- International Professional Basketball Player
- Innovative Videographer and Editor
- Sports Based and Media Consultant
Skills and Qualifications
Experience
Floor Manager | BBC News | Washington, DC - Current
Model | Pajama Mama Photoshoot - Summer 2023
Wardrobe Assistant | Jos A Banks - Summer 2023
Production Assistant | Riggo Production, LLC, Annapolis, MD | 06/2020 - Current
Independent Videographer and Producer | Owner - Taylor Brown 31 LLC, Bowie, MD | 2016 – Present
Professional Basketball Player - The Dragons, Santiago, Dominican Republic | 02/2023 –04/2023
Professional Basketball Player - Hidalgas De Santiago, Santiago, Dominican Republic | 07/2022 –08/2022
Professional Basketball Player - Wetterbygden Basketball, Huskvarna, Sweden | 06/2021 – 03/2022
Professional Basketball Player - La Vega, Santiago, Dominican Republic | 07/2021 –08/2021
Professional Basketball Player - AMI Basketball, Ifrane, Morocco | 04/ 2021 – 06/2021
Professional Basketball Player - Mandurah Magic, Perth, Australia Summer 2019
Professional Basketball Player - BBC Residence Walferdange, Luxembourg, Luxembourg |06/2017 - 04/2019
Associate Head Girl’s Basketball Coach - Charles Herbert Flowers High School,
Prince George's County, MD | 06/2019 – 04/2020
Jr. Wizards Youth Basketball Coach - Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Washington, D.C. Summer 2018
Youth Basketball Coach | 06/2017 - 06/2018
Sports Video Editor - The Sentinel Newspaper, Prince George’s County, MD | 06/2017 – 1/2020 -
Freelance Basketball Analyst - Technology and Broadcast Operations Assistant | Monumental Sports Network | 11/2016 - Current
Education and Accomplishments
George Mason University | Bachelor of Science in Sports Management | 2015
- Point guard with four years of professional experience
- Self-starter and team player who adapts well and stays in the moment
- Proven leader on and off the court
- Best Multi-Media Ad for the MDDC Press Association - 2019
- 1st Place – Best Sports Video for the MDDC Press Association - 2018
- Professional videographer and podcast host
- Awarded for Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the
- Morocco Throne Cup Championship
- Nominated Artist of the Year in the Sweden
Basketball League - 2022 - Nominated Artist of the Year in the Sweden
Basketball League - 2022 - Nominated Artist of the year in the Swedish Basketball League in 2021
- Media coverage made Newzroom Afrika in 2022
- Awarded for Forty Under 40 for Prince George’s County for 2020 in Arts & Humanities
- Print Modeling for Asecs Shopping Mall in
Jonkoping, Sweden - 2021
Experience
Floor Manager | BBC News | Washington, DC - Current
- Manage the studio by setting up the TV monitors, teleprompters and microphones
- Assist the talent by giving them cues and countdowns
- Communicate with the Director and control room
Model | Pajama Mama Photoshoot - Summer 2023
- Strong ability to adapt to various styles, poses, and creative directions, enhancing visual storytelling.
- Collaborated with photographers, designers, and stylists to bring concepts to life and achieve desired aesthetics.
- Successfully conveyed diverse characters and emotions through facial expressions and body language.
- Contributed to the success of fashion campaigns, brand promotions, and editorial shoots with exceptional performance.
- Exhibited a keen eye for detail and the ability to follow direction, ensuring accurate representation of desired visions.
Wardrobe Assistant | Jos A Banks - Summer 2023
- Proficient wardrobe assistant with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of fashion aesthetics.
- Collaborated closely with stylists, models, photographers, and designers to ensure seamless coordination of outTits.
- Maintained a neat and organized work environment, allowing for easy access to wardrobe items and accessories.
- Exhibited strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
- Contributed to the efficient setup and breakdown of wardrobe areas during photo shoots and events.
Production Assistant | Riggo Production, LLC, Annapolis, MD | 06/2020 - Current
- Supported talent and crew during shoots, handling tasks such as scene setups and continuity checks.
- Proficient in assisting with various aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production activities.
- Skilled in setting up and operating equipment, including cameras, lights, audio gear, and other technical tools.
- Organized and managed equipment, props, and other production resources to maintain a smooth workflow.
- Collaborated closely with the director, cinematographer, and crew members to ensure the execution of the creative vision.
Independent Videographer and Producer | Owner - Taylor Brown 31 LLC, Bowie, MD | 2016 – Present
- Produced international video content in Israel, South Africa, and in the US for Peace Players International (Fellowship).
