Taylor Markus

Acquisition and procurement professional with experience in strategic sourcing, luxury goods, real estate operations, mortgage lending, and financial services. Proven ability to identify high-value acquisition opportunities, negotiate purchases, cultivate supplier relationships, and manage end-to-end business operations. Built a thriving multi-channel e-commerce business generating 15,000–24,000 weekly marketplace views while fulfilling an average of 40–50 customer orders per week through market expertise, strategic sourcing, and an exceptional eye for quality, craftsmanship, and investment potential.

Founder & Acquisition Specialist - Self-Employed

(2023-12)

Founded and operate a successful multi-channel e-commerce business specializing in the acquisition, merchandising, and resale of luxury antiques, architectural salvage, and collectible home furnishings.

• Drive approximately 15,000–24,000 weekly marketplace views while fulfilling an average of 40–50 customer orders per week through strategic sourcing, market analysis, merchandising, and pricing optimization.
• Source rare and investment-quality inventory throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, and France.
• Serve as a trusted sourcing partner for collectors, homeowners, interior designers, and repeat clients by locating rare antiques and architectural salvage tailored to specific client requests.
• Research, identify, and acquire difficult-to-find inventory through an extensive sourcing network.
• Maintain an extensive network of antique dealers, estate sale companies, collectors, auction houses, and private sellers.
• Evaluate authenticity, craftsmanship, provenance, rarity, condition, and market demand to identify high-value acquisition opportunities.
• Identify undervalued inventory through market analysis and historical research.
• Negotiate purchase agreements while conducting profit-and-loss analysis.
• Monitor antiques and luxury home furnishings markets to guide acquisition strategy.
• Develop pricing strategies using market research and competitive analysis.
• Produce professional photography and SEO-optimized listings.
• Personally fulfill and ship customer orders worldwide on a daily basis.
• Manage procurement, inventory, logistics, financial reporting, customer relationships, and marketing.

Transaction Coordinator - Awaka Group - Aurora, CO

(2022-08 - 2023-12)

• Coordinated residential real estate transactions from contract through closing.
• Managed transaction files, deadlines, and documentation.
• Prepared purchase contracts, disclosures, amendments, and closing documents.
• Served as liaison between buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, title companies, and inspectors.
• Scheduled inspections, appraisals, and closings.
• Assisted with marketing, CRM management, and client communications.

Mortgage Loan Originator - Cornerstone Home Lending - Greenwood Village, CO

(2021-08 - 2022-02)

• Consulted with borrowers and recommended mortgage products.
• Collected financial documentation and guided clients through the mortgage process.
• Analyzed credit, assets, income, and documentation.
• Provided credit counseling to improve mortgage readiness.
• Prepared compliant loan documentation.
• Coordinated with underwriters, processors, title companies, and real estate professionals.
• Managed multiple loan files and utilized Mortgage Coach and Encompass.

Mortgage Loan Originator - AmeriSave Mortgage - Greenwood Village, CO

(2020-09 - 2021-07)

• Generated new business through high-volume cold calling, warm lead follow-up, referral development, and self-sourced clientele.
• Originated residential mortgage loans from application through closing.
• Ordered and reviewed credit reports, appraisals, title reports, and documentation.
• Analyzed applicant financial profiles and loan feasibility.
• Provided credit counseling and personalized financial guidance.
• Prepared compliant loan documentation.
• Coordinated with underwriters, processors, title companies, and real estate professionals.

Summer Intern - Petrie Partners - Denver, CO

(2018-05 - 2018-09)

• Supported investment banking professionals with administrative and operational projects.
• Coordinated calendars, meetings, travel, and confidential communications.
• Assisted with document preparation, records, and office operations.

Activities Coordinator / Memory Care Intern - Rosemark at Mayfair Park - Denver, CO

(2017-05 - 2017-09)

• Planned resident activities and coordinated with staff and families.
• Managed activity budgets and organized events.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science - University of Western Ontario