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Mary "Michelle" Flowers-Graves

Chester,VA
The cave you fear to enter contains the treasure you seek.
Joseph Campbell

Summary

Highly organized and efficient Administrative Professional with over 30 years of experience in executive support, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. I am skilled in communication, data management, procurement, and team leadership. Known as a proactive self-starter and problem solver with a proven track record of improving processes, supporting large teams, and exceeding performance goals. Seeking to contribute to a growing organization with strong operational support and leadership.

Project management professional known for high standards and delivering impactful results. Demonstrates strong skills in team collaboration, resource management, and strategic planning. Adaptable and reliable with focus on meeting shifting project requirements. Effective communicator with expertise in stakeholder engagement and process optimization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Specialist / Executive Assistant /Data Entry Specialist (Contract)

ABB Group
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Supported VPs and cross-functional teams of 50+ contractors and employees with scheduling, tracking deadlines, and document preparation.
  • Entered and validated data in SAP and Salesforce; created requisitions and generated reports.
  • Managed communications and meetings across departments; created pivot tables to monitor project expenses and attendance.
  • Oversaw supply purchasing and inventory management in line with budgetary constraints.
  • Assisted with business planning and ensured conflict resolution among stakeholders.

Administrative Assistant III/Executive Assistant

Dominion Energy
06.2021 - 04.2024
  • I design and run operational systems that free up my Executive’s time for high-level strategy and revenue growth.
  • I manage cross-functional priorities to reduce business bottlenecks and drive smoother execution across teams.
  • I ensure leadership priorities are executed on time by owning their calendar flow and team communications.
  • I partner with my Executive to drive operational clarity and scale decision-making across the business.
  • I ensure seamless travel, which reduces decision fatigue and keeps the Executive 100% focused on key deals.
  • I run the backbone of executive operations that keeps the company engine running smoothly behind the scenes.
  • I provided direct support to a department of 100+ staff including directors, supervisors, and contractors.
  • Scheduled travel, coordinated meetings, managed events, and monitored budget spending.
  • Screened resumes, conducted interviews, and supported onboarding for 25+ new hires.
  • Oversaw procurement of goods and services; negotiated with vendors and managed term contracts.
  • I spearheaded the relocation and setup of over 100 employees in the new office.

Processing Assistant IV

Dominion Energy
01.2014 - 06.2021
  • Supported 32 locations simultaneously during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing critical supply chain tasks.
  • Maintained databases (SAP, ARCOS, WMIS); processed and analyzed 75+ records daily.
  • Reconciled corporate credit card activity and managed weekly timesheet approvals.
  • Prepared 200+ monthly reports, achieving 98% on-time completion rate.

Substitute Teacher

Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2010 - 01.2014
  • Delivered instruction and classroom management for grades 5–12; often

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Criminal Justice

Strayer University
  • Graduated Suma Cum Laude
  • GPA: 4.0

Skills

  • Office & Project Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint SAP Salesforce Visio QuickBooks Adobe Photoshop
  • Procurement & Contract Coordination
  • Travel & Expense Management
  • Report Writing & Data Analysis (Pivot Tables)
  • Calendar Management & Meeting Coordination
  • Effective Verbal & Written Communication
  • Multi-line Phone Systems (PBX)
  • Conflict Resolution & Team Support
  • Documentation management
  • Scope definition
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Project management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Creative thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Team collaboration
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities

Accomplishments

  • Planned corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 100+ employees.
  • Created detailed expense reports in excess of $300,000+ including currency exchanges.
  • Reduced annual employee training costs by more than 15% by implementing new company division policies.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Work Preference

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hours4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Project Specialist / Executive Assistant /Data Entry Specialist (Contract) - ABB Group
06.2024 - 05.2025
Administrative Assistant III/Executive Assistant - Dominion Energy
06.2021 - 04.2024
Processing Assistant IV - Dominion Energy
01.2014 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher - Spotsylvania County Schools
08.2010 - 01.2014
Strayer University - Bachelor’s degree, Criminal Justice

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