Kilo Grayson
Alexandria,VA
Summary
A dependable candidate with more than 22 years of local government experience, that is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Analyst I
City Manager's Office
11.2015 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Maintains courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participates in team projects, and demonstrates an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivates interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Assists the Independent Policing Auditor with travel arrangements and supply orders.
- Assists staff liaisons with set-up and distribution of materials for the City Council School Board Subcommittee and the Health and Safety Coordinating Committee.
- Co-chairs the City Employee Martin Luther King, Jr. Program.
- Maintains the petty cash fund for the City Manager's Office.
- Assists with logistics and catering for City Council events (i.e., City Council Meetings, Retreats, City Council Installation).
Acting Assistant to the City Manager
City Manager's Office
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations.
- Managed petty cash fund.
- Offered hands-on assistance to citizens and staff, assessing needs,
- Managed schedules for the City Manager and Deputy City Manager.
Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office
06.2010 - 11.2015
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for City Manager's Office.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email, and faxes.
- Handled logistics, catering, and travel arrangements for meetings and event planning for the City Manager's Office and City Council.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined the nature and purpose of the visit, and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Screened personal and business calls and directed them to the appropriate party.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
Administrative Officer I (Reclassified)
City Manager's Office
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and stocking supplies.
- Managed files for the City Manager's Office.
- Managed the Deputy City Manager's calendar, scheduled meetings and appointments, and coordinated travel arrangements.
Executive Secretary II (Reclassified)
City Manager's Office
10.2007 - 07.2008
- Handled confidential information in a professional manner.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed them to appropriate personnel.
Executive Secretary
City Manager's Office
10.2000 - 10.2007
- Handled confidential information in a professional manner.
- Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Temporary Assistant
Randstad/Accustaff
05.1998 - 10.2000
- Assisted the Legislative Director Office with preparations for the General Assembly.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
- Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria2025
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Active Listening
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
Notary Public Certification, Commonwealth of Virginia, Commission Expires, July 31, 2027
Timeline
Management Analyst I
City Manager's Office
11.2015 - Current
Acting Assistant to the City Manager
City Manager's Office
01.2015 - 04.2015
Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office
06.2010 - 11.2015
Administrative Officer I (Reclassified)
City Manager's Office
07.2008 - 06.2010
Executive Secretary II (Reclassified)
City Manager's Office
10.2007 - 07.2008
Executive Secretary
City Manager's Office
10.2000 - 10.2007
Temporary Assistant
Randstad/Accustaff
05.1998 - 10.2000
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
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