Taylor Nichols

JD/MBA Candidate at The University of Alabama School of Law & Manderson Graduate School of Business

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Past
Education
  • University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business
  • The University of Alabama School of Law
  • University of Alabama
  • London School of Economics and Political Science
  • University of Oxford
Connections
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Industry
Public Policy

Taylor Nichols’s Summary

I am currently a JD/MBA Candidate at the University of Alabama. Previously, I served as a policy analyst for Gov. Bob Riley of Alabama, advising on energy, transportation, and economic issues. I also have a strong background in computer/web applications. I'm interested in opportunities for assisting start-ups and small businesses with legal and financial strategy. I want to learn more about business incubators and economic development through entrepreneurship.

Taylor Nichols’s Specialties:

Areas of expertise in policy: economy, commerce, insurance, transportation, energy, agriculture, environment
Computer proficiencies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, C++, Fortran, MS Office, Adobe Suite, Macromedia Suite


Taylor Nichols’s Experience

  • Summer Extern

    Office of Counsel, The University of Alabama System

    (Government Agency; Education Management industry)

    May 2009June 2009 (2 months)

    For-credit summer externship. Performed legal research, wrote memos, and drafted trial documents.

  • Policy Analyst

    Office of Governor Bob Riley

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    September 2006August 2008 (2 years)

    - Assisted in implementing the Governor’s stated election platform by serving as a liaison with cabinet members, department heads, and various commissions.
    - Read, analyzed, and wrote amendments for legislation; also coordinated legislative actions with the Executive Budget Office and state agencies.
    - Researched and wrote memos, strategies, and issue-specific agendas for use by the rest of the Governor’s staff as a means for coordination.
    - Edited and approved policy-related constituent correspondence and media materials.
    - Served as the SMART Budgeting liaison for the Governor's executive office and mansion.
    - Served as Governor's appointee to the Alabama Athlete Agents Commission, the licensing and regulatory authority for sports agents.

  • Research Intern

    Office of Governor Bob Riley

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    August 2006September 2006 (2 months)

    Paid Intern for Operation Grateful Heart; researched using the Alabama Department of Archives & History and the US National Archives concerning the biographies of 110 WWII Alabama soldiers who are buried at Henri-Chappelle Cemetery in Belgium; work was done on behalf of the governor for the superintendent of the Cemetery.

  • Student Chairman & Researcher

    Blackburn Institute, University of Alabama

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    June 2006August 2006 (3 months)

    While serving as student chairman for the Institute, also worked in a paid position, researching and planning for Blackburn Institute events, curriculum, and future programs.

  • Tech Specialist

    Jack Ryan, Advantage Realty Group

    (Real Estate industry)

    March 2004August 2006 (2 years 6 months)

    Created webpage and e-newsletters for real estate agent, maintained office network.

  • Research Intern

    Alabama Department of Industrial Relations

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    May 2005June 2005 (2 months)

    Worked in the Labor Market Information Division, performing research on workforce development programs.

  • Clerical Aide

    Alabama Department of Transportation

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    June 2003August 2003 (3 months)

    Kept track of payroll, inspection diaries, and filing systems for ALDOT projects in Vance, Holt, and Northport.


Taylor Nichols’s Education

  • University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business

    M.B.A. , J.D./M.B.A. Program , 20092011 (expected)

  • The University of Alabama School of Law

    J.D. , J.D./M.B.A. Program , 20082011 (expected)

    Federalist Society - Treasurer 2009-10
    SaveFirst Tax Preparation Volunteer - 2009
    Dean's Community Service Award - 2009

    Activities and Societies:
    Federalist Society, Student Bar Association Elections Committee, Law & Economics Society, Blackburn Institute, SaveFirst Financial Literacy Initiative, Law Republicans, Student Farrah Society, Business Law Society
  • University of Alabama

    B.S. , Economics , 20022006

    Blackburn Institute - Student Chairman 2005-06
    VOTES Coalition - Chairman 2004-06
    Alabama Collegiate Summit - Founder, Exec. Dir. 2004-05
    Alabama Students for Constitutional Reform - President 2004-05
    Mortar Board - Vice President 2005-06
    College Republicans - Communications Director 2004-05
    Honors Programs Student Association - Third Member 2004-05
    USA Today 2006 All-USA College Academic Team
    William P. Bloom Award, 2005
    Alumni Outstanding Senior Award 2006
    Outstanding Undergraduate in Economics 2006
    myBama.ua.edu Implementation Team - Student Rep. 2005
    Hiring Committee for the Office of the Dean of Students
    Hiring Committee for the Honors College
    McWane Travel Scholarship 2004
    Computer-Based Honors Program Fellowship 2002
    Alabama Alumni Honors Scholarship 2002
    National Merit Finalist 2002

    Activities and Societies:
    Blackburn Institute, Computer-Based Honors Program, University Honors Program, International Honors Program, VOTES Coalition, Alabama Students for Constitutional Reform, College Republicans, Honors Program Student Association, Honors College Ambassador, Collegiate Summit, Collegiate Legislature, Coordinating Council for Honor Societies, Anderson Society, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, Blue Key, Beta Gamma Sigma, Focus First, Freshman Forum
  • London School of Economics and Political Science

    Economics 20052005

    LSE Summer School; Took "Intermediate Macroeconomics" and "The Political Economy of Public Policy"

  • University of Oxford

    Political Science, Fine Arts 20042004

    University of Alabama summer at Wadham College; Took "British Politics in the 20th Century" and "Honors Fine Arts: The Arts of Oxford"


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