The Miller Tanner Associates’ (MTA) difference is our people. That’s why we want to introduce you to our team of superstars that brings our corporate meetings and events to life for our customers. Today, we introduce you to Financial Compliance Associate Hannah Taylor. Hannah ensures that post-event details, along with compliance and transparency reports, are meticulously processed and finalized for our customers.
Meet Hannah Taylor, Financial Compliance Associate
CliftonStrengths: Developer, Empathy, Adaptability, Relator, Positivity
Tell us about your current role with MTA. What are your primary responsibilities?
As a financial compliance specialist, I mainly process expense reimbursements for event attendees and complete post-event compliance and transparency reports.
What did you do before joining MTA?
Before joining MTA, I was an associate accountant for a medical device company.
What do you feel are the most fulfilling aspects of your job?
In my time at MTA, I’ve discovered countless aspects of my job that I truly enjoy. There are so many parts of my job that I love. I’m fortunate to be part of a fantastic team that is not only supportive and creative but also hard-working and enjoyable to work with. Plus, each day brings its unique challenges, as no reimbursement or transparency report is ever the same.
I truly appreciate how, as a company, we constantly seek improvements and efficiency in our processes. Managers and the leadership team wholeheartedly encourage everyone to think creatively and share their ideas. I’ve enjoyed working on numerous projects that not only satisfy my inner problem-solver but also allow me to collaborate with colleagues with whom I don’t typically work.
What are some ways that the Finance Team alleviates the burden when planning an event?
The Finance Team expertly creates a budget plan tailored to meet each customer’s needs and compiles a final budget portfolio complete with all necessary documentation. Specific to the Financial Compliance Team, customers and attendees can be assured that we process reimbursements quickly and accurately. We follow specific company, state, federal, and country guidelines pertaining to reimbursements and transparency. If challenges arise, we dive in and investigate, ensuring our services to customers and event attendees continue to align with our top-notch white-glove commitment.
What makes Miller Tanner Associates stand out as a meeting planning company?
MTA truly is a full-service planning company. MTA genuinely cares about and prioritizes everyone they encounter, transforming each event into a memorable experience. By encouraging collaboration across departments, they ensure an enjoyable journey for customers, vendors, attendees, and staff. Plus, their innovative apps and software simplify the event process, making it easier for everyone involved.
Why do you think that the MTA Workshops are important? What do you get most from this time together?
Nothing beats the face-to-face interactions that help strengthen our relationships with colleagues we see frequently, as well as those from MTA we don’t interact with as often.
What do you do for fun?
I love traveling and spending time with my husband and daughters. As a family, we enjoy being outside, whether it’s running around the yard with the dogs and turkeys or jumping off the dock at the lake. I also love to cook, bake, read, listen to music, and go to concerts.
Where do you live, and what do you love most about your state/city? Any must-see tourist spots?
I was born and raised north of Memphis, Tennessee. My favorite thing about Memphis is probably the zoo. Something is always being added or updated, so each time you go, it’s a new experience. We can spend an entire day there and still feel like we didn’t see everything.
Downtown Memphis has excellent restaurants. The Majestic Grille – a former movie theater – is one of my favorites. When the current owners converted the building to a restaurant, they preserved its vintage movie screen, so they continue to show classic films as diners enjoy their meals.
There are so many things to love about Tennessee, though: The food. The music. The people. The sports. (Go Vols!) Between Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville, there’s something for everyone.
To learn more about the MTA Team, visit www.millertanner.com.
