Taylor Thomas, Cmp
About Taylor Thomas, Cmp
Taylor Thomas is a Corporate Events Manager at Amherst Holdings, where he has implemented sustainable practices and developed innovative event strategies. He has a background in event management and communications, with experience at various organizations including United Way of Dane County and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work at Amherst Holdings
Taylor Thomas serves as the Corporate Events Manager at Amherst Holdings since 2021. In this role, Taylor coordinates and manages large-scale corporate events, focusing on enhancing client engagement and satisfaction. Taylor has implemented sustainable event practices that aim to reduce the environmental impact of corporate events. Additionally, innovative event strategies have been developed to significantly improve attendee experience and increase event participation.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Before joining Amherst Holdings, Taylor held several positions in event management. Taylor worked as a Senior Event & Communications Manager at Workiva for three months in 2021. Prior to that, Taylor served as Meetings Manager at Association Management Center from 2015 to 2019, where responsibilities included overseeing various meetings and events. Taylor also worked as an Event Manager at Enterprise Events Group from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing expertise in the field.
Internship and Early Career
Taylor began the career in event management as a Marketing and Events Intern at United Way of Dane County in 2013, where Taylor worked for five months. Following this internship, Taylor served as a Bucky Public Relations-Account Executive for Donate Life Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2014 to 2015. This role involved public relations efforts and contributed to developing foundational skills in event coordination.
Education and Expertise
Taylor earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing the program from 2009 to 2014. This educational background provided Taylor with essential communication skills and knowledge applicable to event management and corporate communications.