Taylor Barr

Current

Corporate Communications Associate at iContact

Past

Technical Recruiter/Social Media Liaison at The Select Group
Marketing Internet Strategist/Assistant Campaign Manager at Committee to Elect Elena Kaplan
Audio Production Intern at Diovoce Inc.m (Sole Proprietorship)

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Education

Elon University
Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
Woodward Academy

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Taylor Barr’s Summary

My personal mission is, "to help others achieve their dreams." Whether big or smalI, I am determined to assist others in achieving their highest potential.

Experienced in social media strategy for small to mid-sized businesses, I work to create unique platforms that properly represent a company's brand reputation. In addition, I do corporate writing and work in media relations, for one of the fastest growing software companies in North Carolina.

Lastly, I am musician and overall music addict. For more information visit www.TaylorBarr.com

Some business topics that I love to discuss with like minded folks: Social Media! Search Engine Marketing & Optimization, Internet Start ups, Social Entrepreneurship & Change, Technology, Micro-finance and Education.

Taylor Barr’s Specialties:

Social Media Expert
Marketing Design and Implementation
Corporate Writing/ Public Relations

Taylor Barr’s Experience

Corporate Communications Associate

iContact

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

August 2008 — Present (2 months)

I am a Corporate Communications Associate for iContact, an online communications company that provides software products that improve the efficiency of marketing communications for businesses.

About iContact:
With over 29,689 customers, iContact is a leading on-demand email marketing service. iContact allows organizations of all sizes to easily create, send, and track email newsletters, RSS feeds, surveys, and autoresponders.

Market leaders like AT&T, Vonage, Symantec, International Paper, ReMax, Centex Homes, and Viacom use iContact to build stronger relationships with their customers and prospects at a fraction of the cost of traditional marketing methods.
Technical Recruiter/Social Media Liaison

The Select Group

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

June 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 1 month)

• Utilize advanced recruiting strategies to obtain quality talent for a top fifty, “fastest growing” recruiting firm in the Raleigh/Durham area
• Responsible for administrating the candidate-hiring process in association with account managers and client personnel
• Establish and maintain strong symbiotic relationships with both candidates and hiring managers to increase communication and feedback
• Source and select candidates via internet, internal database, social networking/referrals, and job fairs
• Organize and Set-up initial interviews with candidates to understand and discuss targeted job opportunities
• Conducted in-depth reference checks and technical screening interviews for all potential candidates
Marketing Internet Strategist/Assistant Campaign Manager

Committee to Elect Elena Kaplan

(Government Agency; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)

-The summer of my junior year in college, I worked for a district 41 Georgia House Representative.

- Involved in “Campaign Manager” website; specialized in making customized web banners (using Adobe CS2- Illustrator and Photoshop), reporting daily events via blogs/podcasts, and responding back to any inquires from registered voters through the website

-Managed full service event coordination under the supervision of the Campaign Manager

-Assisted with professional photography shoot by briefing potential candidates for mail pieces

-Planned and organized social events in several popular venues in Atlanta, GA
Audio Production Intern
Diovoce Inc.m (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Music industry)

January 2006 — January 2006 (1 month)

-I Worked as an Audio Production Intern during the winter of my junior year of college. The company is a local music studio specializing in A ccapella and Vocal Percussion music genres.

-Assisted in creating and interior designing full scale audio production studio
- Functioned as a liaison for clients and potential clients concerning communication of ideas, concerns, and upcoming events

-Acted as company representative for RARB (Recorded A cappella Review Board) Website

Taylor Barr’s Education

Elon University

B.B.A, Management

Activities and Societies:

-Twisted Measure A cappella Group- Music Director
Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business

Activities and Societies:

Senior Organzational Consultant- Acted as a third party consultant to solve growth, retention, and marketing to several organizations/business' on and off campus.
Woodward Academy

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Taylor Barr’s Interests:

Organizational Development, Web Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Viral Media & Social Networking, Branding, Micro- Financing, Start-up to Small Business Growth Focus, Helping others achieve their goals, Music Composition & Performance

Taylor Barr’s Groups:

CED, Business Leader, Linkedin Live, Social Carolina, Social Media, Social Entrepreneurs Meetup, The Triangle Social Entrepreneur Network, RTP Startup weekend.