Daniel Taylor - Graphic Design
Daniel Taylor is a creative professional who has served multiple roles in the tourism and performing arts industries throughout his career. He believes creative and critical thinking are the unified foundation to any problem-solving endeavor. After beginning his career managing live events, Daniel transitioned into more marketing and communications-focused roles. Most recently, he served as the Marketing and Events Manager for Opera in the Heights, where his creative and analytical abilities were allowed to work together and flourish. Daniel holds a BA in Advertising from the University of Southern Mississippi and an MBA from the University of Houston-Downtown.
Greetings!
I'm Daniel, and I'm thrilled you've found yourself exploring my site. At this point, you might have gathered that my passion lies in creativity. It seems to express itself in everything I do, both professionally and personally. Over the past decade, I've enjoyed the opportunity to work for some extremely unique organizations, including the Hattiesburg Convention Commission, Houston Grand Opera, and Opera in the Heights. As I grew in my career, I realized another passion—fostering talent and leading teams. In 2017, I decided to build on that passion and enrolled in the MBA program at the University of Houston-Downtown with an emphasis in leadership.
In December of 2019, I walked across the stage at Minute Maid Stadium and accepted my diploma. Less than a month later, I was on a plane bound for Taipei, Taiwan, and then Seoul, South Korea, to complete the final phase of my degree, a study abroad program. When I returned to the states later that month, I was full of optimism, hope, and excitement for the future; then, in what felt like the blink of an eye, the world shut down.
While 2020 was the darkest year in memory for most, I held on to that hope of a better future. I am thankful and feel so very fortunate to have maintained my health and safety as well as the health and safety of those I love. I believe the shadow of this past year is finally beginning to break. With that, I'm excitedly pursuing the light at the end of the tunnel with a rejuvenated ambition.
Below, you'll find an abbreviated list of my professional experience. For a more detailed description, please download my resume by clicking the link below.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my site and take a look at my work. If there is anything else you'd like to know, please feel free to contact me.
Best,
OPERA IN THE HEIGHTS ~ 2016-2020
Marketing & Events Manager
Led marketing initiatives and patron communications including advertising, website management, collateral design, and social media. Collaborated with Executive Director on fundraising and development communications.
Manager of Operations & Patron Services
Led the day-to-day company operations. Worked directly with the Executive Director to implement policies and goals on a regular basis. Assured tasks were consistent with mission, goals, non-profit regulations and highest ethical standards.
HOUSTON GRAND OPERA ~ 2015-2016
Manager of Audience Development
Managed all aspects of group sales, including HGO’s affordable ticket initiative; NEXUS and the Opening Nights for Young Professionals subscriber series and events.
HATTIESBURG CONVENTION COMMISSION ~ 2011-2015
General Manager - Historic Saenger Theater
Oversaw all front-of-house, event services and administrative operations at the theater. Collaborated with departments based out of Lake Terrace Convention Center to develop marketing plans for self-promoted events and establish budgets for both general promotions and self-promoted events, annually. Worked alongside Executive Director of Hattiesburg Convention Commission to enact vision and develop long term plans for the theater.
Theater Supervisor - Historic Saenger Theater
Promoted to this position after proving professional capabilities at both the Saenger Theater and the Hattiesburg Zoo. To meet the demands of growing events, I restructured in-house operations to include a full time Box Office Coordinator, allowing extended operating hours. I regularly communicated with clients as well as talent agents to ensure optimum results for self-promoted and client-contracted events.
Guest Experience Supervisor - Hattiesburg Zoo
Promoted to this position to maximize and maintain the highest level of quality for guests through one-on-one interaction, as well as leadership, short and long-term planning, inspiration, and interaction with all departments affecting the Zoo.
Event Coordinator - Historic Saenger Theater
After completing a six-month internship, I was offered this position to coordinate event services at the Saenger. I immediately demonstrated ownership of the facility and all events, which ultimately led to my managing several client-contracted events independently.
University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, TX - 2019 Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS - 2011 Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications/Advertising
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Minor in Marketing
Contact Me
(601) 909-5327