Taylor Williams

Nike | 2023–Present

Nike Internship | Internship Program Development

• Helped develop the Nike Design Internship curriculum and overall participant experience, creating opportunities for emerging designers to gain industry knowledge and professional development.
• Collaborated on developing an internship experience focused on preparing and exposing emerging creative talent to the industry.
• Contributed to planning and shaping programming that introduces interns to career pathways across fashion, footwear, and design.

Clark Atlanta University | HBCU Campus Recruiting & University Partnerships

• Engaged university leadership in conversations about growing internship partnerships, increasing student participation, and creating continued talent pipeline opportunities.
• Engaged university leadership to expand internship partnerships, boost student participation, and establish ongoing talent pipeline opportunities.

Black Student Athlete Summit | Nike Career Activation

• Engaged with college students and student-athletes to recruit emerging talent and promote Nike's summer internship program and broader early-career opportunities.
• Built relationships with university professors, deans, and students to strengthen Nike's university partnerships and expand access to emerging talent.
• Planned, coordinated, and executed career engagement experiences that enhanced professional networking, talent outreach, and relationship building.

ICON360 HBCU Educator Summit & Professor Retreat

• Engaged in panel discussions with industry experts to share insights. and industry conversations with HBCU professors and fashion faculty, sharing insights on careers in footwear, fashion, and design.
• Led educators and academic leaders in conversations about aligning curriculum with industry expectations and expanding career pathways for HBCU students.
• Represented Nike by sharing professional experiences and perspectives on increasing access, representation, and opportunities for emerging creative talent.

Clark Atlanta University Fashion Forum & Industry Engagement

• Supported Nike's engagement with the HBCU community through university events and career-focused industry conversations.
• Strengthened university community relationships through professional representation and active industry engagement.

• Founded and led STITCHED, a career development and industry access program supporting approximately 30 HBCU students through professional development, industry exposure, and career preparation.
• Reviewed student resumes and portfolios to assess candidate readiness, identified strengths, and provided targeted feedback to enhance competitiveness for industry opportunities.
• Led internship recruitment support by identifying opportunities, connecting students with relevant openings, and guiding candidates through application and selection processes.
• Developed and managed industry partnerships and career development programming that connect emerging talent with professionals, mentorship, networking, and internship opportunities.

• Mentored emerging fashion talent through the Virgil Abloh™ “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund, supporting the development of future leaders in the fashion industry.
• Provided career guidance and industry insight, facilitating students' navigation of opportunities within fashion and creative industries.
• Shared firsthand experience across footwear, fashion, and advertising, aiding mentees in strengthening professional direction and building meaningful industry connections.