Profile

I have always had a passion for technology and pursed an MBA to focus on the
world of tech startups. This focus was reinforced with classes in new product
from the desk of development, business planning, social media marketing, entrepreneurial finance,

MICHAEL and venture capital. These classes opened doors to local VC and tech companies,
where I was able to work on several projects for successful startups. I am looking
CAULK for a career where I can continue to pursue my passion for technology.

TALIAFERRO Experience
Chief Taxonomist, Local Bunny Boulder, CO 2009-2010
\ TOL-i-vr \ Daily: As the 5th employee, joining the company 1 month after its inception, I was
involved in all aspects of strategy, product development, and marketing.

Bright Spot: Used our software to architect a trivia game on Twitter. This game was
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1240 Cedar Ave #3 able to capture 10% of the Man V Food Twitter Fan Base (8000 total) in just 30
Boulder, CO 80304 minute sessions. This game has been extrapolated to other Twitter and Facebook
games for the Travel Channel and other clients with high success. Local Bunny
tel 540.230.3459 shifted into a social gaming company as a result of these successes.
e michael.taliaferro@gmail.com
url michaeltaliaferro.com Environmental Specialist I, Cameron-Cole Boulder, CO 2006-2009
@ thecaulk
Daily: Worked with the consulting teams to help clients comply with EPA cleanup and
monitoring standards. Primary functions were production of visual media for reports,
collection of field samples, and monitoring project milestones.

Bright Spot: Implemented a system to show well closings across the US (our biggest
project) into Google Earth. This was shared with the client to show our progress and
bring a visual understanding to our database.

Nurse Manager Assistant, VCU Health System Richmond, VA 2005-2006

Daily: Assisted Nurse Manager in the operations of three hospital psychiatry units.
Overseeing the administrative functions including schedule preparation, clock-in
system management, form development, and database management. Ensured
compliance of safety standards communicating with maintenance staff and the
safety engineer.

Bright Spot: Worked with outside vendors to implement a patient fall alarm system,
to help minimize the largest problem in geriatric patient populations (falls).
Implemented a nurse cell phone system to increase nurse safety while decreasing
downtime.

Education
MBA, University of Colorado Boulder, CO 2010
Bright Spot: Winner, Leeds School Business Plan Competition, 2010

BS Psychology, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 2004

Bright Spot: Paper Presenter, Virginia Psychological Association Conference, 2003

Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Crystal Ball, Google Earth KML, Mac OS/iWork Suite, Prezi

Outdoor Passions
Climbing, Slacklining, and Mountain Biking