Samuel Taylor

About

A senior project manager demonstrating success in leadership, managing relationships, customer service, goal achievement, operational proficiency and integrity. I am accustomed to and effective in high-profile executive roles, making high-stakes decisions. I value and reward creative thinking, initiative, teamwork, commitment, and performance.

Experience

• Lawyer at the Law Offices of Samuel Taylor at Law Offices of Samuel Taylor
  Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  Experienced legal advocate. Visit LawOfficesOfSamuelTaylor.com to learn more or schedule a free consultation today.

• Chief Operating Officer and Legal Officer at Chaparral Group, Inc.
  Jul 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

  As lead legal coordinator on a half-billion-dollar development, I worked at the intersection of law, business, and construction. My role was to keep contracts, financing, and compliance aligned while supporting the teams building on the ground. I managed negotiations, resolved issues as they came up, and made sure the project stayed protected and moving forward. It was hands-on work that showed how legal structure and practical execution have to move together for a project to succeed.

• Chief Operating Officer at DuneCraft, Inc.
  Aug 2013 - Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  Committed and resourceful Chief Operating Officer overseeing real estate development, construction operations, and business strategy across multi-site projects totaling over 2 million square feet. Coordinated a wide range of legal matters, including EEOC and federal issues, achieving successful outcomes while maintaining compliance and protecting company interests. Proven record in streamlining operations, managing litigation risk, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and driving organizational performance. Delivered complex developments from pre-construction through closeout by integrating design, legal, and operational leadership to improve efficiency, build quality, and profitability.

• Director Of Real Estate Development at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
  Jan 2010 - Aug 2013 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  Worked on several major accounts to develop logistics and supply chain solutions that increased profitability across industrial, retail, and consumer-owned portfolios. At NGKF, I gained my first exposure to the CPG and real estate industries and collaborated with a wide range of Fortune 500 companies.

• Intern at The Tax Analytics Group
  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 · 3 mos

  Assisted in 179(d) deductions and cost segregation primarily for real estate