Taylor Yu Vaughn

Entertainment Coordinator @The Walt Disney Company

STEM🧨 ConsultingCinemaTheaterSocial SciencesCoachingResearcher🗿 HR🎥 Entertainment🧮 EducationEditorArtist ManagementRecruiterTraining&Development SpecialistAdministrative SpecialistSoft Skills Trainer

Imagine your perfect event - I’ve spent over half a decade as an Event Coordinator and Consultant, making dreams come true across various industries. My 7+ years of experience as a Stage Manager gives me the advantage of knowing exactly how to truly turn your visions into reality! I thrive on the electrifying buzz of bringing events to life and have mastered the art of fine-tuning operations during my 4 years as an Administrative Consultant. Across my years in the Entertainment and Events industry, I’ve honed my knack for detail and efficiency to guarantee smooth operations and unforgettable experiences. Let’s create something extraordinary!

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Work Background

The Walt Disney CompanyGuest Talent Coordinator

Oct. 2022On-site- Coordinating 10+ educational events daily at the Disneyland Resort, coordinating with the Imagination Campus team and other LOBs to ensure each event runs smoothly - Solving problems efficiently, calmly making split-second decisions under pressure, and accurately communicating adjustments during high-profile events - Representing the Disney brand and ensuring each client receives top-notch guest service at each step of the process - Collaborating with fellow cast to hone best practices for each task in order to maximize accuracy, efficiency, and excellence

The Walt Disney CompanyConductor, Stable Attendant, & Guest Interaction Trainer

Jul. 2021· Demonstrating Disney quality guest service, including exemplary interpersonal skills, use of Disney-specific verbiage, and how to efficiently address guest requests · Recently promoted to train new cast members per internal protocol for interacting with guests · Ensuring the highest level of care for 19 horses while encouraging cast camaraderie and good Show · Welcoming guests into Disneyland Park and creating magical moments for them to elevate their experience · Representing the Disney standard by individually addressing 150+ guests’ questions and concerns · Displaying flexibility, courtesy, and inclusion with a diverse array of guests from all backgrounds · Consistently providing management and fellow cast members with detail-oriented project support, quickly learning new skills as needed for each unique task · Facilitating an environment of inclusivity and diversity by openly sharing my experience as a woman of color

People's Theatre ProjectStage Manager

Apr. 2022 - Jun. 2022New York, New York, United States

Self-EmployedOff-Broadway Event PA for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

May. 2022 - May. 2022New York, New York, United States

Self-EmployedOff-Broadway Pre-Production Assistant for BETWEEN THE LINES

May. 2022 - May. 2022New York, New York, United StatesAssisted the stage management team with preparing the rehearsal space.

Cottage HealthRecruitment Specialist (Temporary)

May. 2021 - Jul. 2021· Coordinated 30+ meetings per week for the department, including the Director and VP · Served as an administrative assistant for the department and its managers by cordially answering calls, managing calendars, booking meetings, preparing briefings, and welcoming visitors · Assisted with the recruitment of internal & external talent, promptly scheduling or shifting appointments · Created bi-monthly new hire reports with absolute accuracy using Microsoft Excel · Communicated with 19 hospital executives and 500+ employees through Outlook with bi-monthly updates · Maintained over 400 organized files for each new hire to ensure a seamless hiring & onboarding process · Learned SAP basics for specific tasks and displayed commitment to building new skills · Proactively contacted new hires and fellow recruitment team members to obtain required materials

Art Without LimitsSocial Media and Public Relations Manager

Apr. 2019 - Dec. 2020Santa Barbara County, California, United States· Demonstrated adaptability to requirements and best practices for each project, ensuring campaign success based on targeted audience reception and related performance metrics · Wrote customized grants for 7+ applications per month, resulting in a 10% growth in charitable contributions per nonprofit campaign · Applied perceptual and memory-based neuroscience concepts into strategic execution of effective advertising/communication assets and campaigns, increasing reach by 200% · Learned new skills for graphic design including Adobe Photoshop, interpersonal interaction via PowerPoint and PSAs to build a better structure for cross-cultural communication

FreelanceCareer Coach & Resume Writer

May. 2018 - Dec. 2020

Dos Pueblos Theatre CompanyProducer

Jan. 2019 - Nov. 2020Santa Barbara County, California, United States· Recruited a core team of 5 students to solicit sponsorships from local businesses and involved entire student cast (80+) in individual fundraising · Led core team through weekly meetings with event tracking tool and Excel to measure progress, resulting in 550% growth of audience attendance and 564% revenue · Utilized delegation, management skills, and educational strategies to support students · Conducted team-building and prosocial skills-training exercises with my students · Collaborated with students and fellow administrative staff members to make the theatre a safe space for people from all backgrounds · Advertised productions around the community and beyond through 5 press releases, 20+ strategic advertisements, and various targeted marketing initiatives

Cottage HealthLiterature Review Intern - Population Health Department

May. 2020 - Aug. 2020Santa Barbara County, California, United States· Communicated remotely with team of 4 supervisors regarding bi-weekly findings, adapting research for practical applications and effective planning · Assessed project team’s needs and goals to problem-solve, research issues, and strategically refine research objectives · Created research briefs for presentation to hospital leadership, based on review of 20+ journal and industry articles each week · Co-developed a growing community initiative for Santa Barbara County focused on disparities in treatment across underrepresented ethnic populations and cultures · Catalogued and presented data using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Santa Barbara ZooGuest Experience Specialist

Jan. 2015 - Aug. 2016Santa Barbara, California· Identified what is needed to improve a guest's park experience and took action to enhance their day · Organized team efforts and multitasked to maximize efficiency in fast-paced scenarios · Spearheaded community philanthropic efforts and facilitated 30+ employees’ participation · Communicated essential information to develop effective problem-solving strategies under tight deadlines · Highlighted importance of charitable work to zoo guests to encourage donations, prosocial efforts, and spread awareness for environmental sustainability · Attended to guests' needs, answered their questions, and addressed their concerns in an effective manner · Resolved any issues promptly with as little hassle as possible · Maintained a sympathetic, open-minded, joyful attitude · Searched for the answer to guests' queries so they always leave with a concrete, helpful answer · Managed other employees; delegate organization of displays, restocking, etc.. Organized displays in an aesthetically pleasing manner. · Effectively used a POS system to keep track of money in the cash drawer · Built rapport with customers and guests by maintaining a friendly, kind, honest, trustworthy demeanor · Created memorable experiences for every guest by going above and beyond to make their day a "zooper" one!