Mark Taylor

Current

• Professional Speaker at Vistage International
• Chair at Vistage International
• Author at Computerized Shipping Systems (Self-employed)

• Writer at PARCEL Magazine

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Past

• Co-founder, Board Member, Chief Logistics Officer at RedRoller, Inc.
• Founder and CEO at TAYLOR Systems Engineering Corporation
• Owner/Founder of Detroit Office at EVCOR

• Senior Area Sales Manager at Pitney Bowes
• Executive VP at Potentials Unlimited

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Education

• George Mason University
• The Newfield Network
• University of Phoenix

• Grand Valley State University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Conscious Leadership Course

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Recommended

14 people have recommended Mark

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Management Consulting

Websites

• Vistage Website
• CEOCoachNYC Blog

Mark Taylor’s Summary

A results-oriented executive with a 35-year history as an accomplished CEO and corporate manager, Mark’s extensive leadership and operational experience offers a diversity of relevant business building skills and perspective to Chief Executives and business owners. Mark thrives on coaching people who run companies to positively transform their businesses during times of turmoil.

As a industry expert consulting thousands of organizations, including Unisys, Ford, General Electric, the United States Postal Service, DHL, and Standard Register Corporation, Mark is considered to be the nation’s authority on increasing profit and productivity in shipping operations. He has been featured as an industry expert on ABC News and in the New York Times, and is the author of Computerized Shipping Systems: Increasing Profit & Productivity Through Technology. Taylor has been named a Distinguished Logistics Professional (DLP) by the American Society of Transportation & Logistics in recognition of his 30 year, career-long contributions to the field of logistics.

Taylor is in demand as a speaker at major industry events, including PARCEL, Document Strategy Forum, the National Conference on Operations & Fulfillment, the National Postal Forum, the Council of Logistics Management, Mailcom, and the Parcel Logistics Expo. He was selected by Vistage International to join their elite corps of professional speakers to CEOs and senior executives.

He writes a monthly columns for PARCEL & Mailing Systems magazines, and is a frequent contributor to numerous industry publications, including Operations and Fulfillment, MAIL, and Frontline Solutions magazines.

Mark Taylor’s Specialties:

Executive Coaching, Business Coaching, Coaching CEOs in New York, Social Media Consulting, LinkedIn Consulting, Management,Coaching,Business Operations, Shipping Systems Technology, Parcel Carriers, Process Optimization, Marketing, Cutting-Edge Technologies, Sales, Blogging, Social Media

Mark Taylor’s Experience

• Professional Speaker

  Vistage International

  (Privately Held; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  May 2009 — Present (7 months)

  As a Vistage speaker, Mark’s experience, knowledge and expertise makes a real difference in the lives of CEOs and senior executives as he inspires and motivates them to implement meaningful change in their companies and personal lives.
  
  Mark has become part of an elite corps of sought-after content experts. Only the best speakers, trainers and consultants—those who can consistently deliver actionable ideas and real take-home value to diverse groups of chief executives—are invited to become Vistage speakers.
  
  An essential component of the Vistage experience, Vistage speakers provide chief executives with practical content and actionable ideas to help them become better leaders, make better decisions and achieve better results. They combine first-class presentation skills with the ability to interact closely with executives and produce results in a dynamic, small-group setting. And by tailoring their material to the specific needs of each group, Vistage speakers create a lasting positive impact on our members’ businesses.
  
  Vistage speakers are leading experts in all aspects of business and life balance who deliver fresh perspectives, new ideas and real-world learning in interactive workshops. They play a pivotal role in helping members achieve results by delivering expert insight on critical business issues, breakthrough ideas and time-tested tools that business leaders can immediately implement in their companies.

• Chair

  Vistage International

  (Privately Held; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  January 2009 — Present (11 months)

  Established in 1957, Vistage is the world’s leading chief executive organization.
  
  With Vistage, CEOs become better leaders, make better decisions and get better results. Members gain fresh perspective and find new solutions through a unique combination of peer group meetings, one-to-one coaching, expert workshops and access to “members only” conferences, online best practices and a global network of more than 14,000 executives.
  
  Vistage really works. Members’ companies are better run and grow their revenues, on average, at more than twice the percentage growth rate after joining Vistage.
  
  As a Vistage Chair, Mark facilitates monthly meetings with people who run companies on the most difficult problems they face and then coaches members one-on-one in between meetings. In both a group and individual setting, Vistage members have in-depth exchanges and candid discussions in a confidential environment that results in both company and personal growth.

