I am Tatyana Williams, a Chicago-based producer and operations professional with almost a decade in customer service and retail, and more than five years as a project manager for music and television content. I thrive in collaborative settings, translating ideas into organized plans, coordinating teams, and delivering creative outcomes. My background spans music business, film production, acting, community outreach, and mentoring. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Music Business, Live Music + Touring Production at Columbia College Chicago and look forward to leveraging cross-disciplinary experience to help teams tell compelling stories and run efficient productions.

Tatyana Williams

I am Tatyana Williams, a Chicago-based producer and operations professional with almost a decade in customer service and retail, and more than five years as a project manager for music and television content. I thrive in collaborative settings, translating ideas into organized plans, coordinating teams, and delivering creative outcomes. My background spans music business, film production, acting, community outreach, and mentoring. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Music Business, Live Music + Touring Production at Columbia College Chicago and look forward to leveraging cross-disciplinary experience to help teams tell compelling stories and run efficient productions.

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I am Tatyana Williams, a Chicago-based producer and operations professional with almost a decade in customer service and retail, and more than five years as a project manager for music and television content. I thrive in collaborative settings, translating ideas into organized plans, coordinating teams, and delivering creative outcomes.

My background spans music business, film production, acting, community outreach, and mentoring. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Music Business, Live Music + Touring Production at Columbia College Chicago and look forward to leveraging cross-disciplinary experience to help teams tell compelling stories and run efficient productions.

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Work Experience

Associate at ALDI
October 1, 2025 - Present
Processed customer purchases; stocked shelves and merchandise displays; provided exceptional customer service; collaborated with team and communicated with store management; provided feedback on products, inventory losses, and scanning errors; participated in inventory counts; adhered to cash policies; maintained security and confidentiality of documents; capable of stocking up to 45 pounds; performed general cleaning and stock duties.
Rehearsal Technician at Fort Knox Studios
April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Greeted customers; ensured hourly rehearsal rooms were set up/cleaned/torn down; maintained gear and advised on repairs; organized equipment efficiently; troubleshot music gear; followed front desk procedures; relayed detailed messages to appropriate staff.
Team Lead at A Move to Remember
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Padding, loading, transport, unloading, and setup of loads up to 14,000 lbs; tracked and updated inventory; met deadlines across multiple locations; conducted shift briefs; documented crew timesheets; invoiced clients for packing/moving services; maintained safety and efficiency; handled heavy lifting and furniture padding/disassembly.
Cook at Epic Kitchens
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Prepped food for the cooler and service; dishwashing; learned and prepared menu items; kept workstation clean; cross-trained in multiple stations; restocked utensils and kitchen items; cleaned dining area; closing duties.
Dishwasher at Rotary Sushi
November 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes; operated automated dish machine; removed trash; swept/mopped floors; performed general restaurant and restroom cleaning; worked in restricted spaces; maintained safety in a fast-paced environment with heat/cold exposure.
Warehouse Package Handler at FedEx
October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Temporary holiday-season role; loaded and organized semi-trucks; operated a conveyor belt; scanned and sorted packages; lifted 50-150 lbs; maintained pace for 4-8 hours daily.
Captioning Assistant at CapTel, Inc.
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Captioned calls for clients who are deaf or hard of hearing; maintained captioning speed and accuracy; passed daily monitors; transitioned calls for colleagues as needed.
Party Host / Axe Throwing Coach at Bounce Milwaukee
November 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Greeted customers; hosted parties; managed food orders and bookings; ensured safety of customers and staff; trained and certified in axe throwing; maintained a clean kitchen and facility; stocked supplies and managed waivers.
Cashier / Stocking at CVS
March 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Greeted customers; processed transactions; used barcode scanners to update inventory; stocked and refaced shelves; maintained cashier and common areas; performed opening and closing duties.
Traffic Security at Summerfest Music Festival
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Attended daily shift meetings; remained aware of public safety hazards and traffic violations; trained to handle threats such as weapons, brawls, and stampedes; assisted with patron safety and barricade setup/re-routing.

Education

B.F.A. at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2023 - May 13, 2026

Qualifications

Academic Improvement Award
January 1, 2016 - May 13, 2026
Lawton Scholar Award
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Dean's Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - May 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services