Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Tasha B. Taylor

Tasha B. Taylor

Project Manager
Jonesboro,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, coupled with a sheer ability to prioritize and manage a broad range of responsibilities effectively by using time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Project Manager, Outreach Initiatives

Nickelworks Consulting LLC
2021 - Current
  • Deliver high levels of service to clients to extend relationships while keeping project opportunities flowing and business revenue growth.
  • Spearheaded key projects, tracked expenses, oversaw project budgets, and timelines, and communicated with key stakeholders.
  • Outlined work plans, assessed resources, and determined timelines for project completion.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules, and key deliverables.
  • Coordinated with GDOT, ARC, MARTA, and federal, state, and local government entities and private partnerships
  • Established track records of success in developing successful partnerships with state and local governments, and other public and private stakeholder groups.
  • Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights, and future recommendations.
  • Reported regularly to the team on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Operations Director

Harvwood LLC
Jonesboro, GA
2020 - 2021
  • Supervised operational processes and procedures for sales, supply chain management, distribution, and resourcing.
  • Established quality customer relationships through consistent delivery of service.
  • Improved company revenue by collaborating with marketing, sales, and service departments.
  • Recruited and hired top talent by selecting qualified individuals to maximize profitability.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate overages.
  • Determined and initiated strategic business for quality control purposes, to boost delivery times and achieve cost-effectiveness.

Insurance Broker

Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
  • Handled outbound and inbound sales-related calls per week to qualify individuals interested in purchasing insurance coverage.
  • Met with prospective customers and business owners in homes, businesses, and other settings.
  • Strategized with clients to create customized insurance policy packages while informing clients of investment opportunities to protect assets.
  • Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
  • Leveraged company insurance products and services knowledge to advise customers on appropriate choices.
  • Promoted ancillary products to existing and new clients each month.
  • Developed sales leads from direct referrals, networking, and targeted marketing campaigns.

Director, Grant Development

Goodwill of North Georgia
Lawrenceville, GA
2014 - 2015
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Coordinated proposal submissions by meeting with team members to discuss proposed resources, draft administrative components, draft administrative components, review budget, and drive deadline achievement.
  • Completed pre and post-award research activities while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Examined awards for alignment with need and suitability of terms and conditions.
  • Conducted basic and in-depth research to meet grant investigation needs.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Managed RFPs to create benchmarks and deliverables, including operating budget, meeting deadlines, and working relationships with key stakeholders to execute grants/contracts.

CEO

Konnections 2
Jonesboro, GA
2010 - 2015
  • Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow business.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Developed compelling presentations to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Identified business development opportunities by developing strategies to generate new revenue streams by collaborating with business partners and effective networking.

Project Manager

Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
2008 - 2012
  • Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Coordinated with community stakeholders for implementing summer camps and workshops.
  • Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support community outreach initiatives.
  • Cultivated executive-level relationships with internal/external businesses, workforce development organizations, non-profit organizations, associations, and economic development organizations, while utilizing my network to identify new development opportunities.
  • Organized community outreach efforts by hosting roundtable partnership forums to build the pipeline of connections to develop viable partnership opportunities to generate revenue.

Economic Development Manager,

Department Of Community Affairs
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Reached out to businesses about government contracting opportunities with federal, state, and local governments.
  • Built and maintained relationships with strategic community and business leaders.
  • Advised planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and possible alternatives.
  • Conducted site assessments to verify plan accuracy and feasibility of proposed developments.
  • Managed data and prepare reports regarding economic development goals for municipalities.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Database Management
  • Budget Management
  • Research and Development
  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Volunteer Recruitment/Training
  • Real Estate Consulting
  • Economic/Community Development
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Community Engagement
  • Public Relations
  • Public/Private Partnerships
  • Marketing/Strategic Management

Accomplishments

  • Championed and managed new projects that created a more robust partnership and built the organizational network by targeting outreach and vital project planning.
  • Generated additional revenue for clients over 1.3MM and secured over $10MM in contracts and $5MM in grants for Goodwill of North Georgia.
  • Generated over $20MM in grants for Atlanta Public Schools and developed over 30 private partnerships of in-kind services.
  • Formed partnerships with local businesses that secured over $350k of In-Kind donations.
  • Increased revenue for the Office of High Schools with additional revenue in grant development of $5MM.
  • Oversaw a team of 50 team members in implementing a $10MM grant for the High School Transformation Program.
  • Increased job creation generating over 1,000 jobs and $30MM in revenue.

Additional Information

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS

  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Visio
  • Prolog
  • Accuagency
  • GAAP
  • Drake
  • Primavera
  • Adobe
  • Everwell
  • Outlook
  • Salesforce

Timeline

Project Manager, Outreach Initiatives

Nickelworks Consulting LLC
2021 - Current

Operations Director

Harvwood LLC
2020 - 2021

Insurance Broker

Self Employed
01.2016 - Current

Director, Grant Development

Goodwill of North Georgia
2014 - 2015

CEO

Konnections 2
2010 - 2015

Project Manager

Atlanta Public Schools
2008 - 2012

Economic Development Manager,

Department Of Community Affairs
01.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern University At New Orleans
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