- Produced and edited the 35th City Wide Basketball Tournament for Newzroom Afrika and PeacePlayers in Durban, South Africa.
- Produces media content for professional basketball leagues in the Dominican Republic including, The United Cup of Champions and LDC Basket.
- Composes and directs promotional and marketing videos for small businesses applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, audio and camera settings to achieve a high quality effect sought by consumers.
- Produces live interviews on “The Breakdown with Taylor Brown” podcast highlighting professional athletes achieving their goals, including, but not limited to, Quinn Cook (NBA), Jasmine Thomas (WNBA) and Brandon Coleman (NFL).
- Covers current political, sports and business events via YouTube, more recently surrounding protests and demonstrations generating over 10,000 views.
- Oversees video production seamlessly for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicines live conferences and events.
- Provides formal Adobe Premiere Pro video editing training to high school and college students in-person and pre- recorded.
Professional Basketball Player - The Dragons, Santiago, Dominican Republic | 02/2023 –04/2023
- Played point guard for The Dragons women’s basketball team in the Dominican Republic
- Made First Team in the Super LIDA Undia Feminine League
Professional Basketball Player - Hidalgas De Santiago, Santiago, Dominican Republic | 07/2022 –08/2022
- Played point guard for Hidalgas De Santiago women’s basketball team in the Dominican Republic
- Produced media content for the men's and women's tournament (The United Cup of Champions)
Professional Basketball Player - Wetterbygden Basketball, Huskvarna, Sweden | 06/2021 – 03/2022
- Played point guard for Wetterbygden Basketball women’s basketball team in Sweden
- Coached, instructed and mentored 15 players between ages 13 and 16
Professional Basketball Player - La Vega, Santiago, Dominican Republic | 07/2021 –08/2021
- Played point guard for La Vega women’s basketball team in the Dominican Republic
- Won the United Cup Championship and named the Most Valuable Player
Professional Basketball Player - AMI Basketball, Ifrane, Morocco | 04/ 2021 – 06/2021
- Played point guard for AMI Basketball women’s basketball team in Morocco
- Won the Morocco Throne Cup Championship and named the Most Valuable Player
Professional Basketball Player - Mandurah Magic, Perth, Australia Summer 2019
- Played point guard for Mandurah Magic women’s basketball team in Australia
- Coached, instructed and mentored more than 1,000 youth players between ages 5 and 17
Professional Basketball Player - BBC Residence Walferdange, Luxembourg, Luxembourg |06/2017 - 04/2019
- Played point guard for BBC Residence Walferdange women’s basketball team in Luxembourg
- Coached, instructed and mentored more than 30 youth players between ages 5 and 10
Associate Head Girl’s Basketball Coach - Charles Herbert Flowers High School,
Prince George's County, MD | 06/2019 – 04/2020
- Won the 2020 Prince George's County Championship, Regionals Championship, and the State Championship
- Coached, instructed and mentored all 15 players on the team
Jr. Wizards Youth Basketball Coach - Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Washington, D.C. Summer 2018
- Coached and mentored underserved players between ages 7 and 15 through the Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics basketball camps
- Planned, conducted, coached and mentored 100 youth players
Youth Basketball Coach | 06/2017 - 06/2018
- Roy Williams Basketball Camp, Chapel Hill, NC
- Nike Basketball Camps, Leesburg, VA
Sports Video Editor - The Sentinel Newspaper, Prince George’s County, MD | 06/2017 – 1/2020 -
- Produced, filmed and edited football, basketball, soccer and lacrosse high school games in a short time frame via AdobePremiere Pro.
- Awarded 1st place for best Sports Video Edit for video highlights of the DeMatha vs. Gonzaga football game.
Freelance Basketball Analyst - Technology and Broadcast Operations Assistant | Monumental Sports Network | 11/2016 - Current
- Assisted video personnel in the video operations for the Washington Wizards, Mystics and Capitals games.
- Commentated high school basketball games and conducted pre and post-game interviews of coaches, players and fans in the Washington, DC area.
- Recorded in-depth statistics and analyzed game footage to adequately prepare for assigned games.
Education and Accomplishments
George Mason University | Bachelor of Science in Sports Management | 2015
- 2nd all-time leading scorer in George Mason Women’s basketball program history with 1,693 points
- Set a single-season scoring record with 643 points and set a school record with a 81.5% free throw average
- Leading Scorer – Atlantic 10 Conference, 2015
- Reached 1,000 points in just 50 games, faster than any player ever at GMU
- High School Parade All-American, 2011
- Washington Post Player of the Year, 2011
- WCAC Conference Player of the Year, 2011
- Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year, 2011