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281-883-9489 (c) | taylor@grandorf.org | taylorgrandorf.net

Licensed architect with 5+ years of experience, strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages concurrently. Understanding of design practices and application of delivery methods. Experience with modern BIM systems from schematic design including rendered marketing images through full construction documentation.

EDUCATION

Master of Architecture

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE– Lubbock, TX – May 2019

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE– Lubbock, TX – December 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rogue Architects

(1/2023 - current) Project Manager II

Primary client contact for Chipotle Mexican Grill, GRACO Development and several independent clients. Oversaw small team for delivery of complete projects from schematic design through substantial completion. Final QA/QC and sign/seal of all projects within licensed jurisdictions and initial invoicing.

Rogue Architects (1/2021 – 1/2023) Project Manager I

Primary project manager for Chipotle Mexican Grill projects. Responsible for individual delivery of projects from conception through substantial completion.

Rogue Architects (1/2020 – 1/2021) Project Coordinator

Engaged actively in the preparation and organization of project documentation including building survey, site visits, document production, consultant and client coordination.

Level 5 Design Group (5/2019 – 1/2020) Project Coordinator

Coordinated schematic design work and assisted with capital campaign document projection for individual clients. Performed site surveys of large buildings.

UrbanTech at Texas Tech University (8/2018- 5/2019) Graduate Assistant

Assisted AIA Sustainable Design Assessment Team project for redevelopment of Downtown Lubbock.

 BOKA Powell (5/2018- 8/2018) Intern

Coordinated schematic design for projects including a master planning entry for the Amazon HQ2 Fort Worth competition.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Professionally licensed in 15 jurisdictions: AR, DC, FL, HI, IL, LA, MI, MT, NH, NJ, OK, PA, TX, VT ,WV

Proficient in the Autodesk applications: AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit and proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver

Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office software applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Appointed Student Licensing Advisor by American Institute of Architecture Students Texas Tech Chapter, then elected President.