KAMI GRAFIADA
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Community Organization Director with extensive experience in small business management, community engagement, and relationship building. Proven track record of successfully organizing community initiatives, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and advocating for increased financial support. Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a strong passion for community improvement and inclusivity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Administrator for Radiation Exposure Screening and Education and Nevada Test Site
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
04.2024 - Current
- Engage with the public and project stakeholders to increase education and participation of the grant services through face to face contact and multifaceted media communication
- Maintain detailed accounts of all spending and grant activities and create opportunities to increase the scope and reach of the program
- Manage every aspect of two grants to include coordinating health clinics and patient and community outreach, cultivating partner and physician relationships, and facilitation of health screening clinics
Community Organization Director
Silverado Ranch RNP
02.2018 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with County Commissioners, zoning officials, and community advocates to achieve significant zoning changes affecting over 200 homeowners
- Spearheaded community engagement efforts, organizing over 300 participants to lobby for improvements and preservation initiatives
- Organized meetings and conferences with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and project alignment
Lead Contact Tracer
Southern Nevada Health District
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Engaged in community outreach and testing, focusing on populations with the greatest need, including the unhoused population
- Coordinated with libraries, community centers, schools, first responders, and charitable organizations to create opportunities to address the public’s health needs in various communities throughout Henderson, Las Vegas, and North Las Vegas
- Supervised and trained new contact tracers, ensuring adherence to protocols and effective case management
- Conducted research and reporting on COVID-19 cases, contributing to understanding disease impacts and prevention strategies
District Sales Representative
Forest Pharmaceuticals
03.2003 - 10.2007
- Grew market share from below to above the national average and broke two divisional sales records
- Built and grew relationships with over 125 pharmaceutical and medical professionals
Concierge Manager
Venetian Resort
02.2000 - 03.2003
- Managed a 35-member customer service team, overseeing hiring, scheduling, and performance tracking that included creating an incentive program that increased salaries of my team as well as the hotel’s profit
- Developed city-wide vendor relationships, leading the concierge department to become the first in Las Vegas to generate revenue through sales incentive programs
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience in budget management and financial documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace with certificates in Excel, CITI training, and Trello workspace management, and Grant Writing
- Fluent in Italian and French; currently learning Spanish
Languages
Italian
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Grant Administrator for Radiation Exposure Screening and Education and Nevada Test Site
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
04.2024 - Current
Lead Contact Tracer
Southern Nevada Health District
07.2020 - 07.2021
Community Organization Director
Silverado Ranch RNP
02.2018 - Current
District Sales Representative
Forest Pharmaceuticals
03.2003 - 10.2007
Concierge Manager
Venetian Resort
02.2000 - 03.2003
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
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