Taylor (Salak) Mendoza, MBA
About Taylor (Salak) Mendoza, MBA
Taylor (Salak) Mendoza, MBA, is the Culture Lead and Global Associate Brand Manager for Ziploc at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin.
Current Roles at SC Johnson
Taylor (Salak) Mendoza holds multiple roles at SC Johnson. Taylor is the Culture Lead, focusing on enhancing organizational culture through various initiatives. Additionally, Taylor serves as the Global Associate Brand Manager for the Ziploc brand, contributing to the global marketing strategies for one of SC Johnson's key products. Based in Racine, Wisconsin, Taylor combines expertise in culture leadership and brand management to drive both employee engagement and brand performance.
Previous Experience in Digital Marketing
Taylor (Salak) Mendoza's experience includes working at the University of South Florida as an Executive Advisory Board Member for the Digital Marketing Program from 2020 to 2021. During this tenure, Taylor contributed to the advancement of the digital marketing curriculum and provided valuable insights on industry trends, helping shape the future direction of the program.
Past Roles at SC Johnson
Prior to the current roles, Taylor (Salak) Mendoza worked at SC Johnson as a Senior & Category Shopper Leadership Analyst for HEB, Delhaize, and Publix from 2020 to 2021. In this position, Taylor analyzed shopper behaviors and category performance, contributing to strategic insights that enhanced retail partnerships and improved sales outcomes.
Work Experience at RB
Taylor (Salak) Mendoza's career also includes multiple roles at RB. Taylor served as a Brand/Category Analyst for the Total U.S. Food (Grocery) sector from 2019 to 2020, a Key Account Manager for Publix from 2018 to 2019, and a Sales & Category Data Analyst for Publix from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, Taylor held the position of Territory Manager from 2017 to 2018. These roles were based in the Tampa/St. Petersburg and Orlando areas and involved extensive work in sales, data analysis, and account management.
Educational Background
Taylor (Salak) Mendoza earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Quantic School of Business and Technology between 2021 and 2022. Additionally, Taylor studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, in 2015 through the CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange, focusing on History and Art. Taylor completed a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Penn State University (University Park) between 2013 and 2016. This robust educational foundation supports Taylor's multifaceted expertise in marketing, business, and cultural initiatives.
Initiatives and Contributions at SC Johnson
In the role of Culture Lead at SC Johnson, Taylor (Salak) Mendoza spearheaded several key initiatives, including co-leading the May Mental Health Awareness Month event series, which aimed to strengthen organizational culture and address health challenges. Taylor also developed a team inclusion strategy that achieved significant positive results. Furthermore, Taylor leads various culture-building initiatives such as learning events, team activities, renewal breaks, and speaker series to enhance team energy and collaboration. Additionally, Taylor assists the Global Marketing Department and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to further bolster engagement and inclusion within the company.