Taylor Rene Williams
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Results-driven PMP-certified professional with expertise in operational initiatives, financial oversight, and cross-department collaboration in public sector environments. Skilled in stakeholder communication and process improvement, with a focus on developing documentation and training materials that facilitate organizational change. Coordinates complex initiatives to support leadership decision-making and drive adoption of new policies, programs, and systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Budget Analyst
City of New Orleans
New Orleans, USA
02.2024 - Current
- Monitor and analyze departmental budgets to ensure alignment with approved funding sources, fiscal policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared and processed budget ordinances, amendments, and grant appropriations to support major operational initiatives across departments.
- Partner with leadership and program teams to communicate funding changes, ensuring departments understand new financial procedures and compliance requirements.
- Developed financial summaries, presentations, and documentation for executive leadership and City Council to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Coordinate with multiple departments to track funding allocations and ensure successful implementation of budget initiatives.
- Assisted with audit preparation and compliance documentation to enhance transparency and ensure financial accountability.
Educational Support Specialist
Legacy of Excellence
New Orleans, USA
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported implementation of digital tools and provided staff training, improving system adoption and process reliability.
- Managed program documentation, updated logs, and prepared compliance reports for leadership, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Coordinated meetings and project support activities, optimizing schedules to ensure timely task completion.
Transportation Operations Manager
Sylvan Transportation
New Orleans, USA
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed daily transportation operations to ensure timely deliveries.
- Coordinated schedules with drivers and clients for optimal routes.
- Utilized scheduling and routing software to minimize operational delays, enhancing fleet performance.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted reporting analysis that shaped cost-reduction strategies.
Education
M.S. - Computer Information Systems
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA01-2026
B.S. - Business Administration
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LASkills
- Budget management
- Financial oversight
- Budget oversight
- Compliance reporting
- Project management
- Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data visualization
- Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
- Presentation Development
- Process Documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Training & Facilitation
- Effective communication
Certification
Project Management Professional Certification, 4309670
Timeline
Budget Analyst
City of New Orleans
02.2024 - Current
Educational Support Specialist
Legacy of Excellence
03.2023 - 02.2024
Transportation Operations Manager
Sylvan Transportation
05.2022 - 01.2023
M.S. - Computer Information Systems
Southern University at New Orleans
B.S. - Business Administration
Southern University at New Orleans