Taylor Rieckens

Vice President of Business Development

Another Source

Jan 2023 - Current (3 years 7 months)

At Another Source, my role is pivotal in orchestrating strategic recruitment solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients across corporate, higher education, and non-profit sectors. Leveraging over 15 years of expertise, I specialize in understanding the intricate dynamics of each client's organization, enabling our team to craft personalized candidate pools that align with their specific organizational culture and role requirements. I act as a bridge between our clients and potential candidates, ensuring a seamless recruitment process from the initial engagement to the final selection. Our approach at Another Source, is rooted in partnership, employing a comprehensive methodology that includes market analysis, targeted sourci

Director of Business Development

Another Source

Dec 2012 - Mar 2023 (10 years 4 months)

Partner Resource Manager

Microsoft

Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 2 months)

As a Partner Resource Manager on the US Services Resource Management Team, I played a crucial role in the staffing of Microsoft projects, acting as a central liaison among Resource Managers, field teams, and Global Delivery teams. My responsibilities included coordinating with Engagement and Program Managers as well as Global Delivery staffing teams to manage staffing requests efficiently, leading regular meetings, and maintaining accurate internal systems and reports. I focused on ensuring a seamless match of resources with project needs, managing Virtual Bench Statistics to align resources strategically, and providing detailed reports to leadership. My role emphasized professional interactions to maintain high customer confidence and cont

Operations Specialist

Microsoft

Mar 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 9 months)

As part of the Enterprise Services team, I played a crucial role in managing the Contract to Cash policies and processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. My role was instrumental in driving operational excellence across Services Operations by identifying and creating solutions to enhance performance, solve deficiencies, and maximize revenue, particularly within the State and Local Government and Education segments for the West Region. My work involved extensive collaboration across functions, including Legal and Corporate Affairs, Contracts and Negotiations, Credit and Collections, and Finance, with a significant focus on supporting the Sales group. I was responsible for managing business relationships and providing key insights for swi

Contract Operations Specialist

Microsoft

Oct 2009 - Jul 2011 (1 year 10 months)

I contributed to Microsoft Online Inc. (now Microsoft Advertising Operations) within the Online Service Division, focusing on Advertising and Publisher Solutions, and Legal and Corporate Affairs. My responsibilities included managing, drafting, and reviewing contracts for both international and domestic sales teams, streamlining the contract review process.

Microsoft Contract Specialist for Wimmer Solutions

Wimmer Solutions

Jul 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 4 months)

A member of the Advertising and Publisher Solutions (APS) team dedicated to assisting the Legal and Corporate Affairs (LCA) department. Oversaw, evaluated, and managed several Microsoft SharePoint sites designated for monitoring the progress of all legal contracts under APS review. Coordinated and oversaw the entire lifecycle of these contracts, from initiation to completion.

Brand Manager

AB InBev

Dec 2006 - Jun 2008 (1 year 7 months)

Oversaw branding initiatives such as advertising, concept development, forecasting, budgeting, and sales analytics for select portfolios. Boosted sales of Non-Alcoholic brands like Monster Energy, Pure Life water, and Calistoga. Cultivated key partnerships with both new and established customer accounts, including significant contacts with casino and grocery store Food and Beverage Directors.

Sales Representative

Groupe Clarins

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (3 years)

During my tenure at Clarins, I significantly boosted regional sales and led training programs for Macy’s staff, focusing on brand education and sales tactics, which included the successful implementation of new skills and staff incentives. I conducted strategic competitive analyses, segmented consumers, and developed insights for Clarins. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in launching and marketing Chrome Legend, propelling it into the top ten national brands.

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