Taylor’s Professional Career Track

I’ve had a very interesting roller-coaster of a career track, and wouldn’t want it any other way. I began my marketing career at a boutique automotive firm and then worked my way up to larger communications agencies. While I learned and my skills grew, I felt like there was still something missing. Passion. So I took a step back from a traditional path to find it. Through environmental education and adventures in sustainability, I found a career track I’m passionate about using my seasoned marketing skills.

The list below starts with my most recent job and goes back in sequence below:

Design Workshop, Inc.

After my experience in the waste resource management industry, I joined Design Workshop – a national landscape architecture and urban planning firm with projects across the world. In fact, Design Workshop was the same design firm who developed the initial plans for the Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape Master Plan legacy project for the Texas Trees Foundation – of which I was intimately familiar with that project and Design Workshop’s graphic work.

I joined the firm as a Marketing Coordinator, who’s primary responsibility was managing project proposal submissions and supporting business development for the Austin studio and Texas region.

ASLA holiday mixer event/
Team lunch break at Torchy’s Tacos.
Austin Studio cross-office working session.
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River Ranch County Park Photoshoot and Tour

I recently had the pleasure of visiting River Ranch County Park for a work-related photoshoot, and what an adventure it turned out to be! Join me as I take you through this picturesque location and share the highlights of our day.

River Ranch County Park

Today was a day filled with both work and enjoyment as we embarked on a photoshoot at River Ranch County Park. This park holds a special place as it was designed and brought to life by Design Workshop, where I have the privilege of contributing to projects from inception to completion.

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Embracing Team Culture

I’m excited to share some recent highlights from my experiences at Design Workshop, where I’ve been enjoying a vibrant and supportive team culture. Here’s a glimpse into the fun and camaraderie that defines our workplace.

Saturday Dinner Gathering

We kicked off the weekend with a delightful Saturday dinner gathering with my coworkers. The highlight? Too much Korean food! It was a fantastic opportunity to unwind and bond outside of work, enjoying delicious cuisine and great company.

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Exploring Design Workshop’s Houston Projects

I recently had the opportunity to embark on another exciting work trip with Design Workshop, this time to our Houston Studio along side members from the Austin Studio. It was a fantastic experience filled with project discussions, site visits, and connecting with colleagues face-to-face.

Day 1 at Design Workshop Houston Studio

I kicked off my trip to Houston with a full day of productive meetings and discussions about our ongoing projects. It was great to collaborate with my colleagues in person, and the energy in the studio was palpable. Despite the Texas heat, the day was filled with insights from a local site tour of Midtown Park followed by a cross-studio outing at The Rustic.

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Design Workshop – Houston Site Walk

Exploring Urban Parks with the Houston Team

I recently had an exciting experience that I’d love to share with you. On January 11, 2023, I spent the day at our Houston design studio, where I had the opportunity to meet the team and participate in my first site walk.

Houston Design Studio Visit

My day started with a warm welcome from the Houston team. It was great to finally put faces to names and get to know the talented individuals I’ll be collaborating with on various projects.

Site Walk to Urban Parks

The highlight of the day was going on a site walk to two nearby urban parks, Midtown Park and Bagby Street Park. Seeing the firm’s projects come to life was incredibly inspiring. It’s one thing to see designs on paper, but witnessing the physical spaces and how they interact with the community brings a whole new level of appreciation for the work we do.

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Embracing the Culture at Design Workshop

I wanted to share some recent highlights from my experience so far at Design Workshop. The past few weeks have been filled with engaging professional events, team-building activities, and holiday celebrations. Here’s a glimpse into the vibrant culture at my new workplace.

Business in the Front, Axes in the Back

I had the pleasure of attending my first professional networking event with my coworkers. It was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry professionals. After the event, I shifted gears and headed for some axe throwing practice ahead of the playoffs. Balancing business and fun is what makes working at Design Workshop so enjoyable!

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