Ed taylor
South Hill
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in tax assessment and budgetary management at Mecklenburg County. Proven track record in developing GIS systems and engaging stakeholders effectively. Successfully supervised teams and managed multi-million dollar budgets, driving significant growth and operational efficiency. Adept at financial planning, ensuring optimal client outcomes and asset preservation.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioner of the Revenue
Mecklenburg County/State of Virginia
Boydton/Mecklenburg County
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Assessed all Real and Personal Property tax values.
- Assessed all Business, Personal Property, Merchant Capital, Machinery and Tools and ABC licenses.
- Assessed Bank Franchise tax, public utility, pipeline and railroad taxes.
- Developed and maintained GIS system for the County.
- Worked with the Treasurer, County Administrator and Board of Supervisors to develop a $150 Million Dollar annual budget.
- Supervised 10 staff.
President/CEO
Lake Country Area Agency on Aging
South Hill
01.1989 - 12.2007
- Provided home based service to senior citizens ie.... Home Care, Home Delivered Meals, transportation, Adult Day Care, Public Transportation (LAB), and other home based services.
- Employed 160+ staff and operated 64 vehicle fleet.
- operated a $10 million dollar budget.
- reported to a Board of Directors appointed by the counties of Mecklenburg, Brunswick and Halifax and the Town of South Hill.
Certified Financial Planner/Series 7 Stock Broker
Shearson Lehman Brothers/American Express Co.
New York
08.1984 - 12.2007
- Developed financial plan for clients to maximize investment returns.
- worked with client's accountants to minimize taxation issues.
- worked with client's estate attorneys to assure desired asset futures.
- developed investment goals with clients to best serve their individual and family needs for capital preservation, income and/or growth.
Co-Owner - Manager Exxon Oil Distributor
George B. Taylor Oil Inc.
South Hill
06.1974 - 07.1984
- Operated an Exxon Oil Distributorship that served 13 service stations.
- Served home, farm and Commercial customers with fuel oil, gasoline, diesel and lubricants.
- provided burner service to home and farm customers.
- Served clients in Mecklenburg, Brunswick and Lunenburg Counties.
- Doubled the size of our oil business in 10 years.
Education
Certified Real Estate Appraiser
National Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Chicago, IL08-1987
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
American School of Financial Planning
New York, NY07-1986
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Longwood University
Farmville, VA08-1984
Skills
- Tax assessment
- GIS development
- Budgetary management
- Staff supervision
- Financial planning
- Stakeholder engagement
Custom
- 47 year member and current President of South HIll Lions Club.
- Finance chair of Olive Branch Baptist Church.
- Choir member of church.
- Elementary School Lunch Buddy for students.
Timeline
Commissioner of the Revenue
Mecklenburg County/State of Virginia
01.2007 - 12.2013
President/CEO
Lake Country Area Agency on Aging
01.1989 - 12.2007
Certified Financial Planner/Series 7 Stock Broker
Shearson Lehman Brothers/American Express Co.
08.1984 - 12.2007
Co-Owner - Manager Exxon Oil Distributor
George B. Taylor Oil Inc.
06.1974 - 07.1984
Certified Real Estate Appraiser
National Association of Real Estate Appraisers
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
American School of Financial Planning
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Longwood University
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