Gardner Taylor

Gardner Taylor has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Gardner started their career in 2011 as a Technician at Direct Power. In 2013, they worked as a Grounds Keeper at Sunshine Farms for three years. In 2015, they briefly worked as a Greens Staff at Balsam Mountain Preserve. From 2016 to 2016, Gardner had a Summer Internship at Direct Power Inc., where they gained experience in market research, re-branding, web content writing, and SEO development.

In 2017, they transitioned to the automotive industry and worked as a Finance Manager at Toyota of Gastonia/ Momentum Mazda until 2020. Their responsibilities in this role included financial management and customer service.

In 2020, Gardner joined Carolina Oak Solutions as a Construction Manager. Gardner provided on-site guidance and leadership for installation crews, managed project schedules and communication with clients, and resolved post-project issues.

In 2021, they joined DS Group Holdings as a Project Team Lead. Their tasks involved installing, upgrading, and modifying DAS and SCADA systems for utility-scale solar fields. Gardner also maintained production and system health on existing sites.

Currently, Gardner is working as a Project Estimator at United Renewable Energy, LLC, starting in 2023. Overall, their work experience showcases their versatility and adaptability, with a range of roles in various industries including construction, automotive, and renewable energy.

Gardner Taylor completed their high school education at Gaston Christian School from 2009 to 2013, earning a High School Diploma. Subsequently, they attended Western Carolina University from 2013 to 2017, where they obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.

In addition to their formal education, Gardner Taylor has obtained several certifications. In April 2021, they received certification in Fiber Optics and Data Cabling (AFI/AFT) from 3C Dynamics, Inc. In March 2021, they completed the OSCHA 30 training program at the OSHA Safety Training Institute. Lastly, in January 2021, Gardner Taylor obtained the NFP70E certification from NFPA.