As the Founder and CEO of Taylor Melrose, I have built a genderless afro+latino diverse body and skincare line focused on inclusivity, sustainability alignment, and delivering high-quality personal care products for melanin-rich skin. With multiple unique collections under development, we specialize in unique formulation, product development, branding, and packaging—offering a 360° approach to our categories even our industry.At Taylor Melrose, we’re committed to creating products that are not only luxurious but also eco-conscious. Our clean conscious beauty products are improving to meet the highest sustainability and health standards, reducing harmful ingredients while keeping quality at the forefront. We’ve implemented turn-key operations that reduce environmental contaminants and ensure the best for both your skin and the planet.As a proud Minority, LGBTQ, and Disability-Owned Business Enterprise, DEI and social impact are at the core of our values. With over 15 years of experience in business, product development, and supply chain management, Taylor Melrose is positioned to emerge as one of the industry’s leading names in luxury personal care.Our mission is to build a strong foundation of business knowledge, deliver competitive pricing, and serve as a trusted diversity supplier to our partners and recognizable brand on retail shelf. We strive to grow Taylor Melrose into a household name, driving impact through sustainable beauty solutions.From sourcing to product development, packaging to retail expansion, Taylor Melrose is your go-to for top-tier beauty solutions and creative services. Join us in making a difference, one product at a time! Let’s connect and explore how we can work together.

In my role as Senior Graphic Designer at Liverpool Los Angeles, I worked within established brand guidelines to create cohesive, visually engaging content across omni-channel platforms, including retail, wholesale, and eCommerce. My responsibilities included developing and maintaining social media cadence, designing grid layout mockups, and creating guest wholesale marketing collateral. I supported the production of key assets, including videos for evergreen product line reviews and seasonal line sheets, managing collections that spanned over 200-300 fashion pieces per season—ranging from basics and denim to sweaters, knits, dresses, shoes, and suits for both men and women.Key Contributions:- Social Media & Marketing Collateral: Designed social media content, mockups, and digital assets for performance-driven marketing campaigns.- eCommerce Photo Shoots & Digital Ads: Assisted on eCommerce photo shoots and created digital ads, consistently achieving high Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) of 10-14x, both monthly and quarterly.- Cross-Department Collaboration: Worked closely with our Marketing and eCommerce teams to hit and exceed sales goals.- Agency Collaboration: Partnered with Group8A, a digital advertising agency, to ensure alignment of brand assets with key messaging, while managing projects and providing design support.- Fashion Industry Expertise: Provided creative direction and support for two seasons of fashion line reviews, delivering high-quality visual assets across 200-300 fashion pieces per season.Throughout my tenure, I contributed to Liverpool Los Angeles' growth by delivering impactful, on-brand creative work in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Skylar Taylor, a powerhouse Black creative, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 2015 after graduating early from The Art Institute with a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Founding his first creative agency right out of college, Skylar quickly became a driving force in the industry, specializing in branding, corporate identity, and graphic design. Inspired by the legendary designer Massimo Vignelli, Skylar incorporates Vignelli’s timeless principles into his work, creating designs that are intricate yet accessible.Skylar Taylor Design is more than a creative agency—it's a strategic partner for businesses looking to evolve and thrive. We focus on ideas consulting, creative marketing, and brand pivots, helping companies refresh their identity or build something entirely new. Our approach blends artistic vision with strategic thinking, delivering thoughtful solutions that align with our clients' goals.Our services include:Brand Creation & Revamp: Building or redefining brand identities with a modern, compelling approach.Creative Marketing: Crafting marketing assets and strategies that resonate with target audiences and drive results.Business Consulting: Guiding businesses with clear, actionable strategies to set them on the path to growth and sustainability.At Skylar Taylor Design, we’re driven by a passion for responsible design, ensuring our work not only pushes creative boundaries but also has a positive, ethical impact. Whether you need branding, marketing, or a full business strategy revamp, Skylar Taylor Design is here to help you realize your vision and build it with a winning strategy.With over 15 years of experience, we've helped brands turn ideas into reality—let’s elevate your brand to new heights!

At MK Diamonds, I played a pivotal role in rebranding and elevating the company's presence in a competitive and saturated diamond industry. Collaborating with a strong-willed yet inexperienced leader, we set out to differentiate the brand with a fresh, innovative approach.My responsibilities included strategic rebranding and brand building, where I led the transformation of MK Diamonds into a more contemporary and compelling name in the market. I also spearheaded the online marketing team, ensuring our social media management was consistent and engaging across platforms. As the influencer liaison, I coordinated partnerships that expanded our reach and resonated with our target audience.I directed both art and creative direction, overseeing key aspects like photo art direction and managing visuals for campaigns that aligned with our strategic goals. My role also involved creative project management, ensuring that projects were delivered on time while maintaining high-quality standards. Working closely as the PR liaison with StylePR, I ensured the brand's story was told through the right media channels.Additionally, I implemented strategic marketing initiatives to drive sales and increase brand awareness. Through a combination of digital strategy and social media coordination, we pushed MK Diamonds and JustDesi Diamonds forward, leveraging the creative genius behind the new venture before it expanded into fashion.This experience not only allowed me to grow as a leader but also left a lasting impact on the brand’s positioning and success in a rapidly changing industry.

