Leslie Taylor Email and Phone Number

After 12.5 years of learning, collaborating, and driving Business Transformation initiatives at Sysco, my position was eliminated. I used this invaluable life break to recharge and rediscover some hidden talents, working on select consulting projects focused on interior design and client development.For anyone reading this who is on a similar journey, get some part-time work to keep the income flowing but also use the time to focus on talents you have not yet explored. You will emerge a better version of your former self!!

Provided strategic direction to support multi-year organizational initiative to elevate company customer and associate experience.

Developed and executed strategic sales initiatives for the national sales organization of the largest distributor in the Foodservice industry.

Worked to expand business opportunities for boutique graphic design firm specializing in serving the newspaper industry through ad design alternatives and marketing campaigns; and small business clients through customized web development.

Increased Aetna brand awareness and market share in diverse market segments and led efforts to advance company’s commitment to reducing ethnic disparities in health care.Highlights of Major Accomplishments: - Designed, developed and implemented a market segmentation strategy that achieved a 65% increase in annual sales growth despite employer layoffs- Raised brand awareness by creating marketing materials and advertising strategy- Developed relationships with brokers and key stakeholders to drive new sales and serve as a coalition of advisors to Aetna on issues related to health care delivery- Collaborated with non-profit organizations on RFP's for health projects and oversaw the allocation of $1M in Foundation grants to support health initiatives

Advocated aviation development throughout the U.S. and Latin America by interfacing with Senior executives, Elected officials and Government regulators to forward the company agenda and influence policies related to taxation, airport security and tourism. Highlights of Major Accomplishments:- Served on the management team responsible for executing company turnaround plan- Helped defeat a $32M annual jet fuel excise tax proposal before the Texas Legislature - Formed a grassroots team of business and labor groups to further airport development and secure approval of a $1B airport project by the Port Authority of NY & NJ - Selected by Continental CEO to direct a community-wide corporate fundraising campaign in Houston that raised over $78M - Helped ensure passage of the Federal Airline Stabilization Act after 9/11 which provided the airline industry an unprecedented $15B in aid and loan guarantees

Identified, pursued and developed e-commerce partnerships, primarily with Consumer Package Goods companies (CPGs). Negotiated and managed content sponsorship and distribution deals and worked with media buyers.

Managed constituent relations for Speaker's District in Hartford, CT and directed legislative agenda for Speaker for all legislative sessions.

Managed two concurrent State House campaign races.