PERSONAL:

Sally G. Shrader

Work: 540-***-**** Fax: 540-***-****

abo92u@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Giles High School graduate, Pearisburg, Virginia, June 1976.

New River Community College, Dublin, Virginia, 1995. Paralegal degree.

Master Gardener, 2007

EXPERIENCE:

Administrative Project Coordinator

Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

Virginia Tech

1984-present

NSF IGERT PROGRAM COORDINATOR:

The goal of MultiSTEPS is to establish a sustainable framework of interdisciplinary

education and research that trains future leaders of academic and industrial research to

think, collaborate, and contribute at the intersection of the biological and engineering

sciences. The MultiSTEPS program will be based on developing a core cohort of 24 trainees

who are supported in a training period lasting a minimum of 24 months 6 new trainees per

year in years 1 4, with 3 trainees based in the biological sciences and 3 in the engineering

sciences. Additional students will be affiliated with the MultiSTEPS program through

participation in the MultiSTEPS graduate certificate program. This cohort of

interdisciplinary researchers will be trained as scholars and leaders who are well-grounded

and conversant in the fundamentals of both biology and engineering, able to communicate

effectively with fellow researchers, policy makers, and the public, both locally and abroad.

Tracks current and anticipated expenditures of salaries, equipment, and travel on sponsored

research grants to prevent overdrafts. Works closely with department's Administrative

Officer in keeping track of research grant budgets and in the proper disbursement of

funds. Collects and organizes data required for semi-annual, annual, and final reports of the

research projects. Organizes the information on computer so that it is easily retrieved and

is up-to-date. Maintains files and records of expenditures and verifies accuracy of charges.

Assist in the preparation of proposals and miscellaneous reports required by sponsors.

Obtain necessary signatures and ensures that deadlines are met. Maintains frequent

contact with persons from other universities and industries who are associated with the on-

going research. Maintain frequent contact with people from other universities and

industries concerning research grants. Arrange travel and meeting sites for special

functions.

Type, edit, and revise long technical manuscripts, books, journal articles, reports, research

proposals, tests, exams, etc. involving complex and multi-level equations containing special

math symbols, superscripts, subscripts, Greek and Latin letters. Uses LaTex software for

typesetting mathematical equations, book quality, and incorporation of postscript files.

Prepares camera-ready books. Proofs galleys of technical journals for correct format,

spelling, and overall accuracy for manuscripts before publication. Makes sure that

publishers' requirements and specifications have been met.

Provides assistance to approximately 5-15 graduate students and several visiting

professors, providing them with general information concerning departmental and university

policies and procedures; assist with problems or questions that might arise in the

preparation of their technical manuscripts consults with faculty advisors to determine

funding source of students' stipends and works closely with department's administrative

office to ensure that students are paid correctly. Maintains calendars and schedules of

special events. Is responsible for initiating requisition requests for purchases of office and

lab supplies and equipment. Answers phone, greets, provides directions, and general

information to visitors and students. Maintains files, initiates, and types daily

correspondence. Maintains up-to-date resumes of faculty; prepares initial faculty activity

reports; mailing lists; and computerized library of publication references. Coordinate flight

plans, hotel reservations, and rental cars for all travel. Accountable for faculty offices,

seeing that material is kept in an organized manner. Initiate organization of material

relating to conference deadlines. Initiates requisition requests for purchases of office, lab

supplies, and equipment, responsible for HokieMart e-procurement (purchasing) system for

select group of faculty, students, and visitors. Maintains inventory and surplus for 3

offices and 3 labs.

Secretary for Nonlinear Dynamics, Journal of Vibration and Control, and Wiley Series in

Nonlinear Science. Acknowledges receipt of and logs submitted manuscripts, handles all

mailings to authors, reviewers, publishers, and checks final format before transmittal to

publisher; checks final format of editors' galley proofs. All journal information is

computerized for quick reference. Previously handled routine correspondence for the

National Secretary of the American Academy of Mechanics. Daily interaction with authors

and reviewers concerning the journals.

Organizes and schedules special events and meetings (including those necessitated by the

Research Grants) by arranging travel and meeting sites, coordinating flight plans, hotel

reservations, and rental cars; assist in the preparation of programs and proceedings for

special conferences; acknowledges receipt of manuscripts; organizes lunches and banquets,

etc. Responsible for special symposium to honor Dr. Ali Nayfeh, in association with a local

ASME Conference, held here on campus, which involved approximately 100 people.

Continuously updates computerized mailing lists for use at the Nonlinear Vibration, ASME,

and PACAM conferences held biyearly; semi-annual MURI meetings and Non-Traditional

Active Control Workshop.

Assisted Dr. Dean Mook, who was the General Chairman, in the organization of the ASME

Design Engineering and Technology Conference, which took place in Pittsburgh, PA in

September 2001. This international event sponsored by the American Society of

Mechanical Engineers was a very high-profile meeting that attracted 600-700 participants

from all over the world. The leading industrial and academic researchers in a variety of

aspects of mechanical engineering.

Administrator

American Academy of Mechanics

1997-2006

Employed by American Academy of Mechanics

Handling of all subscriptions for the publication 'mechanics'. Database upkeep of all

members and dues for approximately 800-1100 people. Extensive use of Microsoft Works

Software.

