Tanya Gray

• Led strategic initiatives to improve organizational performance and service delivery.
• Identified areas for improvement, resulting in enhanced workflows and reduced costs.
• Spearheaded talent development programs, mentoring senior management teams.
• Guided teams through periods of significant change by providing clear communication and decisive leadership during transitions.
• Promoted a positive corporate culture by implementing employee engagement programs that recognized achievement and fostered collaboration among teams.
• Mentored team members by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing constructive feedback; fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
• Enhanced company reputation by establishing strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Improved overall company reputation through effective public relations campaigns and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.

• Provided overall direction to the Board of Directors and staff, supporting and monitoring the implementation of the organization's strategic direction related to mission delivery, securing millions of dollars in resources.
• Oversaw efficiencies by identifying, establishing, developing and professional relationships with colleges, universities and civic organizations to support the youth, community, economic, and business development initiatives.
• Streamlined daily operations facilitating the development and implementation of policies and procedures, creating employee workshops, seminars, training, and presentations, developing surveys, and the preparing of regular reports.
• Approved processes 25% that enhanced volunteering, staff workflow, mentoring, task development, and goal management.
• Led the development of key performance indicators with various grantees, local, state and federal programs and projects, while overseeing capital/financial management, establishing compliance of policies and procedures to ensure efficiency.
• Successfully served as representative at various events and on various boards; City Council, television, and media outlets to influence community engagement and outreach activities, leading change and innovation across the organization.
• Authored monthly news column, board briefings, special reports, presentations, newsletters, speeches, policies, etc.

Key Accomplishments:

• Built, created and oversaw a 10 million dollar Veterans' community solely through partnerships/donations/volunteers; Recognized by Congress for leading the largest and first of its kind project in the country.
• Transitioned the organization from a net loss to an income-generating position. Addressed overspending, financial inefficiencies, and lack of controls. Led policy shifts, upskilled staff, and transformed a culture of fiscal restraint.
• Developed a volunteer involvement framework to assist over 80 organizations. Facilitated community-based charitable and non-profit organizations in CRA investments and community development programs.
• Created and oversaw the Redevelopment Grant and Incentive program with $5.25M+ in funding given to business owners.
• Recognized as a four-time winner of the Governor's Community Achievement Award, receiving grants worth $1M for community economic development programs.

• Provided leadership to strategic planning and long-term community initiatives. Maintained monthly meetings and collaborated with Garrison Commander, NCOs, Community Managers, other military staff, and civilians for military families.
• Implemented policies, procedures, and best practices in various fundraising campaigns and community development initiatives.
• Advocated for Fort Hood families by assisting various needs and managing staff and volunteer recruitment programs.
• Coordinated and supervised programs and events. Maintained Public Relations by accepting speaking engagements and overseeing town hall meetings. Served as an editor for the Liberty Village newspaper.

• Developed and maintained public relations to increase visibility of programs, services, and activities within the clubs and the community to maintain ongoing awareness; Advised public/partners/donors on resources and opportunities available.
• Managed financial resources and assisted in developing annual budgets, controlling expenditures against budget.
• Spearheaded administrative and operational systems to maintain physical properties and equipment of the Club, including use of facilities by outside groups. Ensured compliance with organization policies by both staff and the public.
• Sat on and oversaw numerous committees and boards. Developed fundraising and membership initiatives. Recruited, managed, and provided career development opportunities for branch staff and volunteers.

Key Accomplishments:

• Created scholarship and day camp programs. Increased membership growth 10% by restructuring membership development.

• Managed over $42M in grant contracts by developing partnerships with organizations all around the country, enhancing economic development programs. Spearheaded programs to revitalize downtown and CDBG areas.
• Collaborated with business entities in the US to strengthen business organizations in the State of Mississippi. Partnered with financial institutions and other local and state officials in developing loans and grants for businesses.
• Notified prospective businesses around the State of MS and other states concerning procurement opportunities. Delegated, coordinated, and administered recommendations on policies to improve the division.

Key Accomplishments:

• Spearheaded redevelopment programs and managed small business development grants for businesses. Drove 120+ employees in managing community and business development with an annual budget of $8.2M.
• Eliminated over $50K in debt by accurately forecasting and directing effective contract management and financial controls.
• Chairperson of Downtown Redevelopment Committee. Acted as liaison between the public, government, and city officials.
• Created and oversaw the Business Expo. Identified business problems and developed cohesive steps to counteract effects.
• Enacted the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. Enhanced training initiatives for the city personnel, staff, and contractors concerning guidelines of the EBO Ordinance.