Archives: Staffs

Staff Description

Taylor Hartley

Which virtue means the most to you?

As a former teacher, I want to make sure I’m always seeking out new knowledge and ways to improve my craft, so Wisdom means the most to me. My hope is to forever be a life-long learner who seeks the advice of those wiser than myself; the day I stop doing that is the day I need to find new people to learn from so I can keep growing.

What is your biggest achievement at Grit?

I’ve really enjoyed polishing neighborhood and city guides for one of our real estate clients. I believe we are giving future residents helpful information when it comes to choosing a place to live. It’s important for me to have purpose in what I do, and helping to educate someone on their prospective home feels like valuable work to me.

What do you like to do outside of work?

I’m a speculative fiction author, which means I’m usually working on some kind of ghost story or epic fantasy novel. I’m also a huge reader, a big fan of the at-home rowing machine, and enjoy the occasional Netflix binge.

Lucy Whitney

Which virtue means the most to you?

Courage resonates the most with me because it is a virtue that promotes growth. Since working at Grit, I have learned that having courage to push myself to do things that may be outside my comfort zone and take more initiative is what has allowed me to gain more confidence and skills.

What is your biggest achievement at Grit?

One of my biggest achievements at Grit has been helping to implement a brand new reporting platform that allows us to track performance towards our goals for all clients. By implementing a standard and efficient way of tracking account performance on a weekly basis, the team is able to quickly prioritize strategies at the beginning of the week.

What do you like to do outside of work?

Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis, skiing, and going to work out classes, but can also be found playing trivia on Wednesdays or trying out new restaurants around Charlotte. I also spend a good bit of time with my new Australian Shepherd puppy.

Rylie Brown

Which virtue means the most to you?

Courage is the most meaningful virtue to me—in both my professional and personal life. It’s the foundation for growth because you can’t stretch, try new things, or uncover hidden strengths without having the courage to try something in the first place.

What is your biggest achievement at Grit?

My biggest achievement at Grit is definitely proposing the tagline that ignited our campaign for Denny’s franchising website. At the time, I was only a year into my career and felt so energized by the project which only solidified my passion for all things branding!

What do you like to do outside of work?

When I’m not working, you can usually find me hanging out with my dog, working out at the gym, reading a good book, or binging the latest true crime documentary—preferably with an iced coffee in hand.