Samuel Taylor

Founder and CEO Core Impact Inc | MLB (Minor League) Baseball Player | Sports Science | Performance Wearable Tech

United States

About

Motivated and passionate about doing Gods work and making a significant contribution to the kingdom

Experience

  • Founder at Core Impact
    Aug 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

    Core Impacts sells high performance wearable apparel, footwear, equipment and subscription - based training content from leading experts and trainers - democratizing access to tools and resources that will allow for performance enhancements of all athletes. We are in constant pursuit of providing meaningful data to enhance the peak performance within organized sports. Our mission is to take the guesswork out of training by providing instant, unbiased data allowing athletes to make the necessary adjustments during peak performance. No other system on the market, combines sensor-equipped equipment and professional training content from leading trainers and coaches to unlock the potential of millions of professional, collegiate and amateur athletes all over the world.

  • Adjunct Instructor at Academy of Art University
    Aug 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Instruct students in proper care and use of different tools for apparel construction • Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs • Provide individual instruction to adapt the curriculum to the students needs

  • Founder Creative Director at TESH Sports
    May 2011 - Jul 2016 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    • Led the day-to-day operation of an athletic performance footwear and apparel brand • Created and executed operational infrastructure, growth benchmarks, strategic plan • Drove profit results with unique design solutions for improved business opportunities • Provided vision for brand concept and lead team through execution of product design • Prepared and maintained tech packs from initial development through bulk production • Create seasonal presentation boards highlighting fabric, color and print direction • Championed the implementation of 17 new staff that increased profit margin and PD • Lead the aesthetic execution of product development, fabric/textiles, print and pattern, • Established policies/operational standards prompting company pride and values • Developed strategic partnerships for PD in China, Vietnam, S. Korea, and Singapore

  • Graphic Designer at West Coast Novelties
    Feb 2011 - Dec 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Develop and designed concepts for apparel and accessories for Walmart distribution • Created technical packs for domestic and import manufacturers for strike-off development • Own the creative process to make sure that the final product aligns with creative direction • Produce trend reports and present findings to cross functional teams • Create production files detailing artwork specifications, and materials to vendors • Request lab dips for all fabrications for color accuracy and provide comments to vendors

  • Men's Designer at Levis
    Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 · 1 yr

    • Conducted extensive market research and trend analysis for upcoming seasons • Effectively communicated department needs with design, sales and production teams • Created collection Cads, storyboards spec sheets, and tech packs, for seasonal collections • Monitored and ensured adherence to time and action/design calendar deadlines • Attended fit sessions