• Author

  Computerized Shipping Systems (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

  1995 — Present (14 years )

  In 1995, authored the first and only book on Computerized Shipping Systems. In 2000, rewrote and updated the book. Computerized Shipping Systems: Increasing Profit Through Technology, details how shippers can utilize systems to significantly improve shipping options and reduce costs, while dramatically improving customer and staff satisfaction--and enhancing profitability.

• Writer

  PARCEL Magazine

  (Writing and Editing industry)

  1990 — Present (19 years )

  Write the monthly column, "Mastering Management" as well as several feature stories a year about the shipping industry and management.

• Co-founder, Board Member, Chief Logistics Officer

  RedRoller, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

  August 2004 — September 2008 (4 years 2 months)

  In August 2004, was hired to assess the concept of a Web-based shipping system that would operate similar to e-travel sites. Immediately identified the opportunity for small businesses and began working to design and build the functionality of RedRoller.com, create relationships with parcel carriers, and raise capital.
  
  Responsible for creating the business relationships with the US Post Office, Endicia, DHL, FedEx, and regional carriers which made RedRoller a viable technology. Acquired a solid reputation with venture capitalists for in-depth domain expertise.
  
  In December 2005, merged the company I founded, TAYLOR Systems Engineering Corporation with RedRoller, and became its Chief Logistics Officer. Worked with IT & Marketing to deliver ground-breaking technology for online shipping, providing multi-carrier rating, shipping, tracking and application integration for the small business to consumer market segments.

• Founder and CEO

  TAYLOR Systems Engineering Corporation

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Military industry)

  August 1989 — September 2008 (19 years 2 months)

  Founded company to provide computerized shipping systems for clients desiring to save money in their shipping & warehouse operations. Implemented over 2,000 projects for clients such as Ford Motor Company, Michelin Tire, Schering Labs, Standard Register & Unisys.
  
  Recognized as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Michigan.
  
  Broad range of experience in manufacturing & distribution applications involving weighing, bar coding, labeling, small parcel & LTL rating, bills of lading, & reports. Specialized in PC/Host systems integration with virtually every available platform, database, ERP, and accounting system including SAP, BaaN, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, SBT, Great Plains, MAS 90, Macola, Navision, Peachtree, FACTS, Profit 21, Real World, Epicor, Noble House, QuickBooks, Business Works.
  
  Provided professional services including consulting, specification design, systems planning, project management, installation, training, service, & support.

• Owner/Founder of Detroit Office

  EVCOR

  (Computer Software industry)

  August 1989 — January 2000 (10 years 6 months)

  Founded the Southeastern Michigan location of EVCOR, an INC 500 company.

• Senior Area Sales Manager

  Pitney Bowes

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PBI; Business Supplies and Equipment industry)

  1976 — 1989 (13 years )

  ● Responsible for training 9 sales managers & 58 sales reps
  ● Launch Manager for the Computerized Parcel Shipping System
  ● Exceeded $5,000,000 quota
  ● Sales Leadership Club (top 10% in U.S.), 1986, 1987, 1988
  
  Area Sales Manager
  
  ● Managed 2 sales managers and 24 sales representatives
  ● Exceeded $2,000,000 quota
  ● Area Sales Manager of the Year, Great Lakes Region, 1982, 1983
  ● Pacemaker Leadership Club (top 5% of the US), 1982, 1983, 1984

• Executive VP

  Potentials Unlimited

  (Computer Software industry)

  1981 — 1982 (1 year )

Mark Taylor’s Education

• George Mason University

  Coaching & Organizational Learning 2002 — 2002

  ● Addressed the crucial dimension of emotions and moods in organizational life and learned how to distinguish them and address their role in leadership impact.
  ● Learned how to design and bring shifts to leadership and management practices that positively impact organizational performance.
  ● Addressed the skills and practices that make teams effective in making and managing commitments that satisfy their customers.
  ● Gained operational answers and frameworks for working with organizational practices, including:
  ● Dealing productively and creatively with breakdowns
  ● Managing satisfaction, dissatisfaction, and expectations
  ● Building high value
  ● Managing overwhelm and capacity
  ● Explored what it means to lead and the skills, competencies and wisdom needed to face the increasing speed and complexity of our times?

• The Newfield Network

  Certification , Coaching , 2002 — 2002

  The Coaching for Personal and Professional Mastery Certificate was a 9 month program designed to transform the individual and the organization.
  
  My teacher was Julio Olalla,Julio Olalla, founder and president of The Newfield Network. He is best known for his masterful skills in supporting others to tackle tough issues, personal and professional, with great heart, wisdom, and innovative thinking.
  
