Noel Williams, MPA
Research Insights & Communications Analyst Data Storyteller SAS/STATA Expert
****************@*******.*** 850-***-**** Tallahassee, FL 32308 Open to On-site · Hybrid · Remote
Professional Summary
Results-oriented consultant and data analyst with 15+ years in legal, economic, and regulatory consulting. Known for turning complex data into clear, compelling narratives for executives and cross functional teams. Advanced in SAS (SAS Certified Specialist), STATA, and Excel; experienced with SQL, Access, and Unix/Linux. Strong presenter and PowerPoint designer who develops executive briefs, internal comms, and research summaries that drive alignment and decision making.
Core Skills
Market & Audience Research (quant + qual)
Insight Synthesis & Storytelling
PowerPoint Design & Data Visualization
Executive Briefs & Internal Communications
Survey Design • QC • Statistical Testing
Relational Databases
SAS/STATA/Excel • Dashboards & Automation
Workflow, Process Improvement & PM
Professional Experience
Berkeley Research Group (BRG) — Tallahassee, FL / Hybrid
Managing Consultant Jan 2023 – Jul 2025
Consultant Jan 2021 – Jan 2023
Senior Associate Jul 2016 – Jan 2021
Associate Dec 2015 – Jul 2016
Prepared and managed SAS/STATA databases; cleaned, validated, and analyzed large datasets for litigation and regulatory matters.
Led document review and compliance logging; created production tracking tools that improved speed and auditability.
Distilled complex findings into concise, action oriented decks and briefing docs for attorneys, executives, and regulators.
Standardized reporting templates and QC checklists; improved consistency and readability across deliverables.
Collaborated with cross disciplinary teams under tight timelines; prioritized issues and communicated trade offs clearly.
ERS Group — Tallahassee, FL
Database Analyst 2012 – Dec 2015
Research Associate I 2007 – 2012
Research Assistant III 2004 – 2007
Research Assistant II 2003 – 2004
Maintained and analyzed structured datasets for economic impact studies and litigation support; assisted with model validation.
Queried and documented relational data (SQL/Access); identified anomalies and produced descriptive statistics for case teams.
Researched with JSTOR, LexisNexis, Martindale Hubbell, and Census; compiled source validated summaries for expert reports.
Built precise tables/figures and one pagers to communicate findings to mixed technical/non technical audiences.
Additional Experience
Office Temporary — Spherion (Florida Bar Association; ERS Group) Jan 2003 – May 2003
Mental Health Associate — Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (Behavioral Health Center) Jul 2002 – Dec 2002 (Part time)
Relief Advocate — Refuge House, Inc. Jun 2002 – Dec 2002 (Part time)
Sales Associate — Boston Store Jun 1997 – Jan 2001 (Seasonal)
Customer Service Representative (Intern) — M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank May 1999 – Aug 2000
Pre Law Assistant — Florida A&M University Jan 1999 – May 1999
Selected Tools & Methods
SAS (Certified Specialist: Base Programming 9.4) • STATA • Excel
Access • Unix/Linux • IBM AIX
Survey design, logic/QC, significance testing, correlation, segmentation/cluster analysis
Source research: JSTOR, LexisNexis, Martindale Hubbell, U.S. Census, 10 K filings
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) — Barry University, 2015–2016
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) — Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU), 1998–2002
Certifications & Leadership
SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. — Beta Delta Sigma Chapter (Life Member, Ruby Member); leadership roles include Second VP, Third VP, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Historian, Parliamentarian, Social Committee Chair