Taylor Carlier

Taylor Carlier has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries. They currently hold the position of Communications Director at Cross Point Church starting from September 2022. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2022, they worked as a Podcast Producer for Nothing is Wasted Ministries, where they produced a successful podcast focused on guiding people through life trials.

From 2016 to 2022, Taylor worked as a Senior Social Media, Influencer & Creative Producer at FIREBELLY Marketing, where they managed and produced content for clients' social media channels and executed social ad and influencer campaigns.

As a Freelance Writer, Social Media Marketer & Communications Consultant during 2015-2016, they worked independently to help clients build and grow their brands via social media and provided writing, editing, and social media marketing services.

Additionally, Taylor worked at the Indiana Senate as a Legislative Session Legal & Communications Assistant in 2015-2016, where they supported the GOP communications and legal offices by writing Senate resolutions and assisting with legal research and communications material for Senators.

In 2014-2015, they served as the Communications Coordinator for the Society of Professional Journalists, where they coordinated communications, wrote press releases, managed social media accounts, and handled marketing and promotional activities. They also took on the role of communications client for the American Copy Editor's Society, revamping their communications strategy and managing their conference communications.

Taylor began their professional journey as a Stringer at Thomson Reuters in 2014-2015. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2014, they worked for The Purdue Exponent in various roles, including Campus Reporter, Opinions Columnist/Editor, Training Editor, and Special Projects Editor. During this time, they covered campus events, wrote editorials and columns, and managed a team of columnists and editorial cartoonists.

Furthermore, they gained experience as an Intern/Local Reporter at Journal and Courier in 2013, where they wrote articles on a variety of topics and built relationships with sources.

Overall, Taylor Carlier has a background in communications, social media marketing, journalism, and content production, with a strong focus on helping individuals navigate challenges and find purpose.

Taylor Carlier received a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication with a focus on Journalism from Purdue University in the years 2011 to 2014. Subsequently, from 2017 to 2021, Taylor pursued a Master of Arts degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College.