Taylor Frost Email & Phone Number

Groningen, Netherlands

Austin, US

• As a Business Director with Arete, I am responsible for both strategic and operational functions to drive organizational growth and success. My role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including:
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute long-term business strategies to meet company goals, ensuring alignment with market trends and growth opportunities.
• Marketing Oversight: Lead high-level marketing initiatives, ensuring brand consistency, market penetration, and effective campaign execution.
• Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment process, attracting top-tier talent to enhance organizational capabilities and foster a dynamic workplace culture.
• Client Outreach & Business Development: Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities to expand market share and drive revenue.
• Employee Engagement & Performance Management: Focus on enhancing team morale, optimizing employee engagement strategies, and supporting performance management processes to maximize productivity and professional.

• Recruited as TABP to scale new advanced technology EPCM startup business unit, Springtide, a division of IPS.
• Led full recruitment activities on global program issues and solutions continually improving the quality of talent entering the organization.
• Collaborated with Division Leaders and Hiring Managers to identify and deliver project requirements.
• Provided data, analytics, and industry insights to support candidate attraction and employee retention.
• Implemented strategic recruiting programs based on current and anticipated business needs.
• Ensured a positive candidate experience irrespective of outcome through managed communications and transparency.

Blue Bell, PA, US

• Talent Acquisition Lead for IPS-Integrated Project Services & Springtide Project Services across life science and advanced technology projects.Recruited to scale new advanced technology EPCM startup business unit.
• Led full recruitment activities on global program issues and solutions continually improving the quality of talent entering the organization.
• Collaborated with Division Leaders and Hiring Managers to identify and deliver project requirements.
• Provided data, analytics, and industry insights to support candidate attraction and employee retention.
• Implemented strategic recruiting programs based on current and anticipated business needs.
• Ensured a positive candidate experience irrespective of outcome through managed communications and transparency.

Amsterdam, NL

• Responsible for the overall management of People, Process, and Technology related to business process improvements for US business streams.
• Program Lead for US and Global technology platforms selection, implementation, training, management, process improvement, and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for managing a team of 15 recruitment and business operations support staff across multiple locations and operations.
• Managed and streamlined revenue tracking against budgetary spend, service contract negotiations and approvals, and strategic business decisions based on data analysis and ROI evaluations.
• Created process workflows and SOPs that integrated multiple workstreams and promoted continuous improvement throughout organization.
• Collaborated with global Marketing and HRBPs to identify opportunities related to talent attraction and retention. Actively participated in collaborative committees and ERGs focused on improving candidate and employee.

Amsterdam, NL

• Instrumental in expanding the company's advanced technology presence in the US by establishing operations across multiple new geographies, driving business development and relationship management, talent acquisition.
• Generated +$2M in high margin revenue through successful recruitment strategy and execution resulting in x10 billable revenue to the bottom line.
• Built lasting relationships with Executive Leadership, Senior Management, and Hiring Managers across global business units providing EPCM and contracted resourcing solutions.
• Participated in onsite training and field walks to better understand the project environment.
• Successfully delivered full lifecycle recruitment, including market data, to business unit operations for Advanced Technology and Life Science projects throughout the United States, APAC, and EMEA regions.

Lake Oswego, OR, US

• Reported directly to the Vice President on business unit performance utilizing data metric analysis and reporting tools to maximize efficiency and profitability by reducing cost, time-to-fill, and increasing employee.
• Managed key client accounts and maintained positive professional relationships for top-tier supplier status. Clients included global Architectural/Engineering & EPCM firms consistently ranked among ENR’s top 500..
• Managed the full lifecycle recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, selection, and onboarding. Utilized various recruiting tools to source, engage, and attract highly technical professionals.
• Responsible for drafting job descriptions, employment offers, performing reference checks, conducting salary negotiations, and onboarding.
• Managed and trained a team of 5 direct and indirect reports and worked with HR to provide a positive and efficient onboarding process for new employees.
• Developed best recruiting practices and wrote Applicant Tracking System SOP.Flux provides careers and high-caliber professionals in the Architecture & Engineering, Information Technology and Business Professional.

Alpahretta, GA, US

• Recruited, hired, onboarded, and trained staff for new retail franchise start-up.
• Responsible for overall sales, operations, and employee/customer satisfaction.
• Exceeded company goals to obtain #1 earning store within the region every month.

Pittsburgh, PA, Pennsylvania, US

• Responsible for full desk recruitment throughout Western Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
• Established strong professional relationships with both candidates and clients in Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Finance, and Operations to capitalize on business development and placement opportunities.
• Conducted internet research and utilized cold-calling and internal databases to build candidate pipelines in multiple functional areas and professional disciplines.

Seattle, US

• Lead supervisor responsible for training new employees in my department
• Cultivated long-term customer relationships while exceeding team sales goals
• Streamlined procedures for soft line goods
• Optimized visual standards, Coop membership sales, along with front and back of house communications to enhance customer experience

Westlake Village, CA, US

• General Manager overseeing sales and operations of national music retail stores generating over $5M+ annually. Received multiple Sales and Operations awards for district, regional, and national performance.
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, promotions and terminations, P&L, scheduling, and payroll.
• Worked extensively with the Corporate office and Human Resources to promote employee engagement and increase customer satisfaction.

Business Administration And Management & Percussion Performance

Marketing/Marketing Management, General Studies

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