In my role as Creative Director and Brand Architect at Just Desi Jewelry, I had the privilege of collaborating with Cole Moser to elevate the brand's identity and market presence. My primary focus was on developing a cohesive brand strategy that resonated with our target audience and positioned Just Desi as a leader in the jewelry industry.Key Achievements:Strategic Partnerships: Successfully signed Just Desi with StylePR, leveraging my extensive network in the fashion and entertainment industries to secure prominent placements.Celebrity Endorsements: Facilitated A-list celebrity placements, garnering visibility and credibility for the brand through collaborations with icons like Julia Roberts, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Lady Gaga, and Jennifer Lopez.Influencer Engagement: Strategically engaged with top influencers, creating impactful campaigns that amplified our brand message and expanded our reach.Brand Development: Developed the overall brand architecture, ensuring that our visual identity, messaging, and marketing efforts were cohesive and aligned with our mission.My commitment to leveraging relationships and brokering deals is a testament to my dedication and loyalty to the brands I work with. Through hard work and creative vision, I have helped propel Just Desi Jewelry into the spotlight, showcasing its unique designs and craftsmanship to a wider audience.This role has not only allowed me to explore my passion for creative direction but also reinforced my belief in the power of collaboration and strategic marketing in building a successful brand. Let’s connect and explore opportunities to create impactful and innovative brand experiences together!

Assisted an incredible strategic 20+ design team. Under the Creative Director and Graphic Design Manager I assisted with overflow projects, image resizing for international market collateral, web banner ad creation, Sephora & Ulta sales podium, light box graphic production and educational material creation for cross functional departments i.e. HR/Marketing.

As a Packaging Designer at Jocott Brands, I played a key role in producing innovative packaging designs and marketing collateral for a diverse suite of products across our 20+ in-house brands. My focus was on maintaining a consistent brand identity and experience, ensuring that each product not only met aesthetic standards but also resonated with our target audience.Key Responsibilities:Produce Packaging Design: Developed packaging concepts and designs for full-size, sample-size, and seasonal products, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.Creative Direction: Provided conceptual, design, and copy direction, maintaining clarity and creativity in communication of design strategies.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Product Development and Marketing teams to produce innovative designs, adhering to budgets and production schedules.Die Line Development: Designed and drew die lines for special packaging projects, creatively solving packaging challenges to enhance product presentation.Research and Innovation: Researched and explored innovative packaging structures, designs, and materials to improve existing items and develop new ones.Packaging Management: Managed all aspects of assigned packaging projects, from structure development and electronic die line creation to preparing files for printers and vendors.Approval Process Oversight: Accountable for the packaging design approval process, ensuring compliance with brand standards for design accuracy and quality, collaborating efficiently with the Art Director.Mock-Up Creation: Created mock-up samples for costing, concept approval, and presentations to stakeholders.Standards Maintenance: Developed and maintained internal packaging material specification standards, ensuring alignment with current industry standards.

Work collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals with excellent leadership to drive results and create AR solutions. • Responsible for helping to manage the companies risk and exposure. • Manage extended credit on customer accounts.• Manage customer EDI invoicing, assisting with cash application efforts.• Driving key metrics such as aging, and reduction in days sales outstanding (DSO).• Submitting invoices to our customer EDI Portal• Issuing credit in accordance with customer accounts• Troubleshooting invoice issues with dealer services• Maintaining a great level of customer satisfaction through proper customer relationships management.

Work collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals with excellent leadership to drive results and create AP solutions.

Commercial Print is my area of ease, I have collaborated on numerous projects that include but limited to the following:Icon Fitness, Weider Product line for Sears retailer - Fitness ModelUtah Travel Council | State of Utah - Brochures and marketing materials - Lori Adamski PeekOpalescence Teeth Whiting - UltraDent Products, Inc.RMA - The Risk Management, Financial Service IndustryBOWGDental Town Magazine Cover - April 2013 - Henry Schein Practice Solutions - 03/2013Exxon Mobil SAG Commercial - Solitude Mountain Resort - Rabbit ContentChristian Video-Chapel - Allen Communications, Salt Lake City, Utah (SL Photo Collective) Spring Mobile Web Campaign - igFilms - Issac Goeckeritz/ Nik Bradshaw, Salt Lake City, Utah Project Synopsys with Tom Walton | Phase 4 Productions | Usage: Industrial Corporate MarketingMordina - Scanner Shoot/Rapid Fuel/TruAge - Christopher Manning & Scott Fuhriman | Commercial Print Honda Dealers of Utah / Honda Impatient Cow ProductionsStaywell / Impatient Cow 3Q Advertising / Producer JakeMcCann Erickson Advertising Firm:GE Healthcare | Tammy Maikowski. Project Elite Photo CampaignVerizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless Point of Sale Campaign. Verizon EnterpriseMicrosoft - Windows 7 Campaign POVSamsung/SpingGo.com / Cosmic Pictures - MP Cunningham

Fastest growing music library in the US used to promote, sell and support the world’s largest companies including Acura, Chevrolet, Nike, ABC, CBS, ESPN, Disney, Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks and more; Revenue $2.87 Billion (US$;2013) • Full charge processing of all accounts payable• Manage all petty cash and office supply expense accounts• Maintain 18 employees expenses, operating Concur• Maintain 5 office spaces, LA, NYC, Paris, UK, Germany, South America• Reconcile 5 bank balances; record general ledger entries• Reclassify American Express/Concur T&E to SAP GL Accounts and Budgets• Establish customer credit lines and set up credit accounts with vendors• Process all International wires, performance royalties, and Check Requests• Adhere to NYSE accounting closure dates for sales cut off, monthly P&L, Financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards• Manage Musician/Composer Payables, Vendor Set up• Full charge of processing 1099 forms annually• Manage Domestic/International shipping and company inventory • Approve and coordinate annual trade show logistics