Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Paul most recently worked as the Vice President of People & Culture at Purdys Chocolatier starting in July 2016. Prior to that, they were the Director of Learning and Organization Development at Paper Excellence Group from July 2015 to July 2016. From 2010 to 2015, they held the position of Vice President of Human Resources at All Weather Windows, where they had functional responsibility for various areas including Talent Management and Learning & Development. Before that, they worked as a Manager of Human Capital at PricewaterhouseCoopers from November 2009 to October 2010. Paul's experience also includes a role as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at WSP in Canada from October 2007 to November 2009, and as a Senior Human Resources Learning Consultant at ATB Financial from January 2006 to October 2007. Paul began their career as an Educator at School District #36 (Surrey) / Surrey Schools, and also worked as a Claims Coordinator at Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group.

Paul Taylor's education history begins in 1994 at Valley City State University, where they studied secondary education and teaching. Paul then transferred to Simon Fraser University from 1996 to 1999 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. In 2000, they attended The University of British Columbia and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Education. In 2008, they pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) at the W. P. Carey School of Business - Arizona State University, completing it in 2009.

In addition to their formal education, Paul Taylor has acquired various certifications. These include a Level 2 Coaching Certification (Youth & Adult) from the Road Runners Club of America, obtained in May 2023. Paul also holds a SHRM Executive Network Membership from the SHRM Executive Network, earned in September 2022. In November 2021, they obtained a Vdot02 Coaching Certification from The Run SMART Project.

Other certifications and professional achievements include a Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) certification from the Human Capital Institute (HCI) in March 2020, Mental Health First Aid from the Canadian Mental Health Association in October 2019, and a National Collective Bargaining Certification from the National Collective Bargaining Institute in June 2019.

Throughout their career, Paul Taylor has also acquired various certifications focused on leadership and management, such as 360 Assessments from the Center for Creative Leadership in September 2014, Union Contract Negotiations and Winning Labour Relations from Canadian Professional Management Services in 2014, and Leadership for HR Professionals from the Center for Creative Leadership in October 2013.

Furthermore, Paul Taylor obtained the Chartered Professional of Human Resources (CPHR) designation from CPHR BC & Yukon in June 2009. Paul also holds a certification as a Certified Teacher from the Government of British Columbia, obtained in January 2001. Finally, Paul Taylor has expertise in psychometric assessments using various tools such as Talent Q, SHL (OPQ32), Profile Performance Systems (OPP, JPP), and 16PF, although the specific details of these certifications are not provided.