Ellen Taylor

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About Ellen Taylor

Higher education professional with a 30+ year career helping people reach their highest potential- serving in multifaceted higher education leadership roles. I am at my best engaging directly with students as they navigate their academic and career journeys; and, collaborating with colleagues who have a shared commitment and passion for student success. Seasoned higher education professional and creative self-starter, known for taking initiative and utilizing organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as leadership and collaboration to manage multiple projects and grants from conception to completion. Relationship builder, adept at developing rapport, making connections, and cultivating opportunities for effective communication and partnerships within the team, university, alumni, community, and employer and economic development partners. Engaging and experienced career coach, facilitator, and instructor, with expertise coaching, teaching and presenting to diverse student populations via various formats including in-person, Zoom, and D2L synchronous and asynchronous instruction modalities. Life-long learner and futuristic thinker, intrinsically interested in digging deep into theories, trends, and events shaping our world, higher education, and career development.Specialties: Career coaching | Relationship building | Project ideation | Embracing change