Taylor McGurk

Taylor McGurk's work experience includes the following roles:

1. UX Producer, Product Design at Scorpion (2021-present)

2. Project Manager, Digital Experiences at Hanley Wood (2017-2019)

- Recruited for exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail in project management for multiple business units.

- Developed trusted relationships with decision makers to understand strategic goals and manage project plans.

- Developed custom websites and mobile applications to support business goals and provided technical support to document user issues and implement improvements.

3. Product Experience Manager at DIVI, LLC (2014-2017)

- Collaborated with designers, engineering, and product team to produce and launch a mobile application (iOS and Android) aimed to provide users the ability to give back to causes they care about while saving on local purchases.

- Partnered with key stakeholders to define product roadmap and develop new features.

- Launched an impactful brand ambassador program that increased product visibility and user adoption.

4. Product Marketing Manager, EdTech at K12 (2013-2014)

- Successfully drove brand awareness and product performance to enable sales and renewals for an online k12 literacy platform (SaaS).

- Managed a five-month efficacy study to determine proven customer and student success while utilizing the company's SaaS literacy product.

- Integrated market and user research to design and release new products, including an iPad Reader app and an online educational resource library for self-guided learning.

5. Marketing Specialist at Ever-Green Energy (2012-2013)

- Partnered cross-functionally with designers, print vendors, and internal stakeholders to iterate and launch a 2.0 website and related marketing collateral.

- Redesigned a public educational tour program and supporting instructional materials; leveraging technical communication skills to simplify the demonstration of complex equipment.

6. Business Development Associate at USGBC-CCGBC (2008-2011)

- Facilitated a 501(c)(3) organization (Green Building Foundation) from conceptualization to acquisition by parent company U.S. Green Building Council.

Taylor McGurk's education history includes attending the University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies, where they obtained an Agile Certificate in an unspecified field of study. Prior to that, they completed a UX Academy - Foundations program at Designlab in 2020, focusing on UX Design. Additionally, Taylor also pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Mass Communication/Global Studies at Winona State University. The exact timeline for their studies at Winona State University is not provided.