Melissa Taylor
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Michael Nayebi-Oskoui
Melissa possesses the rare combination of skills: a diligent researcher with a high aptitude for details and the ability to effortlessly contextualize data-driven insights into a higher-level, global context. This micro/macro perspective has consistently delivered value to clients in mitigating geopolitical risk or in terms of identifying new markets, assessing industry trends and anticipating future shifts. Melissa is also an experienced manager with a keen interest in coaching and developing talent.
Nate Hughes
Melissa has been an invaluable resource for timely, sophisticated insights into a wide variety of complex issues. Her experience astutely navigating multifaceted technological and industrial dynamics is evident in the clarity of her writing and the precision of her findings.
Michael Nayebi-Oskoui
Melissa possesses the rare combination of skills: a diligent researcher with a high aptitude for details and the ability to effortlessly contextualize data-driven insights into a higher-level, global context. This micro/macro perspective has consistently delivered value to clients in mitigating geopolitical risk or in terms of identifying new markets, assessing industry trends and anticipating future shifts. Melissa is also an experienced manager with a keen interest in coaching and developing talent.
Nate Hughes
Melissa has been an invaluable resource for timely, sophisticated insights into a wide variety of complex issues. Her experience astutely navigating multifaceted technological and industrial dynamics is evident in the clarity of her writing and the precision of her findings.
Michael Nayebi-Oskoui
Melissa possesses the rare combination of skills: a diligent researcher with a high aptitude for details and the ability to effortlessly contextualize data-driven insights into a higher-level, global context. This micro/macro perspective has consistently delivered value to clients in mitigating geopolitical risk or in terms of identifying new markets, assessing industry trends and anticipating future shifts. Melissa is also an experienced manager with a keen interest in coaching and developing talent.
Nate Hughes
Melissa has been an invaluable resource for timely, sophisticated insights into a wide variety of complex issues. Her experience astutely navigating multifaceted technological and industrial dynamics is evident in the clarity of her writing and the precision of her findings.
Michael Nayebi-Oskoui
Melissa possesses the rare combination of skills: a diligent researcher with a high aptitude for details and the ability to effortlessly contextualize data-driven insights into a higher-level, global context. This micro/macro perspective has consistently delivered value to clients in mitigating geopolitical risk or in terms of identifying new markets, assessing industry trends and anticipating future shifts. Melissa is also an experienced manager with a keen interest in coaching and developing talent.
Nate Hughes
Melissa has been an invaluable resource for timely, sophisticated insights into a wide variety of complex issues. Her experience astutely navigating multifaceted technological and industrial dynamics is evident in the clarity of her writing and the precision of her findings.
Credentials
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VC University ONLINE
VC UniversityJan, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Onyx Strategic Insights
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United States
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Professional Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Knowledge Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
I provide the tools and relationships our geopoltical and macroeconomic analysts need to produce the highest quality analysis. I provide the tools and relationships our geopoltical and macroeconomic analysts need to produce the highest quality analysis.
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Second Front Systems
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Research Analyst
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Oct 2020 - Dec 2022
Produced macro- and micro-level analysis identifying emerging trends across industries, technologies, and companies utilizing firmographics, patent analysis, case studies, and other approaches to build a detailed picture of the technology landscape for both internal and external clients.
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Consulting Research Analyst
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2020
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Taylor Geopolitical Research LLC
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United States
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Research Services
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Founder
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2020
Produced timely, customized analysis, models, and research with open-source intelligence research (OSINT) and analysis for businesses and governments. Produced timely, customized analysis, models, and research with open-source intelligence research (OSINT) and analysis for businesses and governments.
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Zeihan on Geopolitics
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Research
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2020
Produced research and analysis fundamental to 500% plus revenue growth over the course of five years and central to the client’s 80 plus consulting and keynote speeches a year. Led fast-paced research and analysis initiatives that formed the core of client’s business while maintaining a high standard for sources and methods. Produced research and analysis fundamental to 500% plus revenue growth over the course of five years and central to the client’s 80 plus consulting and keynote speeches a year. Led fast-paced research and analysis initiatives that formed the core of client’s business while maintaining a high standard for sources and methods.
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Stratfor
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United States
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Director of Research for Open Source Intelligence
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2015
Managed a team of direct reports creating in-house and client (energy, US Government, heavy industry) driven products using open-source and human intelligence, often requiring less than 24 hours turnaround. Led research and analysis on market access and risk management projects for the company’s largest clients including military analysis for a leading defense company, supply chain risk analysis for an agricultural conglomerate, and provided supply chain analysis that generated praise from within the DoD. Show less
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Senior Researcher
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Mar 2012 - Feb 2015
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Briefer (Client Liaison)
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Jul 2011 - Mar 2012
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Analyst Development Program Intern
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
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Education
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2014 - 2016
University of Washington
Master's Degree, Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics -
2004 - 2008
Hendrix College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics
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