Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Published Books
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TAYLOR WIDRIG

TAYLOR WIDRIG

San Juan

Summary

Taylor Widrig is an award winning author and entrepreneur known for her work in sustainable development, communications, and food security. Her highlights in international marketing communications include the 1st International Culinary Festival in Susha, Azerbaijan on behalf of the Heyder Aliyev Foundation and State Tourism Agency, representative of Organisation Internationale pour Les Pays Les Moins Avancés of Geneva, Switzerland to the United Nations in New York, and communications for several European based NGOs focusing on matters related to the United Nations SDG’s, LDC’s, counter terrorism, and displacement. She was nominated to speak in Kenya at the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference on behalf of the United Nations Development Program on poverty reduction, natural resource development, and job creation and employment. She recently attended the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship event in Hawaii representing Puerto Rico for island nations transitioning to renewable energy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Communications Committee President

Puerto Rico - USA Chamber of Commerce
12.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for taking meeting notes in English and Spanish.
  • Digital marketing; website, social media, advertising.
  • Press release creation and distribution.
  • Filming and photographing events.
  • Supporting the Chairman in their daily communications.

Communications Specialist

Sustainable Develop LLC
09.2020 - Current
  • Full scale communications and international marketing services.
  • Development and sales of new market entry and existing products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Professional writing services; Content writing, ESG and CSR reporting, technical writing, proposal writing, and more.
  • Digital marketing and social media.
  • Website design and maintenance service.

Personal Assistant

Cavery Services Inc.
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
  • Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.

Hostess

Ohrno at the Hilton Garden Hotel
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout their experience.
  • Took reservations and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.

United Nations Representative in New York

OIPMA / IOLDCs
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Disseminating OIPMA publications and reports via teleprompter to the United Nations General Assembly.
  • Development and growth strategy for Geneva based organization to build a presence at the United Nations in New York.

Communications Specialist

OIPMA / IOLDCs
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Ensured consistent brand messaging across all external communications channels, leading to a strong brand identity.
  • Created social media content across multiple platforms.
  • Coordinated with creative and design teams to produce high-quality visuals for marketing materials.

President

Mermaid Fare
07.2013 - 07.2020

• Led international aquaculture projects and the development of food and cosmetic products for the Mermaid Fare and Mermaid Care brands.

• Managed supply chain operations, including supplier due diligence, chemical certifications, and certificates of analysis, while overseeing export development and stakeholder communications.

• Utilized a vocational employment facility for the specially abled, providing retail packaging and product warehousing services.

• Handled social media, website design, and B2B/B2C sales.

Private Yacht Chef & Stewardess

Private Yachting Industry
09.2010 - 09.2019
  • Delivered the highest quality service and care to boat owners and guests at all times.
  • Provisioning and menu planning for guest charters, crew meals, and trans-atlantic crossings.
  • Continuous improvement in culinary arts, sommelier, and marine training.
  • Working in a variety of privately owned, charter, and delivery crew-owner scenarios.

Culinary Arts Instructor

Loblaws
08.2013 - 04.2018
  • Created weekly on-trend recipes for class attendees using new products featured by Loblaws.
  • Designed and led lunch time and dinner time culinary arts classes in a demonstration style.
  • Led a team of kitchen helpers to support me.
  • Promoted a safe and hygienic kitchen environment by enforcing strict sanitation guidelines and proper food handling practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

STCW-95 Marine Training -

Culinary Institute of America -

Living Light Culinary Institute -

Google Digital Marketing -

200hr Yoga Teacher Training -

Interior Yacht Management & Silver Service -

Skills

  • Organization
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Multi-lingual
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership team building
  • Project management
  • Sales and marketing

Accomplishments

  • Puerto Rico Reshoring Coalition (PUERIRICO) Delegation - Member - Washington, D.C. | February 2025
  • Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program - Delegate - Oahu, Hawaii | May 2024
  • United Nations High Level Political Forum - OPIMA Speaker Representative - New York, USA | July 2022
  • 1st International Culinary Festival in Susha, Azerbaijan, Delegate on behalf of the Heyder Aliyev Foundation and State Tourism Agency | May 2022
  • Coastal Environment Summer School In Ghana (COESSING) - Panelist speaker in the 'Women in STEM + Women in Ocean Related Business' | January 2021
  • Terroir Symposium Speaker Delegate on Food Security - Toronto, Canada | May 2019
  • United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Speaker Delegate - Sustainable Blue Economy Conference - Nairobi, Kenya | November 2018

Certification

  • Certificado de Salud
  • Certificado Antecedentes

Published Books

  • Maame The Mermaid, Educational Logistics, 04/01/23
  • The Mermaid Handbook, Nimbus Publishing, 06/01/20

Languages

English
French
Spanish

Timeline

Communications Committee President

Puerto Rico - USA Chamber of Commerce
12.2024 - Current

Personal Assistant

Cavery Services Inc.
02.2024 - 12.2024

Hostess

Ohrno at the Hilton Garden Hotel
12.2023 - 02.2024

United Nations Representative in New York

OIPMA / IOLDCs
06.2022 - 12.2023

Communications Specialist

OIPMA / IOLDCs
02.2022 - 06.2022

Communications Specialist

Sustainable Develop LLC
09.2020 - Current

Culinary Arts Instructor

Loblaws
08.2013 - 04.2018

President

Mermaid Fare
07.2013 - 07.2020

Private Yacht Chef & Stewardess

Private Yachting Industry
09.2010 - 09.2019

STCW-95 Marine Training -

Culinary Institute of America -

Living Light Culinary Institute -

Google Digital Marketing -

200hr Yoga Teacher Training -

Interior Yacht Management & Silver Service -

High School Diploma -

TAYLOR WIDRIG