Al Walker
Durham
Summary
Dynamic Division Manager with extensive experience at the City of Durham, excelling in budget management and policy development. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and leading teams to achieve financial goals. Skilled in financial analysis and performance evaluation, driving impactful decisions that optimize municipal services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Manager
City of Durham
Durham
01.2014 - Current
- Managed budget allocations for various municipal projects and services.
- Oversaw staff performance evaluations and professional development plans.
- Developed policies to enhance operational efficiency within the division.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
- Created and maintained budget for departmental operations, including personnel costs, materials, equipment and supplies.
- Conducted regular employee reviews to assess job performance and identify training needs.
- Monitored division performance against goals, objectives, budgets, plans, programs and initiatives.
Finance Supervisor
City of Durham
Durham
01.2003 - 12.2025
- Supervised finance operations for local government departments and programs.
- Reviewed and approved invoices, ensuring compliance with city policies.
- Analyzed financial data to support decision-making for city projects.
- Supervised a team of finance professionals in the preparation of financial reports, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Created and maintained financial models for budgeting and forecasting purposes.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for management review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05-1992
Skills
- Budget management
- Policy development
- Financial analysis
- Performance evaluation
- Operational efficiency
- Team leadership
Certification
- Licensed General Contractor - NCLBGC Residential Limited
Timeline
Division Manager
City of Durham
01.2014 - Current
Finance Supervisor
City of Durham
01.2003 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
North Carolina Central University
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