G RENADA CANADY
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Q U A LIF IC A TIO N S
Nonprofit Organizations ~ Social Services
Peak performing professional and dedicated advocate for underprivileged youth and social
issues in the African- American community seeking positions in public/social services,
teaching, and program coordination. Strong background in mentoring and promoting
education to urban youth. Highly competent in management, teaching, and administrative
support. Articulate communicator and relater with excellent writing and listening skills.
Excels in balancing multiple details in high-energy environments and navigates projects
within appropriate timelines. Cultivates strong relationships with community and public
service organizations.
Areas of Excellence
Program Development / Coordination Project
Business Management
Management
Staff Supervision Administrative Support / Calendaring Workshops /
Seminars
Strategic Planning Meeting / Event Planning Youth
Mentoring
PowerPoint Presentations High-End Personal Assistance Community
Affairs
ED U C A TIO N
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE, NEW YORK
Master’s Degree in Public Administration, 8/2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies, 5/2008
New York State Teacher License
P R O F ESSIO N A L EX P ER IEN C E
OUR BOYZ NYC, New York, New York
2011 – Present
Director
Founder of a nonprofit organization focusing on urban area needs and promoting education
to juvenile male youth within the community.
Develop programs and facilitate workshops and other training activities centering on job
readiness and computer training.
Mentor underprivileged male youths in personal growth and self-esteem using a proactive
approach and an open style of communication.
HARLEM CONCIERGE, New York, New York
2 008 – 2012
Director
Proprietor of a high-end administrative and personal assistance company.
Exercised direct leadership across all aspects of business operations including bookkeeping,
inventory payroll, and employee recruitment.
Designed flyers and brochures to promote business opportunities.
Maintained and organized client diaries, appointments, scheduling, and travel itineraries.
Prepared reports and presentations, answered correspondence, and closely communicated
with clients to ensure objectives were met.
Planned and coordinated events and business meetings.
Managed client social media, phone calls, emails, and other personal activities.
BATH AND BODY WORKS-LIMITED BRANDS, New York, New York
2005 – 2008
Executive Assistant
Administered full support to the SVP of Design, Vice President of Merchandising, and
marketing team.
Maintained comprehensive calendaring including domestic/international travel and logistics.
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Bath and Body Works-Limited Brands (Continued)
Prepared expense reports, organized confidential correspondence, and issued memorandums.
Coordinated presentations for senior level management meetings.
Managed sensitive projects from inception to completion.
Organized monthly corporate sales samples and managed high-end personal activities.
VICTORIA SECRET PINK-LIMITED BRANDS, New York, New York
2002 – 2004
Executive Assistant
Facilitated direct administrative support to Chief Financial Officer.
Conducted scheduling activities, arranged travel itineraries, and managed private/personal
calendar.
Prepared, drafted, and typed correspondence and created PowerPoint presentations for
monthly meetings.
Planned and coordinated conferences and special events.
Managed expense calculations, developed spreadsheets/charts, organized and maintained
office binders, and filing system.
TEC H N IC A L P R O F IC IEN C IES
Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Publisher and Concur. Windows
and Mac operation