Nancy Gail Graves
Cleveland,USA
Summary
Dynamic Extension Agent with extensive experience at Alabama Cooperative Extension System, excelling in program development and community outreach. Proven ability to engage youth and coordinate volunteers, leveraging strong communication and project management skills to enhance educational initiatives. Adept at utilizing technology for distance learning and effective stakeholder engagement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extension Agent III
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Blount County
02.2025 - Current
4-H Youth Development Coordinator
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Blount County
01.2024 - 01.2025
4-H Foundation Regional Extension Agent
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Blount County
01.2020 - 01.2024
4-H Foundation Regional Extension Agent
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Blount and St. Clair Counties
01.2004 - 01.2020
Blount County Extension Agent I, II, III
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Blount County
03.1992 - 01.2004
- Adult and Youth Livestock and 4-H Program Areas
Education
Master of Ag - Animal and Dairy Science
Auburn University
Auburn, AL01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Animal and Dairy Science
Auburn University
Auburn, AL01.1991
Associate in Science -
Enterprise State Junior College
Enterprise, AL01.1988
Graduate -
Geneva High School
Geneva, AL01.1985
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Videoconferencing tools
- Social media management
- Presentation software
- Distance learning technologies
- Budget management
- Program development
- Community outreach
- Youth engagement
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Resource management
- Volunteer coordination
- Curriculum development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Agricultural knowledge
- Networking skills
- Environmental education
- Performance assessment
- Relationship building
- Educational outreach
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Budget planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Educational program development
Leadership Positions
- 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Search Committee - Jackson County - 2024
- CEC Search Committee - Etowah County- 2023-2024
- CEC Search Committee - Dekalb County- 2023
- 4-H Foundation Agent Search Committee - St. Clair County - 2020
- Epsilon Sigma Phi Board Member, 2022, 2023
- Career Matrix Focus Group Committee Member, 2018, 2022
- REA Promotion Panel Committee Member, 2017, 2022, 2024
- State 4-H Animal Science Curriculum Committee Member, 2000
- Advisory Craft Committee Member, Susan Moore FFA, 2000
- Board of Directors, Alabama BCIA, 1999, 2000
- Search Committee to hire BCIA field man position, 1999
- Blount County Fair Committee member, 1998, 1999
- 4-H Youth Animal Science Specialist Search Committee Member, 1995
- Served on Livestock Committee of Blount County-Oneonta Agribusiness Center, 1992, 2001
- Co-chair of the planning committee for the 2010 annual meeting of ALAE4-HA and Epsilon Sigma Phi, 2010
- Jr. Director for ALAE4-HA, District I, 2011, 1999
- Sr. Director for ALAE4-HA, District I, 2012, 2000
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Service Award 2023 - Epsilon Sigma Phi
- ACES Superior Service Award; 2005
- AACAAS Achievement Award; 2001
- ALAE4-HA Communicator Award – Outstanding Promotional Package (Individual); 2001
- ALAE4-HA Communicator Award – Outstanding Published Photo; 2000
- ALAE4-HA Communicator Award – Outstanding Promotional Piece (Team); 2000
- ALAE4-HA Public Relations and Information Award – Periodical Publication (Team); 1998
- Epsilon Sigma Phi State Team Award – 1996
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – July 2024
- Certified PROSPER Trainer (Promoting School-Community-University Partnerships to Enhance Resilience) - 2012
- YQCA certified (Youth For the Quality Care of Animals); 2018-Present
- Everyone Ready Volunteer Management Training Program – 2012 (1 of 6 employees statewide who completed all 36 modules)
- Master Cattle Producers Certified Trainer - 1999
- Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator – D & R Category – 1999-2020
Grants Awarded
- Ag In The Classroom, $500 - 2023
- 4-H Innovation Grant, $1880.70 - 2015
- NRA – St. Clair County 4-H Shotgun Club - $1000 - 2009
- NRA – Blount County Shooting Sports Club - $1000 - 2009
- NRA – Blount County 4-H Shooting Sports Club - $1713.51 - 2008
- NRA – St Clair County 4-H Shotgun Club, $1658.34 - 2008
- Alabama Ag & Industries – Blount County Steer and Heifer Show - $650 - 2006
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Extension Agent III
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
02.2025 - Current
4-H Youth Development Coordinator
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
01.2024 - 01.2025
4-H Foundation Regional Extension Agent
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
01.2020 - 01.2024
4-H Foundation Regional Extension Agent
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
01.2004 - 01.2020
Blount County Extension Agent I, II, III
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
03.1992 - 01.2004
Master of Ag - Animal and Dairy Science
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Animal and Dairy Science
Auburn University
Associate in Science -
Enterprise State Junior College
Graduate -
Geneva High School
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