Overview
Work History
Education
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Melissa Keener

Grantsville

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

City Manager

Town of Grantsville
Grantsville, WV
01.2021 - 06.2025
  • Researched issues, wrote reports and presented findings to city council.
  • Oversaw over approximately 8 to 10 personnel working in multiple areas.
  • Kept municipal operations in compliance with city ordinances, state requirements and federal laws.
  • Completed payroll and insurance for all employees
  • Monthly billing of all municipal customers
  • Daily deposits to municipal accounts
  • Worked closely with vendors to insure timely payments and orders
  • Scheduled all training for water/sewer operators

Personnel Manager

Walmart
Spencer, WV
11.2000 - 04.2019
  • Led recruitment efforts, enhancing talent acquisition strategies to align with organizational goals.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing time-to-hire and improving new employee integration experiences.
  • Coordinated conflict resolution initiatives, promoting a positive work environment and reducing turnover rates.
  • Collaborated with department heads to address staffing needs proactively, optimizing productivity across the organization.
  • Mediated conflict resolution sessions between employees as needed, fostering a harmonious work environment built on mutual respect.
  • Organized company-wide events and gatherings that strengthened employee morale and fostered a sense of community within the organization.
  • Developed effective onboarding programs for new hires, resulting in smoother transitions into company culture.
  • Conducted thorough exit interviews to identify areas of improvement in retention strategies and workplace conditions.
  • Enhanced employee engagement levels by launching recognition initiatives that celebrated outstanding performance and achievements.
  • Managed payroll functions efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for all staff members.
  • Addressed employee concerns promptly by establishing an accessible grievance resolution process, promoting trust and transparency within the organization.
  • Monitored labor law developments to ensure timely updates were made to company policies regarding worker''s rights and employer responsibilities.

Engineering Database Coordinator

Kellwood
Spencer, WV
02.1995 - 11.2000

Completed all aspects of creating a garment (yarn usage, measurements, threads, time complete)

Backup for phone operator

Backup for Personnel Manager

Backup for Purchasing Manager

Education

Executive Secretarial Technology

Parkersburg Community College
Parkersburg, WV

Business

Calhoun/Gilmer Career Center
Grantsville, WV

Skills

  • Organizational leadership
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Inventory control
  • Community relations
  • Project coordination
  • Human resources management
  • Project oversight
  • Report generation
  • Data collection/organization
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff training/development
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Professionalism
  • Scheduling

Timeline

City Manager

Town of Grantsville
01.2021 - 06.2025

Personnel Manager

Walmart
11.2000 - 04.2019

Engineering Database Coordinator

Kellwood
02.1995 - 11.2000

Executive Secretarial Technology

Parkersburg Community College

Business

Calhoun/Gilmer Career Center
Melissa Keener