Taylor Bates

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About Taylor Bates

Hi, I’m Taylor, a communications-driven, guest experience-obsessed events and relationship manager with a background in higher education and hospitality. At MSU’s Broad College of Business, I lead event and communication strategy for early talent recruitment. I’ve nurtured relationships with employers and lead the planning and execution of 35+ recruiting events each year. Before that, I spent six years managing weddings and large-scale events for the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center Here's what I bring to the table Project Management Event Execution at Scale Strategic Communication Cross-Functional Collaboration Employer & Student Engagement Guest Service Excellence DEI Advocacy CRM & ATS Experience Survey & Analytics Virtual Event Expertise Brand & Experience Alignment Team Hiring, Onboarding, & Culture-Building Data Compliance & Confidentiality These are the moments in my career that make me proudest Creating magic onstage as a Disney College Program Cast Member, where I discovered my passion for exceptional guest service, authentic storytelling, and fostering inclusive, memorable experiences for all Earning my Certified Meeting Professional credential, because the magic is in the details Delivering stress-free, storybook celebrations for couples, ensuring each wedding was seamless, heartfelt, and uniquely theirs Completing my Master’s degree while working full-time and raising a young family – proving that with focus, grit, and a little pixie dust, anything is possible 🤝 Designing and leading high-impact recruiting events, connecting thousands of Spartans with 600+ top employers – and watching those meaningful moments turn into careers Want to chat about early talent recruiting or campus engagement? Let’s connect – I’d love to hear your story, too!