  In 2006, Julio was invited to work with the new president of Chile, Michele Bachelet, and her Cabinet on issues of building a powerful and trusting leadership team. He continues to work with various ministries in the Chilean government on topics of improving communication, building trust, innovative leadership, and building emotional competencies.

• University of Phoenix

  MBA , Finance, Operations, Marketing , 1995 — 1998

• Grand Valley State University

  BS , Management & Computers , 1976 — 1980

  Activities and Societies:

  William James College

• Eastern Michigan University

  Psychology 1973 — 1976

  Activities and Societies:

  President, Student Democratic Caucus,
  Presidential Scholarship,
  John S Knight Debate Scholarship

• Conscious Leadership Course

  Transformational Learning, Unconditional Responsibility, Values, Authentic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Impeccable Coordination, Constructive Negotiation

Additional Information

Mark Taylor’s Websites:

• Vistage Website
• CEOCoachNYC Blog

Mark Taylor’s Interests:

TEC Speaker, Coaching, Ken Wilber, Integral Leadership, Julio Olalla, Fernando Flores, Ontological Design, Philosophy, Waking Down in Mutuality

Mark Taylor’s Groups:

Vistage International,TEC International, The Executive Committee, Newfield Network, Integral Institute, American Society of Transportation & Logistics, Association of Independent Mailing Equipment Dealers, Kewill Certified Solution Provider, Endicia Dealer, Certified FedEx Systems Integrator, Rushmore, Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals Forum, Supply Chain Pro, Airfreight.com, PARCEL Conference, American Society of Transportation and Logistics, Waking Down and Integral Institute,

•    Executive Suite
•    Air Freight
•    Supply Chain Movement
•    Supply Chain Professionals
•    University of Phoenix Alumni
•    Dale Carnegie Global Graduates
•    Link to New York
•    University of Phoenix MBA Alumni
•    Trade Professional.Net
•    SupplyChainPro
•    LinkEds & writers
•    TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
•    Brazil - All Things Business
•    Landmark Graduates
•    CXO (CEO, COO, CKO, CFO, CMO, CAO, CVO, CDO, CRO, CLO, CSO & CTO) Community
•    P.A.N.G. NEW YORK
•    Warehouse Management Software Consultants
•    Landmark Forum Graduates Alumni
•    Friends of Brazil / Amigos do Brasil
•    Vistage - CEO Leadership
•    Pitney Bowes Network
•    The New York City Business Networking Group
•    The Emotional Intelligence Network
•    The Philosophy Network
•    The Official Alumni Association of University of Phoenix
•    NEW YORK CITY
•    Coaches Exchange
•    The Logistics Community
•    Global Executive Exchange
•    American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL)
•    Sandler Training Alumni
•    Parcel and Postal Distribution Forum
•    Linkin Transportation Professionals
•    C-Level Executive Network
•    Freight & Logistics Professionals
•    Integral Institute
•    Newfield Network
•    Landmark Forum Graduates' Business Network
•    Three Laws Leaders
•    Small Business News and Information for the Entrepreneur
•    Sudio VI Jan 2009
•    Vistage Chair Group for Leveraging Social Media
•    NY/NJ Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups
•    Vistage Tri-State (NY, NJ, CT) Member Group
•    PurchasingBizconnect
•    PARCEL
•    Mailing Systems Technology
•    Vistage Chairs
•    First Degree - Build Business! PR, Marketing, Sales, Word of Mouth and Jobs
•    New York Entrepreneur Week

Mark Taylor’s Honors:

Distinguished Logistics Professional 2006
U.S Postal Service Certified Shipping Professional, November 2005
Area Sales Manager of the Year, Pitney Bowes, 1982, 1983
Outstanding Young Citizen of the Year, Mayoral Hall of Fame Award
U.S. Jaycees Speak Up Competition, First Place
Patent Pending, Internet/EDI Technology
Speaker, PARCEL, 2007-2008
Speaker, Parcel & Shipping Distribution Conference, 1997-2006
Speaker, Executive Development Program, Council of Logistics Management, 2003
Speaker, National Conference on Operations and Fulfillment, 2001-2008
Speaker, National Postal Forum, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007
Speaker, Frontline Solutions, 2002
Author, Computerized Shipping Systems: Increasing Profit and Productivity Through Technology, 1995
Author, Computerized Shipping Systems: Increasing Profit and Productivity Through Technology Millennium Edition, 2000
Dale Carnegie Sales Talk Championship, First Place
Dale Carnegie Human Relations Award