Taylor French

About Taylor French

Growing up around t-squares, Prismacolors, trace paper (and the dreaded, ammonia-filled blueprint machine), Taylor has always had a keen interest in design. A passion for finding creative solutions to complex problems, along with a desire to constantly seek new challenges has led Taylor to key leadership roles throughout his career. Having completed formal training in architecture and landscape architecture at Auburn University, Taylor has spent the past decade honing his skills at top design firms in Atlanta, Georgia. With a focus on the hospitality sector, Taylor has led the planning and design of several successful hotels and mixed-used projects. Outside of the design realm, Taylor enjoys many other creative endeavors. On any given day of the week, you may find him sketching Atlanta landmarks, behind the lens at a photoshoot, playing piano for an event, or hunting for treasures at a favorite haunt. Each of these pursuits he treats with the same level of thoughtfulness and attention to detail that drive his design work.

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Architecture, Design & Construction

   Hilton

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Provide project management for new construction hotels within the All-Suites Brands. Responsible for providing technical guidance and mentorship, ensuring compliance with Brand Standards, monitoring construction activities, and updating Senior Director on project progress. This includes reviewing architectural and engineering documents, reviewing construction progress through photographs, video, and other audiovisual means, and conducting on-site construction inspections. Collaborate and work closely with other Hilton functions, including Design Services, Engineering Support, Food & Beverage Team, Spa and Fitness Team, Brand Opening Team, Brand Performance Support, and Quality Assurance.

Education

• St. Anne Pacelli Catholic School

  High School Diploma

  1992 — 2006

• Auburn University

  Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)

  2006 — 2012

• Auburn University

  Master of Landscape Architecture

  2011 — 2012

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Lumion
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Cad
• 3d Modeling
• Rendering
• Architectural Drawings
• Autocad
• Landscape Architecture
• Graphic Design
• Microsoft Office
• Rhino
• Piano Performance
• Revit
• Architectural Drafting
• Web Design
• Indesign
• Drawing
• 3d Printing
• Sketchup