1. KYLE E. TAYLOR
Charleston, SC 29401
843-697-1924; kyletaylor@freelandconstruction.com
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/kyle-taylor/80/b4a/20
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION DIRECTOR
Influential and passionate Diversity and Inclusion Leader with 18+ years of experience in all aspects of
construction management and property development. Known as a multi-faceted diversity Champion within the
construction industry and an expert in the restoration of landmark and historical structures. Strategic consultant
on identifying projects, properties, partners and investors for both commercial and residential projects. Skilled
communicator with proven ability to manage diverse constituencies to accomplish organizational goals.
Core skills include:
Project Management Identifying needs Outreach & Recruiting
Diversity initiatives Establishing priorities Hiring & Evaluating Talent
Leading & Managing Teams Benchmarking Implementing initiatives
Training & Coaching Organization & Planning Team player
Interpersonal abilities Communication Strong business acumen
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELAND CONSTRUCTION – Charleston, SC 2011 - Present
SBA Minority Certified General Contractor performing civil, electrical and mechanical construction for federal, state and
local entities.
Diversity Director & Project Superintendent - Gaillard Performance Arts Center (in association with
Skanska/Trident) (2012 – Present)
Directed the execution of the MWBE plan and LEED initiative for this $140M World Class LEED Certified
Facility. Resulted in successfully meeting the companies 30% minority participation objective and meeting the
criteria for a LEED certified facility.
 Lead diversity and inclusion initiatives for 100+ employees including recruiting, screening and hiring,
training and onboarding. Reports to Senior Management Team on progress assessments and best
practices.
 Led the process for including diversity in the company mission statement, resulting in exceeding
organization and government diversity goals for 4 consecutive years leading to $42M in diversity
contracts.
 Successfully added 50 new partnerships with Minority Owned Businesses to the City of Charleston’s list
of approved and certified contractors. First and largest Public/Private Partnership (PPP) the City of
Charleston has ever been involved in (City contributed $71M and Guillard Private Foundation $71M.)
 Led ongoing outreach campaign in minority communities to identify, screen and vet nominees before
presenting them for consideration. Achieved 98% compliance with MWBE goals.
 Advocate for the use of MOB with Senior Managers and communicated regularly on progress.
 Won “Skanska Diversity Week” South East Division Competition Annual Award for producing and
implementing a Diversity Week Program for the Skanska-Trident Team at Gaillard Performance Center.
 Selected, oversee and supervise Minority Company (Paragon General Trade subcontractors) night shift
of 15 men, increasing minority contract from $3.5M to $5M in one year.
 Serve as liaison and subject matter expert to all the company affiliate groups on diversity issues
 Track diversity progress regarding Commercial Useful Function (CUF) each quarter and submitted
MWBE Monthly Report tracking dollars awarded. Coordinate reports with Project Accountant and
participate in Owners/Architect/Contractors (OAC) meetings every two weeks.
 Partner with the Manager of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) for the City of Charleston to ensure
compliance with all governmental diversity goals and objectives.
 Develop and implement cultural diversity events and programming including guest speakers, cultural
awareness luncheons, and training workshops, increasing employee motivation and morale.
 Manage all LEED initiatives resulting in 82% waste management and successful LEED certification.

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 Implemented Quick Pay and Joint Checks to expedite payments to suppliers and contractors. Also
changed City of Charleston policy for local residency requirements which expanded the pool of eligible
minority contractors.
 Attend Diversity seminars and conferences to benchmark best practices, learn the latest trends
regarding minority contractors, and network with national Diversity leaders.
 Promoted the hiring of a diversity manager for company.
Senior Project Manager (2011 – 2012)
 Managed and supervised the removal of three inactive Underground Storage fuel tanks (UST) and
completion of the UST Closure assessment reports at the Joint Base Charleston- Naval Weapon
Station in Goose Creek, SC.
 Led the building of 3100 square footage of tenant space for Bikram Yoga Studio including complete
demolition and total tenant up-fit. Project cost was $327,259 and was successfully completed in 14
weeks in Hilton Head, SC. Result: Utilized 100% minority subcontractors
 Interim Operating Manager for the South East Region, Maryland Operations
PATRICK PROPERTIES HOSPITALITY GROUP, Charleston, SC 2010 – 2011
Charleston’s finest Hospitality Group representing grand properties and estates for special corporate/private events
Director of Facilities
 Managed staff of 7 in providing highest quality housekeeping, maintenance, and landscaping services
ensuring customer satisfaction and safety of facilities.
KETCO CONSTRUCTION, LLC, New York, NY 2005 – 2010
A minority owned well-known and experienced remodeling building contractor
President & Managing Director
Managed staff of 12 including the recruiting and hiring of all trades. Developed over $6M in contracts since
inception including:
 Award-winning restoration of Astoria Row House (turn of the century row house).
 Designed and developed $3.5 million new construction project consisting of 16 two-family townhouses
in East Orange, New Jersey, an emerging residential community with developers Affinity Builders, LLC.
Englewood, NJ
CERTIFIED OF NEW YORK – New York, NY 2001 – 2005
Midsize general contractor and construction management firm for high-end projects
Construction Project Manager
 Managed team of 20 employees and relationships with owners, architects, engineers, owner’s
representatives, field personnel and subcontractors.
 Directed interior alterations and/or gut rehab projects including contract administration to field
supervisors ranging from $500,000 to $2 million per assignment.
TURNER CONSTRUCTIONCOMPANY, New York NY 1998 – 2001
International construction services company and leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments
Project Engineer/Superintendent
 Supervised team of 500+ employees and field operations of various high-end medium to large
commercial projects from 5,000 to 200,000 square feet with budgets of $2 to $17 million. Highlights
include Interfaith Medical Center, Montefiore Hospital, and Metropolitan Transit Authority.
EDUCATION
Masters of Science Degree – Real Estate Development – Columbia University, New York, NY
Graduate School of Architecture-Planning Preservation – New York, NY
Certificates in Construction Management & Technology - New York University – Real Estate Institute
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing and Business Administration – Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey
(See Page 3 attached for additional background information)

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COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Project Management Software; MS Office; Primavera Soft Scheduling System; BIM 360
AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
 Awarded “2008 Building Award for Excellence in Design and Construction” from the Queens & Bronx
Building Association (QBBA) &.Queens Chamber of Commerce/New York for Excellence in
Construction on Row House Renovation in 2008.
 LEED Green Associate Certification
 Clean Edison – Building Analyst Certification
 OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety & Health Training/Certification
 USACE Construction Quality Management Certification
AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; NAACP