Committee ChairmanCrum Emerging Scholar AwardAlumni Development Fund Research AwardBest Graduate Student Paper, Kentucky Political Science AssociationCarsey Scholar Award, American Political Science AssociationKen and Mary Sue Coleman AwardPolitical Science Alumni Endowed Doctoral Research and Travel AwardAPSA Minority Fellowship, American Political Science AssociationLyman T. Johnson Minority Fellowship, UK Graduate School✅ THOUGHT LEADERSHIP🔹 Testified as expert witness in Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives on legislation to change judicial elections from non-partisan to partisan 🔹 Published or quoted in numerous media outlets, including Congressional Quarterly Roll Call, The Washington Times, Louisville Courier-Journal, Wisconsin State Journal, and The Daily Beast🔹 Conducted, authored, and published numerous peer- or editor-reviewed research articles on judicial elections, public opinion, and campaigning

Mandeville, Louisiana, United States

✅ SELECTED POLITICAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:👉 Political Account Coordinator, Innovative Advertising, 2014 – 2016 🔹 Joined this full-service advertising agency managing up to 2 dozen political clients’ accounts, including consulting, strategy, advertising, digital campaigns, media buying, and messaging. 🔹 Led development and execution of tactical advertising and marketing collateral, including direct mailers, television commercials, radio advertisements, brochures, and postcards🔹 Partnered with pollsters to research, author, conduct, and analyze public opinion surveys that influenced overall brand messaging and campaign strategies 👉 Campaign Consultant, Various Campaigns, 2009 – 2016🔹 Managed end-to-end numerous local and state political campaigns, including fundraising, budget management, messaging, policy development, public speaking, media engagement, volunteer oversight, data analysis, and strategic planning. 🔹 Analyzed public opinion surveys and collaborated cross-functionally to design or revise campaign strategies, messaging, and platforms to gain competitive edge; earned 70%-win record🔹 Served as keynote speaker and campaign spokesperson, presenting candidate platforms to local business leaders and service organizations while revising messaging as needed🔹 Earned 3 prestigious Pollie Awards for developing innovative online advertising campaign and creation of student-led television spot ✅ EXECUTIVE STRENGTHS:Strategic Planning and Execution | Collaborative Leadership | Project Management | Statistical Analysis | Quantitative and Qualitative Research | Academic Writing | Public Speaking | Public Policy | Written Communication | Policy Development | Consumer Research | Data Analysis | Public Opinion Polls | Focus Groups | Survey Design | Media Savvy | Stata | SPSS | R | Qualtrics | Excel

Fort Campbell North, Kentucky, United States

✅ SNAPSHOT:After high school, I served four years in the U.S. Army as a combat medic. After being honorably discharged, I continued to work helping others as a EMT and police officer while earning my Bachelor of Arts.✅ MILITARY AWARDS:🔹 45th Infantry Division Honor Guard🔹 Global War on Terrorism Medal🔹 Army Achievement Medal🔹 Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal🔹 Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon🔹 National Defense Service Medal🔹 Army Service Ribbon🔹 Air Assault Badge✅ WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ME:👉 “He combines an intellectual curiosity with a dedication to hard work.”👉 “He has exceptional leadership skills and was always quick to assist other students.” 👉 “His selfless desire to serve others is a quality of Travis that is highly commendable and is one that is recognized by those around him.”👉 “He is thorough in his work and always approaches a responsibility with energy, optimism, and dedication. His attitude in dealing with people is always extremely professional.”✅ COMPREHENSIVE CAREER PATH:Sr. Market Research Analyst, Foundation for Government Accountability, 2022–PresentInsight Strategist, Radius Global Market Research, 2021–2022Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Kentucky, 2020–2021Ph.D. Candidate and Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky, 2016–2020Political Account Coordinator, Innovative Advertising, 2014–2016Adjunct Instructor of Applied Politics, New York University, 2015–2016Facilitator of Political Management, George Washington University, 2014Political Consultant, Various Campaigns, 2009–2014Consulting Associate, The Carlyle Gregory Company, 2014Special Assistant to the President, American Principles in Action, 2012–2013Legislative Correspondent, U.S. House of Representatives, 2011–2012Legislative Assistant, Louisiana Senate 2011Police Officer, Lake Charles & Lafayette Police Departments, 2007–2008EMT, Acadian Ambulance, 2005–2010Combat Medic/Team Leader, U.S. Army, 2000–2005

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science And Government

In the summer of 2020, I defended a dissertation that investigates the criminal justice policy implications of judicial elections.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Political Science And Government

In the Spring semester of 2019, I successfully passed field comprehensive exams in American Politics and Public Policy. In May, 2019, I.

Master Of Professional Studies, Political Management

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Activities and Societies: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Political Science Club (Founder), Pre-Law Club, Student Orientation Staff.