Vanessa Graves
Louisville,KY
Summary
A skilled Administrative Assistant with over thirty years of Executive level support. With a passion for community service and workforce development. Proficient in conducting community needs assessments, leading successful initiatives and events. Always driven by a strong belief in Equity and Inclusion. Able to develop and maintain internal and external relationships with key stakeholders. Extensive experience in research, public outreach, contract negotiation and public speaking.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant - Treatment Facilities
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)
01.2013 - Current
- Administrative support/programmatic management to the Deputy Chief of Operations, Treatment Management, and MFWQTC staff
- Liaison for Operations Treatment in collaboration with internal and external clients, vendors, and strategic partners as it pertains to MSD's Treatment efforts
- Process NAGE disciplinary actions, Grievances and Workforce Payroll
- Coordinate WW Training and Licenses for all program elements and initiatives
- Community Outreach representative for Treatment MFWQTC at MSD and partnering events
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel
- Record and process new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications, attendance and disciplinary actions
Executive Assistant/Human Resources
ARAMARK Healthcare - Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Administrative support to the Vice President of Operations
- Served as company-wide Event Coordinator (Service Awards)
- Processed requisitions, invoices and check request
- Served as HR Liaison to assist Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits and Safety Departments
- Coordinated and implemented employee events and outreach efforts increasing cohesion and inclusion for all employees
- Organized and coordinated conferences inclusive of venue, vendors and budget management
- Volunteer in community outreach opportunities to represent the organization
Legal Assistant
Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, PLLC
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Assisted Attorneys with all aspects of correspondence case research
- Served as liaison between attorneys, clients, providers and other law firms
- Drafted legal documents including motions, brief inserts, discovery
- Volunteer in community outreach opportunities to represent the organization
- Built and maintained strategic partnerships with community organizations, vendors and government agencies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management Option
Louisville, KYAssociate of Science - Business Administration - Computer Science Option
Louisville, KYASPIRE Leadership Training Program -
Metropolitan Sewer District
Louisville, KY01.2018
Skills
- Community Needs Assessment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Event Coordination
- Public Speaking and Presentation
- Leadership and Team Building
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Project Management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant - Treatment Facilities
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)
01.2013 - Current
Executive Assistant/Human Resources
ARAMARK Healthcare - Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare
01.2010 - 01.2013
Legal Assistant
Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, PLLC
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management Option
Associate of Science - Business Administration - Computer Science Option
ASPIRE Leadership Training Program -
Metropolitan Sewer District
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