Taylor Mayer

Aspiring Talent Acquisition Recruiter with strong foundation in staffing coordination, team leadership, and candidate evaluation developed through progressive roles in scheduling and supervisory positions. Proven ability to manage workforce planning, assess talent needs, and build effective teams across retail and education sectors. Skilled in applicant tracking systems, communication, and relationship building with Bachelor of Science in Management supporting transition into full-cycle recruitment.

Teacher at The Ridge Preschool (2023-06 – Present)

Designed interactive learning activities for preschool students aged 3-5 and maintained daily communication with parents regarding child development progress.

• Designed interactive learning activities for preschool students aged 3-5
• Maintained daily communication with parents regarding child development progress
• Assessed student readiness through developmental milestone tracking systems
• Created individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs
• Implemented positive behavior management strategies in classroom environment
• Organized seasonal classroom events and parent engagement workshops

Team Lead at Pet Supplies Plus (2024-07 – 2025-07)

Resolved customer concerns while maintaining high satisfaction standards and supervised opening and closing procedures ensuring security compliance.

• Resolved customer concerns while maintaining high satisfaction standards
• Supervised opening and closing procedures ensuring security compliance
• Implemented merchandising displays to enhance product visibility and sales
• Monitored inventory levels and coordinated product restocking procedures
• Trained and mentored new team members on customer service protocols
• Coordinated daily operations and staff scheduling across retail departments

Scheduling/Staffing Coordinator at Lowes (2022-06 – 2023-07)

Resolved staffing conflicts and managed last-minute schedule adjustments while maintaining compliance with labor laws and company attendance policies.

• Resolved staffing conflicts and managed last-minute schedule adjustments
• Maintained compliance with labor laws and company attendance policies
• Collaborated with department managers to forecast staffing needs
• Tracked employee availability and communicated schedule changes effectively
• Processed time-off requests and ensured adequate coverage during peak periods
• Coordinated daily shift schedules for retail team across multiple departments

Head Cashier/Supervisor at Lowes (2021-06 – 2022-06)

Supervised team of 12 cashiers ensuring efficient customer checkout operations and resolved complex customer service issues.

• Supervised team of 12 cashiers ensuring efficient customer checkout operations
• Resolved complex customer service issues and processed transaction disputes
• Trained new cashiers on POS systems and company policies
• Implemented loss prevention protocols reducing register discrepancies
• Coordinated break schedules to maintain optimal register coverage
• Managed daily cash reconciliation and deposit preparation procedures

Cashier Associate at Home Depot (2019-02 – 2020-02)

Promoted store credit card program and loyalty rewards enrollment while maintaining organized checkout area and processing customer transactions efficiently.

• Promoted store credit card program and loyalty rewards enrollment
• Maintained organized checkout area and restocked bags and supplies
• Processed customer transactions efficiently while maintaining cash drawer accuracy

Lead Infant Teacher at Discovery Years Learning Center (2017-01 – 2019-08)

Designed age-appropriate curriculum for infants focusing on sensory and motor development and supervised team of three assistant teachers in daily classroom operations.

• Designed age-appropriate curriculum for infants focusing on sensory and motor development
• Supervised team of three assistant teachers in daily classroom operations
• Maintained detailed developmental progress records for each infant in care
• Established secure attachment relationships with infants through responsive caregiving practices
• Coordinated parent communication regarding milestones and daily activities
• Implemented health and safety protocols for infant feeding and diapering routines

Bachelor of Science in Management – University of Phoenix (expected graduation date 08/02/2026)

Associate of Arts in General Studies – Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick (2020)

High School Diploma – West Warwick Senior High School (2017)