David Taylor

About David Taylor

An accomplished results-driven marketing communications and public relations professional. Currently, serves as Community Relations & Communications Manager for Microsoft\'s Americas Operations Center (AOC) in Reno, NV, leading strategic programs for community relations and communications. Additionally, manages sponsorship programs, community outreach activities, social media and charitable giving for Microsoft in Reno. Additional experience ranges from marketing and public relations agencies, non-profit organizations, and with private and publicly traded financial institutions. Led media relations efforts for two of northern Nevada\'s largest special events, Reno-Tahoe Open PGA TOUR Event and The Great Reno Balloon Race. Also, previously served as Director of Marketing for Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, managing all facets of marketing communications and public relations for the non-profit with 20+ sites in northern Nevada. Honored by the Public Relations Society of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter as the 2019 Hall of Fame Award recipient.

Experience

1. Community Relations & Communications Manager (Business Program Manager)

   Microsoft

   Apr 2016 — Present · Reno, NV, US

   Develop and manage a focused community relations and internal communications strategy for Microsoft\'s Americas Operations Center (AOC) in Reno, NV- Manage sponsorship programs, outreach activities, social media and charitable giving programs for Microsoft in Reno- Lead Microsoft\'s strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships within the northern Nevada community.

Education

• University of Nevada, Reno

  B.A., Journalism - Public Relations

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Editing
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Non-Profit Administration
• Management
• Business Development
• Leadership
• Press Releases
• Brand Development
• Account Management
• Blogging
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Strategic Communications
• Social Media
• Budgets
• Newsletters
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Market Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Advertising
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Strategy
• Web Development
• Speech Writing
• Special Event
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Email Marketing
• Event Planning
• Copywriting
• Creative Direction