Talaisha Whitaker

About Talaisha Whitaker

I\'m a Program Coordinator with a passion for streamlining processes, coordinating cross-functional teams, and keeping projects on track. With a background supporting internal operations across nonprofit, finance, and HR environments, I bring a blend of logistics coordination, stakeholder communication, and workflow optimization to every role I step into. I\'m drawn to mission-driven organizations and innovative teams that value structure, communication, and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Program Coordinator

   American Library Association

   May 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Contributed to revenue generation by leading merchandise logistics coordination at a biennial conference. • Supported the execution of division-wide projects, including scheduling, planning, and follow-up for over 10 monthly meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders. • Tracked and reconciled monthly financial transactions, vendor contracts, and procurement activities, improving budget accuracy and compliance. • Centralized cyclical project tracking using Microsoft Planner, organizing task assignments, progress updates, and relevant documentation in one location. • Maintained project documentation and created status trackers via SharePoint and shared drives to enhance transparency and cross-team collaboration. • Facilitated communication and coordinated schedules across cross-functional project teams using Microsoft Teams and Outlook. • Developed agendas, prepared internal communications and slide decks, and distributed meeting minutes to ensure alignment on project deliverables. • Identified and implemented workflow enhancements that improved administrative process efficiency

Education

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  Interior Design

  2015 — 2017

• High Point University

  Bachelor's degree, Interior Design

  2017 — 2020