Chris Taylor

Current

• Associate Consultant at Impact International

Past

• Financial Planner at Networth Solutions
• Sales Manager at Ecipse Marketing
• Volunteer Representative in Paris, France at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Web Developer at Self-Employed
• Merchandise Supervisor at Lagoon Amusement Park

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Education

• Brigham Young University

Connections

75 connections

Industry

Management Consulting

Chris Taylor’s Experience

• Associate Consultant

  Impact International

  (Management Consulting industry)

  October 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

  • Analyzed survey and entrance application data from graduates of Academy for Creating Enterprise in Cebu, Philippines, using regression analysis in order to identify key entrepreneurial traits
  • Restructured admissions processes and criteria that the Board of Directors unanimously approved
  • Provided ongoing analysis and creation of replication model for future expansion into Brazil and Mexico

• Financial Planner

  Networth Solutions

  (Management Consulting industry)

  January 2008 — October 2008 (10 months)

  • Increased clients’ net worth by improving debt management, implementing investment strategies, and structuring retirement planning through analysis of their personal finances in face-to-face consultations
  • Contributed to the branch’s becoming one of the top branches nationwide, generating $300,000 in commissions

• Sales Manager

  Ecipse Marketing

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  April 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 6 months)

  • Led the company as the number one sales representative (over 400 sales representatives)
  • Produced one of the highest revenue-generating branches with $700,000 in a four-month period
  • Hired, trained, and managed team of over 30 sales representatives
  • Established brand-new office, trained office staff, and ran day-to-day office operations

• Volunteer Representative in Paris, France

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  (Religious Institutions industry)

  December 2004 — December 2006 (2 years 1 month)

  • Managed activities of 133 representatives in order to meet their goals, and trained them in individual communication, problem solving, language, and teaching skills
  • Appointed Assistant to the President, provided leadership support and organization development

• Web Developer

  Self-Employed

  (Internet industry)

  March 2002 — December 2004 (2 years 10 months)

  • Designed, developed, and maintained websites for a variety of small businesses
  • Enabled businesses to connect more effectively with their customers, including online shopping carts and flash interactivity

• Merchandise Supervisor

  Lagoon Amusement Park

  (Retail industry)

  May 2002 — June 2003 (1 year 2 months)

  • Managed merchandise stores and employees, significantly increasing sales
  • Controlled inventory and cash flow

Chris Taylor’s Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor of Science in Business Management – Finance Emphasis , Finance, Entrepreneurship , 2007 — 2010 (expected)

  • Full-Tuition Academic Scholarship
  • Honors Program
  • GPA 3.9
  • Management Consulting Club, Vice President of Firm Relations

  Activities and Societies:

  CEO Club, BYU
  Vice President of Communications and Logistics
  • Spearheaded fund-raising project that provided all necessary funding for yearly activities
  • Revamped web site, increasing traffic 194%
  • Placed 2nd overall out of 132 schools in a national competition in Chicago

Additional Information

Chris Taylor’s Interests:

Entrepreneurial ventures, new technology, social networking, and snowboarding

Chris Taylor’s Groups:

Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization

•    BYU Marriott School of Management
•    Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization - CEO BYU
•    Brigham Young University Management Society
•    BYU Management Consulting Club
•    The Official BYU Strategy Major Network

Chris Taylor’s Honors:

Academic Scholarship
AP Scholar with Honor Award
Honor Academic Letter

Chris Taylor’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch