Kari Taylor Email & Phone Number

West Palm Beach, FL, US

Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

• CEO of Taylor Communications:
• Spearheading freelancing work and community relations initiatives, as well as advancing my education in preparation for an HR career transition:
• Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification of Achievement SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Exam Preparation Learning System
• Rice University | Emeritus Online Program, HR Management Certification
• Congressional Awards Service Coordinator
• PTO Vice President & Secretary | Wellington Landings Middle School

Palm Beach County

Led recipients of the prestigious Congressional Award—one of the highest civilian honors for volunteer service—through their transformative journey toward achieving bronze, silver, and, ultimately, the coveted gold medal. This rigorous process, spanning at least three years and requiring over 400 hours of volunteer work, personal development, physical.

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Led and managed 16 members through the requirements and volunteer service needed within their level of service.

Wellington, FL

• Developed fundraising strategies and budgeting to provide much needed services and equipment to the middle school. Budgeting cuts due to district renovations left them $9,000 under normal circumstances.
• As a board of three, managed 10 school-wide events annually from Walk-A-Thon, Open Houses and 6th grade orientation to Teacher Appreciate breakfasts to club events. Managed a volunteer-base, including teachers and.
• Maintained minutes and detailed record of all meetings and follow-up agenda items.
• Historian for what had been accomplished including a detailed spreadsheet outlining expenses, supplies, steps taken, and revenue generated.
• Implemented opportunities for recruiting and maintained high morale with volunteers and leadership. Recruited volunteer leaders to lead up different fundraising efforts and web/communication efforts of school-wide.

• Manage daily operations of corporate communications department for Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
• HR Responsibilities/Staff Management
• Marketing research, analysis and marketing plans
• Hospital Strategy
• Media Relations/ Hospital Spokesperson
• Special Event Planning

• Manage daily operations of public relations department for Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
• Supervise Public Relations coordinators
• Media relations spokesperson for both hospital
• Coordinator of all printed materials (including budgeting, copy writing, and editing, and vendor relations for both hospitals)
• Plan and coordinate average of 15 special events per year
• Deliver presentations and speeches

• Wrote press releases and feature articles
• Created ad layouts and billboards
• Planned and coordinated average of 15 special events per year
• Wrote and edited copy for printed materials distributed internally and externally and vendor relations
• Represented hospital to external and internal audiences

Daytona Beach, Florida

• Wrote and edited press releases, feature articles, newsletters, and collateral material
• Planned, designed, implemented, and managed Special Events
• Campaign management for the largest government unit
• Community outreach and involvement
• Keynote speaking engagements
• Acting Department Director

Professional Certification In Hr Management, Human Resources Management And Services

Professional certification in HR to supplement business experience and undergraduate education.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Speech Communications/Focus In Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Zeta Phi Eta -National Honorary Sorority in Speech Communications

Education record

Certificate Of Achievement Shrm-Cp/Shrm-Scp, Exam Prepation Learning System 2024