Zoë Taylor-Ploog

Human Capital Management Analyst @ Goldman Sachs, UC Berkeley Alumna

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My name is Zoë Taylor-Ploog, I am a recent alumna of the University of California, Berkeley. During my time at UC Berkeley, I majored in Legal Studies and completed minors in Public Policy and African American Studies. Simultaneously, while completing my undergraduate degree, I served as the National Executive Director of the Sycamore Institute, Co-Chair of the Student Advisory Council on Undergraduate Education (SACUE), Deputy Chief of Staff/Head of Internal Affairs for the Academic Affairs Vice President's office (AAVP), and a Student Advisor for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Through these leadership roles and experiences, I have developed an interest in understanding how policy decisions can create a more equitable future. Post-graduation, I will work as a Human Capital Management Analyst at Goldman Sachs, where I will focus on recruiting and managing talent for the Investment Banking Division.

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Experience

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    Human Capital Management Analyst- Investment Banking Campus Recruiting

    Goldman Sachs

    - Present 1 month

    New York, New York, United States

  • Teach For America

    Teach For America

    1 year 9 months

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      University of California, Berkeley- Campus Ambassador

      Teach For America

      - 1 year 6 months

      Berkeley, California, United States

      -In this role, I presented, tabled, and recruited students for Teach For America's Ignite Fellowship and Full-Time program.

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      Ignite Fellow

      Teach For America

      - 4 months

      Garden City, Idaho, United States

      -Led small virtual learning experiences for ELA with the support of experienced educators.

  • University of California, Berkeley

    University of California, Berkeley

    10 months

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      Office of Undergraduate Admissions Student Advisor

      University of California, Berkeley

      - 2 years 5 months

      Berkeley, California, United States

      - Advising and assisting applicants on the undergraduate admission process at UC Berkeley
      -Assisting with undergraduate admission presentations, answering phones, event coordination, and managing a virtual front desk helpline.

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      Co-Chair of the Student Advisory Council of Undergraduate Education

      University of California, Berkeley

      - 9 months

      Berkeley, California, United States

      - Advised the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Oliver O'Reilly, on student experience by providing critical feedback.
      -Managed working groups to address student concerns with UC Berkeley admin.
      -Attended meetings with senior UC Berkeley employees on campus policy impacting undergraduates.

  • The Sycamore Institute

    The Sycamore Institute

    1 year 9 months

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      National Executive Director

      The Sycamore Institute

      - 1 year

      - The Sycamore Institute is the first and largest completely undergraduate-run 501(c)(3) foreign policy think tank in the country.
      - As Executive Director, I led the Sycamore Institute by coordinating with all undergraduate branches (i.e. University of California, Berkeley, Boston University, New York University, George Mason University, and American University), the Executive Board, and Research Fellows.
      -Successfully staffed an office with regional and national level Branch Directors,…

      - The Sycamore Institute is the first and largest completely undergraduate-run 501(c)(3) foreign policy think tank in the country.
      - As Executive Director, I led the Sycamore Institute by coordinating with all undergraduate branches (i.e. University of California, Berkeley, Boston University, New York University, George Mason University, and American University), the Executive Board, and Research Fellows.
      -Successfully staffed an office with regional and national level Branch Directors, Editors in Chiefs, Podcast Directors, a National Executive Director, Deputy National Executive Director, and a Chief of Staff that will be in effect for 2024-2025.
      -Successfully expanded Sycamore to include a branch at the University of Texas, Austin starting Fall 2024

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      Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

      The Sycamore Institute

      - 9 months

      Berkeley, California, United States

      -Promoted inclusion within the Sycamore Institute with project management and event coordination.
      -Managed recruitment and led member retention strategy.

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      Research Fellow

      The Sycamore Institute

      - 7 months

      Berkeley, California, United States

      -Wrote and published intelligence analysis, op-eds, and foreign policy briefs.

  • Associated Students of the University of California

    Associated Students of the University of California

    2 years 9 months

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      Deputy Chief of Staff & Head of Internal Affairs

      Associated Students of the University of California

      - 2 years

      Berkeley, California, United States

      -Worked closely with the Academic Affairs Vice President's staff to supervisor organizational matters in relation to campus policy and internal office matters.
      -Led event coordination, and social media for the Academic Affairs Vice President's office.

