EXECUTIVE LEADER & OPERATOR

Portland, Ore

Always interdisciplinary. Always evolving. Always adapting to find insights that cast the opportunity in a new light.

Always interdisciplinary. Always evolving. Always adapting to find insights that cast the opportunity in a new light.

CLIENTS

CLIENTS

CLIENTS

Top 3 Skills

I learned the power of a strong brand before I learned how to tie a tie. I grew up watching my single mom launch businesses out of our garage: taking risks, navigating failures, and harnessing creativity to create an unmistakable identity. Today, I combine that DNA with a keen eye for trends and an instinct for speaking to emerging audiences to help make sure brands I work with aren’t just following the market—they’re leading it

I’ve been around a little bit. Four colleges in five years, over 40 countries around the globe, a whole crazy family story I’ll tell you sometime over tacos and tequila. Along the way, I developed a knack for connecting with people from every corner of the globe, building relationships from bar tops to board rooms. I don’t think our business is about selling great ideas—it’s about building strong enough relationships to help bring the best ideas to life. I’ve got a proven track record of putting people first to make sure great results follow.

Since I launched my first business at 19, I’ve recognized that creative isn’t just a tactic. It’s where entrepreneurs allow their imaginations to speak better than a business plan can. Where art meets science to create a world consumers want to live in. Where brands become something bigger. I’ve concepted, written, designed, and directed creative teams turning insights into something more enduring. What I do is whatever it takes to make the creative breakthrough.

REFERENCES

KIND WORDS

KIND WORDS

KIND WORDS

Chris Elliott
Executive Creative Director
@indigo slate

“Taylor is relentless in pursuit of new opportunities, getting things started, doing his part, and connecting team members in optimism, thoughtfulness, and transparency. He understands the business, speaks strategy and creative without an accent, and balances realism with well-timed "screw it - let’s go for it" moments.

In short, he's the sort of person that makes what's possible happen.”

Chris Elliott
Executive Creative Director
@indigo slate

“Taylor is relentless in pursuit of new opportunities, getting things started, doing his part, and connecting team members in optimism, thoughtfulness, and transparency. He understands the business, speaks strategy and creative without an accent, and balances realism with well-timed "screw it - let’s go for it" moments.

In short, he's the sort of person that makes what's possible happen.”

jack mickle
Chief Executive Officer
@ogilvy

"Taylor is an exceptional account leader with strengths in business development, account management and (especially) relationship development. He's a natural connector across client, agency and partner teams alike. He gets things done — and done well."

jack mickle
Chief Executive Officer
@ogilvy

"Taylor is an exceptional account leader with strengths in business development, account management and (especially) relationship development. He's a natural connector across client, agency and partner teams alike. He gets things done — and done well."

Eric Wegerbauer
Chief Creative Officer
@TBWA\NEBOKO

"Taylor is a powerhouse and one of the best I've ever worked with."

Eric Wegerbauer
Chief Creative Officer
@TBWA\NEBOKO

"Taylor is a powerhouse and one of the best I've ever worked with."

MICHEAL BARTLEY
FOUNDER, ECD
@INDIGO SLATE

"Taylor was a blast to work with, a fantastic & fun collaborator that brightened up the room. His Strategy & leadership in accounts was refreshing and he helped manage customers, build incredible work and grow agency relationships. He is a great talent and look forward to working with him again in the future."

Chris Elliott
Executive Creative Director
@indigo slate

"Taylor understands the business, speaks strategy and creative without an accent, and balances realism with well-timed "screw it - let’s go for it" moments.

In short, he's the sort of person that makes what's possible happen.”

MICHEAL BARTLEY
FOUNDER, ECD
@INDIGO SLATE

"Taylor was a blast to work with, a fantastic & fun collaborator that brightened up the room. His Strategy & leadership in accounts was refreshing and he helped manage customers, build incredible work and grow agency relationships. He is a great talent and look forward to working with him again in the future."

John Deasis
president
@benchmade

"Taylor was extremely helpful in our creative process and brought new ideas, good planning, and urgency to our project. His expertise in making a brand come to life was very impactful to us and our customers."

John Deasis
president
@benchmade

"Taylor was extremely helpful in our creative process and brought new ideas, good planning, and urgency to our project. His expertise in making a brand come to life was very impactful to us and our customers."

John Deasis
president
@benchmade

"Taylor was extremely helpful in our creative process and brought new ideas, good planning, and urgency to our project. His expertise in making a brand come to life was very impactful to us and our customers."

Nixon Living
Design Director
@Standard Studios, Lululemon

“I have worked with Taylor across several projects and have witnessed his drive and his impact firsthand. The way he works with creatives, and simultaneously keeps everyone across all teams pushing forward to deliver exceptional results is next to none.”

Nixon Living
Design Director
@Standard Studios, Lululemon

"The way Taylor works with creatives, and simultaneously keeps everyone across all teams pushing forward to deliver exceptional results is next to none.”

Nixon Living
Design Director
@Standard Studios, Lululemon

“I have worked with Taylor across several projects and have witnessed his drive and his impact firsthand. The way he works with creatives, and simultaneously keeps everyone across all teams pushing forward to deliver exceptional results is next to none.”

Thomas Angel
Chief Executive Officer
@Altitude

“He stepped in with strategic leadership, cultivated key partnerships, and brought a fresh perspective that positioned the brand for scalable growth and a global reach.”

Thomas Angel
Chief Executive Officer
@Altitude

“He stepped in with strategic leadership, cultivated key partnerships, and brought a fresh perspective that positioned the brand for scalable growth and a global reach.”

Thomas Angel
Chief Executive Officer
@Altitude

“He stepped in with strategic leadership, cultivated key partnerships, and brought a fresh perspective that positioned the brand for scalable growth and a global reach.”

Paul Evers
Chief Executive Officer
@Riff & Crux

"Taylor is an extraordinarily bright and creative professional, but his best qualities are heart and integrity. He's brought an entrepreneurial spirit to every project we've worked on together, and has a passion for solving problems with an open mind and creative spirit."

Paul Evers
Chief Executive Officer
@Riff & Crux

"Taylor is an extraordinarily bright and creative professional, but his best qualities are heart and integrity. He's brought an entrepreneurial spirit to every project we've worked on together, and has a passion for solving problems with an open mind and creative spirit."

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