Nathan Taylor
About Nathan Taylor
Nathan Taylor is a Senior Talent Development Specialist with extensive experience in instructional design and learning development. He has worked at various organizations, including US Foods and Walgreens, and possesses a strong background in graphic design and adult learning theories.
Current Role as Senior Talent Development Specialist
Nathan Taylor currently serves as a Senior Talent Development Specialist at US Foods, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing talent development strategies that enhance employee skills and career growth. His responsibilities include creating innovative learning solutions and supporting large-scale onboarding programs. Nathan's expertise in adult learning theories and graphic design allows him to design effective online and mobile learning experiences.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Before his current role, Nathan worked at US Foods as an Instructional Designer for 10 months in 2020. During this time, he contributed to the development of training materials and learning programs aimed at improving employee performance and engagement. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his transition to a more senior role in talent development.
Career at Walgreens
Nathan Taylor has extensive experience at Walgreens, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Business Analyst from 2011 to 2014, focusing on Point of Care Consultations. He then transitioned to roles such as Senior Analyst in Learning and Development Infrastructure and Multimedia Learning Developer, contributing to various learning initiatives. His tenure at Walgreens also included positions as Continuing Education Coordinator and Senior Specialist in Learning & Development, where he developed and implemented training programs.
Education and Technical Skills
Nathan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Communications from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He possesses a strong technical skill set that includes proficiency in Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Additionally, he is skilled in Microsoft PowerApps, Cornerstone, HTML5, and CSS. His technical expertise supports his ability to create engaging and effective learning solutions.
Background in Graphic Design
Nathan has a background in graphic design, having worked as a Web Graphic Designer at Specialty Publishing Co. and Symbology Creative. His early career included an internship at Lydon & Associates. This combination of graphic design and learning development expertise enables him to create visually appealing and educational content for various learning platforms.