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      Special Advisor for Community Outreach and Student Engagement

      Associated Students of the University of California

      - 10 months

      Berkeley, California, United States

      -Conducted surveys, drafted policy, promoted inclusion at UC Berkeley, and coordinated events with administration.

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    Human Capital Management Summer Analyst

    Goldman Sachs

    - 3 months

    New York, New York, United States

    - Summer Analyst on the Diversity Recruiting team.
    -Assisted leadership to implement strategies to help Goldman Sachs recruit, retain, and develop top diverse talent.
    -Collaborated on projects addressing how to market Goldman Sachs as a premier employer.
    -Led presentations on marketing research related to recruitment, provided input, and met with senior leadership to advance Goldman Sachs' employee experience.
    -Summer Analyst position resulted in a return offer as a full-time…

    - Summer Analyst on the Diversity Recruiting team.
    -Assisted leadership to implement strategies to help Goldman Sachs recruit, retain, and develop top diverse talent.
    -Collaborated on projects addressing how to market Goldman Sachs as a premier employer.
    -Led presentations on marketing research related to recruitment, provided input, and met with senior leadership to advance Goldman Sachs' employee experience.
    -Summer Analyst position resulted in a return offer as a full-time Human Capital Management Analyst starting in July 2024.

  • University of California, Berkeley

    University of California, Berkeley

    2 years 3 months

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      Member of Student Advisory Council of Undergraduate Education (SACUE)

      University of California, Berkeley

      - 8 months

      Berkeley, California, United States

      -Provided critical feedback to senior leaders on undergraduate policy, resulting in co-chair position for 2023-2024 school year.
      -Member of the Cal Student Central (UC Berkeley Financial Aid Office) working group.

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      College of Letters & Science Advisory Board Member

      University of California, Berkeley

      - 1 year 3 months

      Berkeley, California, United States

      -Attended meetings with the UC Berkeley Deans of the College of Letters & Sciences to draw attention to student concerns, assist with drafting policy, and making policy recommendations.

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      Student Learning Center- Summer Bridge Ambassador

      University of California, Berkeley

      - 1 year 4 months

      Berkeley, California, United States

      -Advertised Summer Bridge to aid high school seniors with the transition to college.
      -Shared tips, advised, and connected with potential undergraduate students.

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    California Association of Local Behavioral Health Board and Commissions Intern

    THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOARDS COMM

    - 5 months

    California, United States

    -Attended county and State Senate meetings, took notes, led reports, and advocated for mental health policy throughout California.

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    Bloomberg Business Journalism Diversity Program Participant

    Bloomberg LP

    - 1 month

    New York, New York, United States

    -Received an hands-on introduction to economics, financial and commodity markets, government, and Bloomberg marketing concepts.

  • Bondit Graphic

    Bondit Marketing Intern

    Bondit

    - 4 months

    Berkeley, California, United States

    -Conducted industry and marketing research for Bondit, a social media startup-firm.
    -Analyzed various marketing strategies and planned a customer-acquisition strategy.

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Honors & Awards

  • National Society of Leadership and Success

    University of California, Berkeley

    Undergraduate members must have at least 36 credit hours and a GPA of 3.0 to be invited. Once inducted, members must maintain a 3.0 to continue and attend meetings.

  • New York City Department of Education- Advanced Regents Diploma

    Curtis High School

    Students must have 8 English credits, 4 credits in Global History, 2 credits in US History, 1 credit in Participation in Government, 1 credit in economics, 6 credits in Math, 2 credits in Life Science, 2 credits in Physical Science, 2 additional Science credits, 2 credits in World Language, 4 credits in Physical Education, 1 credit in Health Education, 2 credits in Art Education, and 7 Elective credit.

  • Generation Change Scholar

    University of California, Berkeley

    The Generation Change Award is in recognition of game changers, trail blazers, solution seekers and revolutionaries. In line with the long history of students at Berkeley, this award is given to students with the potential to leverage a UC Berkeley education to change the world for the better.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient

    International Baccaluareate

    The International Baccalaureate Diploma program is an international recognized program that provides an international accepted qualification for higher education.

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