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Zachary Taylor
Tampa, Florida
zctaylor@mail.usf.edu
239-530-8310

Profile: I am currently a student enrolled at the

University of South Florida with a Major in Communication. I
am a candidate for a Bachelors degree in the spring of 2016.
Through my experience with my previous occupations and
internships, I have developed a solid work ethic and a
commitment to responsibility.

Education
University of South Florida Tampa, FL / 2014-2016
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts degree, May 2016. Communication major with concentration in Public
Advocacy.
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg / 2012-2014
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts degree, May 2016. Communication major with concentration in Public
Advocacy.

Internship Experience
Marketing and Advertising Sales Intern for Fit Nation Media Group / May-August 2015
During my time at Fit Nation I helped prepare and facilitate a Fit Nation Crossfit event called
Thunderdome. I learned how to utilize various marketing software and platforms of which to follow
leads and market to potential customers. Frequently marketed to business establishments to fulfill
advertisement space in the magazine. Managed event portfolios and contact lists in order to ensure a
quality experience for athletes. Served as a vendor liaison between sponsors and advertisers and Fit
Nation Magazine.

Headquarters Intern for Collier County Public Schools / May-August 2013

Engaged in day to day operations in the Communications & Community Engagement Department,
organized spreadsheets for employee attendance, and sent out email communications to school district
administrators. I also processed and recorded payments received for an administrative institute.

Work Experience
AZN Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar / 2013-Present
Manage customer dining experience while promoting specials and using sales techniques to increase
revenue. Provide excellent customer service in a fine dining establishment. Manage transactions
between the customer and the restaurant.
Rage Vitamin Enhanced Water / 2012-2013
Assisted in generating sales with a startup company. Cold-called businesses to generate an interest and
excitement for the product, as well as being involved with product development. Traveled to various
nutritional products/supplement stores to generate a partnership with various establishments.
Pias Trattoria / 2012-2014
Gained formal serving experience and ascertained how to properly facilitate a good dining experience
for the customer. Processed transactions between the customer and the establishment. Gained
knowledge regarding various imported wines purchased from foreign vendors.

Campaigns and Social Activism

Volunteering/ Fundraisers

Faculty Forward Campaign

Fisher House Foundation

Fight For $15

Clean up 46th Street

Humane Society of Collier County

Bulls for Bernie Political Club