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A CEO Who Puts People First
Dawn Taylor
CEO of Pinnacle Talent Acquisition
CEO of Pinnacle Talent Acquisition
Dawn Taylor has worked in the HR consulting world most of her career which included HR consulting and talent acquisition. “The companies that I worked for only cared about their bottom line,” she says. “I wanted to create a company where the product, people felt nurtured and empowered I wanted to create a company that a person felt more equipped for employment and life than when they entered our doors.” She knew if she built a company and cared about the right things, the money would come, and it did.
Pinnacle Talent Acquisition (PTA) was born almost overnight. Dawn decided to go into business with a colleague that she had known and respected for a decade. Pinnacle Talent Acquisition (PTA) was born almost overnight.
move my employees before the next payroll, the company money was frozen until accountants could come in.”PTA was formed in 24 hours despite the hardship that Dawn was left in and she has been growing and expanding ever since.
Today, Dawn has been named Woman Entrepreneur of the year by the Maryland Women in Business Center and by the Maryland General Assembly. PTA lends
its name and voice to such causes as civil rights, mental health awareness, community outreach, and women empowerment movements just to name a few. “I feel that as a leader we must give, teach and be a voice. We have a platform; we have a following. Being a leader is a responsibility and not just to the people that work for you,” says Dawn.
Empowering Women
Dawn has been an advocate and a steadfast leader who has been engaged in empowering women in the workplace and strengthening the State and County’s economy. Her undeterred dedication to the staffing and human resources consulting industry where she has amassed not only a large network but also, life changing, and life affirming relationships has been pioneering. Dawn has been responsible for many people finding the job of their dreams and securing their future. She has helped numerous companies acquire top-notch talent along with ensuring companies continued growth via human resources consulting and outsourcing. PTA is an extension of an organization’s staff, assisting with a myriad of human resources initiatives.
Dawn and her colleagues have helped non-profit and for-profit entities throughout the region with on site, virtual and project based human resources consulting. She is committed to delivering a personalized, authentic service where communication is at the heart of everything PTA does. Dawn’s life is a superior example to the everyday woman working to better their communities as they grow their businesses, all the while contributing immensely towards the growth of those who are struggling otherwise.
Dawn states, “Women entrepreneurs face immense difficulties managing work and family, along with competing in a world that does not recognize our leadership in this arena. For over a decade, women are starting companies faster than our male counter parts. However, funding, loans and support are not readily available. Consequently, we need the assistance of Maryland Women’s Business, The Small Business Administration and others that has made a difference in all areas of women in business.”
its name and voice to such causes as civil rights, mental health awareness, community outreach, and women empowerment movements just to name a few. “I feel that as a leader we must give, teach and be a voice. We have a platform; we have a following. Being a leader is a responsibility and not just to the people that work for you,” says Dawn.
Empowering Women
Dawn has been an advocate and a steadfast leader who has been engaged in empowering women in the workplace and strengthening the State and County’s economy. Her undeterred dedication to the staffing and human resources consulting industry where she has amassed not only a large network but also, life changing, and life affirming relationships has been pioneering. Dawn has been responsible for many people finding the job of their dreams and securing their future. She has helped numerous companies acquire top-notch talent along with ensuring companies continued growth via human resources consulting and outsourcing. PTA is an extension of an organization’s staff, assisting with a myriad of human resources initiatives.
Dawn and her colleagues have helped non-profit and for-profit entities throughout the region with on site, virtual and project based human resources consulting. She is committed to delivering a personalized, authentic service where communication is at the heart of everything PTA does. Dawn’s life is a superior example to the everyday woman working to better their communities as they grow their businesses, all the while contributing immensely towards the growth of those who are struggling otherwise.
Dawn states, “Women entrepreneurs face immense difficulties managing work and family, along with competing in a world that does not recognize our leadership in this arena. For over a decade, women are starting companies faster than our male counter parts. However, funding, loans and support are not readily available. Consequently, we need the assistance of Maryland Women’s Business, The Small Business Administration and others that has made a difference in all areas of women in business.”
Building the Future
Dawn believes that diversity in the workplace is important to the overall health, welfare, and culture of an organization. Great companies understand not only the compliance piece to DE&I but also, having a diverse workforce at all levels in a company will garner better outcomes in all areas of that company’s mission. “It has always puzzled me when DE&I is not at the top of the list when it comes to workplace culture. After the death of George Floyd, the concern for DE&I rose rampantly. We do not live in a society with just one type of individual so why should a company’s employee landscape be such?” She adds, “It saddens me that it took a black man being killed while we watched to make DE&I along with examining cultural biases a priority. Most companies have a long way to go in this area says Dawn.
I had a client for a year think that I was white due to the way I spoke over the phone, Dawn says. This was the days before Zoom or Skype. He asked me to send a “ me or a you” for a job that I was filling for him.
Special Thanks To:
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Photos by: Imagine photography DC
For additional information on Dawn Taylor or her company, visit her Website: www.pinnacle-ta.com
“ Leaders should also be coaches and mentors. I genuinely want the best for people and will help them achieve that. People are any company’s best asset and growing people is the best gift that we can give to the world. ”
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