Val Taylor
About Val Taylor
Val Taylor is a Communications Manager at Flexport in Los Angeles, with extensive experience in administrative and communication roles across various industries.
Current Role at Flexport
Val Taylor currently holds the position of Communications Manager at Flexport, based in Los Angeles, California, United States. In this role, Val is responsible for overseeing and managing communications strategies and initiatives at Flexport. This position builds on years of internal communication management experience within the company.
Career Journey at Flexport
Val Taylor's career at Flexport has been marked by various roles since 2019. As Senior Internal Communications Associate from 2022 to 2023, Val took on significant responsibilities in enhancing internal communication processes. Prior to that, Val served as Workplace Manager from 2020 to 2022 and as Workplace Associate for eight months in 2019. Val's progression within Flexport demonstrates a strong capability in various managerial and communication capacities.
Early Career and Internships
Val Taylor's early career includes diverse roles such as Receptionist at Azure Salon from 2015 to 2019 in Marina Del Rey, and Usher/Concessionist/Box Office at Cinemark from 2008 to 2014. Val also gained experience through several internships: Entertainment Media Intern at GLAAD (2016-2017), Development Intern at Partizan (2016), Coverage Assistant for Lisa Bruce (2015-2016), and Intern at Binder And Associates (2015-2016). These positions provided a foundation in both the service and entertainment industries.
Educational Background
Val Taylor holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Feature Film Screenwriting from Loyola Marymount University, completed over three years from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, Val earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film/Cinema/Video Studies with a Minor in Graphic Design from the University of the Pacific, completed from 2009 to 2013. This academic background supports Val's capabilities in creative writing and digital design.
Skills and Expertise
Val Taylor is skilled in using Adobe Creative Cloud, a key asset for various creative projects. Val has demonstrated strong public speaking abilities and organizational leadership skills, effectively managing teams and projects. Additionally, Val has a talent for creative writing, contributing to communication materials and campaigns. This combination of skills supports Val's roles in both administrative and communication capacities across the entertainment, tech, and service industries.