Taylor Jones

Taylor Jones

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
5K followers 500+ connections

Experience

  • Questpro Graphic
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    Dallas, Texas, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, United States

Education

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Graphic

    Associate Board Member

    Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation

    - Present 6 years

  • YRP - Young Risk Professionals National Graphic

    Director of Marketing

    YRP - Young Risk Professionals National

    - Present 7 months

  • RISE Professionals Graphic

    Strategic Planning Board Member

    RISE Professionals

    - Present 1 year

  • CENTRAL TEXAS CPCU SOCIETY CHAPTER Graphic

    Guest Speaker

    CENTRAL TEXAS CPCU SOCIETY CHAPTER

    - 1 month

  • PLUS Foundation Graphic

    Guest Speaker

    PLUS Foundation

    - 1 month

    • Watch the replay here: https://plusfoundation.org/great-resignation-webinar/
    • Topic: Multiple Perspectives on The Great Resignation
    • Moderated a panel discussion on "The Great Resignation" with industry experts

  • YRP - Young Risk Professionals of Texas, Inc. Graphic
  • DFW RIMS Graphic

    Education Committee Member

    DFW RIMS

    - 2 years

    Education

  • The Transitions Graphic

    Guest Speaker

    The Transitions

    - 1 month

    • Watch the replay here: https://youtu.be/th90TnSf0Tk
    • Topic: Reimagining Human Resources.
    • Review the PowerPoint, handout, & other resources here: www.thetransitions.org/resources

  • Insurance Council of Texas Graphic

    Guest Speaker

    Insurance Council of Texas

    - 1 month

    • Event: Webinar
    • Topic: Insurance Careers Month: Finding, Hiring and Managing Millennial Insurance Pros
    • More info: https://www.insurancecouncil.org/insurance-careers-month-finding-hiring-and-managing-millennial-insurance-pros-2/

  • St. Mary's University Graphic

    Guest Speaker

    St. Mary's University

    - 1 month

    • Event: Risk and Insurance Summit for Student Engagement (RIS2E)
    • Session Title: Talent Champions
    • More info: www.stmarytx.edu/academics/business/events/risse

  • Dallas CASA Graphic

    Child Advocate

    Dallas CASA

    - Present 9 years

    Children

  • Make-A-Wish Foundation Graphic

    Wish Granter

    Make-A-Wish Foundation

    - 3 years

    Children

Publications

  • 3 Reasons You Won't Get Hired; Spot On Insurance Podcast

    Spot on Insurance

    Taylor Teague Jones is the Business Development Director at Questpro, an insurance and risk management staffing company, with extensive experience in commercial insurance and college recruitment. She started her career as a regional recruiter for the University of Kansas – her alma mater. Her journey in the insurance industry began when she worked for a large insurance broker, handling campus and corporate recruitment projects.

    Taylor joins us today to share the best and worst practices…

    Taylor Teague Jones is the Business Development Director at Questpro, an insurance and risk management staffing company, with extensive experience in commercial insurance and college recruitment. She started her career as a regional recruiter for the University of Kansas – her alma mater. Her journey in the insurance industry began when she worked for a large insurance broker, handling campus and corporate recruitment projects.

    Taylor joins us today to share the best and worst practices when it comes to job interviews. She discusses the importance of knowing not just the company, but also some of their core team members. She describes what her journey was like and how recruitment led her to be part of the insurance industry. Taylor also explains why you should check your own social media presence before submitting a resume.

    “When you show up, and you know who they are and you apply that in your interview, it’s an integral piece of having a dynamic conversation with your interviewer.” – Taylor Teague Jones

    What you’ll learn:
    What Taylor’s journey was like and how she became part of the insurance industry.
    Her career in teaching and how she transitioned to recruitment.
    The type of people she’s recruited and their different educational backgrounds.
    How to best attract the youth when it comes to opportunities in the industry.
    The top reasons why an employer would select a candidate.
    Best practices for those who are going to be interviewed by a recruiter.
    What you should not do during the interview.
    How social media affects your hiring chances.
    The best ways to reach introverts with potential.

    See publication

Honors & Awards

  • 2021 RISE Award Winner

    Rising Insurance Star Executives

    https://riseprofessionals.com/2021-rise-award-winners/

  • 2020 Emerging Leader in Insurance

    American Property Casualty Insurance Association

    https://www.apci.org/media/news-releases/release/58328/

Organizations

  • RISE Professionals

    Strategic Planning Board Member

    - Present
  • Young Risk Professionals

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  • DFW RIMS

    Education Committee Member

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  • Lockton Dallas Associates Committee

    Committee Member

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    •Partner with the Chief Operating Officer to develop quarterly newsletter and seek out new content •Responsible for event planning and associate functions; highly focused on developing/promoting a positive and collaborative office culture (events consist of Chili Cook-Off, March Madness Kickoff, Lockton Christmas Party, and various associate engagement/reward activities) •Organized fundraising initative to benefit Dallas CASA; this initiative has been approved for the 2nd year in a row and is…

    •Partner with the Chief Operating Officer to develop quarterly newsletter and seek out new content •Responsible for event planning and associate functions; highly focused on developing/promoting a positive and collaborative office culture (events consist of Chili Cook-Off, March Madness Kickoff, Lockton Christmas Party, and various associate engagement/reward activities) •Organized fundraising initative to benefit Dallas CASA; this initiative has been approved for the 2nd year in a row and is now a part of Lockton P&C's annual event calendar

  • Dallas Theta Alumnae

    CASA YP Liaison

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  • Dallas CASA Young Professionals

    Council Member, Advocate Recruitment Co-Chair, and Theta Liaison

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    •Elected by Council as Advocate Recruitment Co-Chair •Participate in membership events and support community outreach for CASA's mission •The mission of the Young Professionals group is to increase awareness for Dallas CASA, while providing charitable and social opportunities for people ages 21 to 40 years

  • Kappa Alpha Theta

    Community Service Chair, Membership Educator Assistant

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    •Participated within the Greek community, supported and planned fundraising and volunteer opportunities throughout the University of Kansas campus as well as Lawrence, KS

  • University of Kansas Center for Community Outreach

    Associate Development Director

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    •Provided opportunities and planned events for students to become more active through volunteering at The University of Kansas

  • Young Risk Professionals (YRP) National Board of Directors

    Marketing Director

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