Information Processing Specialist

Department of Management Science

Virginia Tech

1983-1984

Reason for leaving - higher position

Secretary to 10 faculty members. Typing of exams, course handouts, correspondence, and

other work assigned by faculty. The majority of the typing involved mathematical and

computer methods in business analysis. Manuscript and report typing using high technical

Greek symbols, numerous superscripts and subscripts, numerous charts and tables,

computer programming, and mathematical equations. All typing had to be carefully proofed.

General office and receptionist duties.

Legal Secretary

Frith & Mullins, Attorneys

Blacksburg, VA 24060

1978-1983

Reason for leaving - inadequate benefits and wages

One of two secretaries in an office of two attorneys, working for both of them. Typed

correspondence, filing, receptionist duties, billing, bookkeeping using Safeguard; preparation

of real estate closings; Dictaphone transcription; apartment manager for employers

apartments. Notary Public.

Clerk Typist B

29th District Court Service Unit for Giles County, Virginia

1978-8 months

Reason for leaving - wanted to work in Blacksburg, Virginia.

One of two secretaries in an office of five individuals, included acting as personal secretary

to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge C. B. Andrews. Typed correspondence,

filing, receptionist duties, Dictaphone transcription, and light shorthand.

Legal Secretary

Troy R. Spencer, Attorney

and Commonwealths Attorney for Giles County, Virginia

1976-1978

Reason for leaving - employer moved.

Only secretary in office for one attorney. Typed correspondence, filing, receptionist

duties, Dictaphone transcription, light shorthand, acted as Court Reporter during trial.

Notary Public.

Software:

LaTex, MSWord, MSWorks, PowerPoint (for presentations), MSExcel, MathType

(Mathematical Equation Editor), Adobe Acrobat, Eudora, Dreamweaver, and Outlook.

Work Related Activities:

Served as Staff Representative on the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

Communication and Planning Committee. This Committee was formed to resolve the possible

demise and/or mergence of this Department with another Department in the College of

Engineering. This Committee worked very hard to preserve the Department and work

towards a resolution to make all parties happy we won and the Department of Engineering

Science and Mechanics remains a stable, viable department.

Served as a founding member of the College of Engineering Association for Staff

Employees. This Committee helped form the existing Staff Senate for the University.

Many details were involved and many hours spent negotiating the necessity for this

important Senate to be formed at this University.

Member of the Engineering Science and Mechanics Norris Hall Space Review Panel,

September 2007. This panel proposed to recreate community in Norris Hall by building

welcoming communal learning, discovery and outreach spaces for students.

Member of the Engineering Science and Mechanics 100th Anniversary Celebration

Committee, September 2007-. I helped organize the Mechanics Conference held here at

The Inn at Virginia Tech and Shelton Conference Center in May 2008. I also took the lead

in designing a small garden in the front of Norris Hall to commemorate this anniversary.

Workshops and Seminars Attended:

Research Administration Training Workshop; Today s Office Professional: Responding to the

Challenge of Change; Management Duties; Oral Communication; How to Manage Priorities and

Meet Deadlines; Personnel Activity Reports; Leadership and Supervisory Skills for Women;

Proofreading and Grammar Skills; Grammar and Usage; The Exceptional Assistant;

Performance Planning and Evaluation; Word for Windows; Word 7 Intermediate; PowerPoint;

MS Excel; HTML.

Member of Office Managers Development Group, Class of 2003-2004. Member of Office

Managers Development Group Alumni, 2005-present. The purpose of this professional

development program is to provide members with a way to exchange ideas and to develop

their skills and abilities. Participants will become more valuable to their departments by

increasing their knowledge of campus policies, procedures and programs; becoming aware of

computer software that might be advantageous to their developmental needs; improving

supervision skills and developing more self-confidence in carrying out their complex roles.

Other Activities:

Gardening, reading, and crafts.

Newport Village Garden Club, 1994-present. While interacting with this nice group of

women and discussing garden issues can be a lot of fun and very informative it is also a lot

of hard work. As a member of the Newport Village Garden Club I helped maintain gardens at

the Super-Valu, Post Office, and Newport Recreation Center. I also served as President

twice (2000-2001), which meant the added responsibility of overseeing each monthly

meeting, helping coordinate speakers, and overall keeping the group motivated. In 2002 the

Garden Club had their first fundraising event, which was a plant sale with all the proceeds

donated to the Newport Volunteer Rescue Squad. In 2003 the Garden Club again held a

plant sale with all the proceeds donated to the Newport Volunteer Fire Department. Over

the years, I have always stressed the importance of doing fundraisers for our volunteer

first responder organizations.

Newport Community Action Committee (NCAC), 1998-2003. In 1998 I joined the Board

of the Newport Community Action Committee, which has been maintaining the Newport

Recreation Center since 1985. I was a moving force in keeping the Newport Recreation

Center functioning and organizing the operations and record keeping of the board. During

this time I served as Vice President, Secretary, Communication Manager, and Lease

Committee Chair. As lease committee chair, I undertook the formidable task of writing,

obtaining, and enforcing leases for the upstairs rooms of the building that are rented to

provide funds necessary to keep the building open and acted as a contact person for lessees.

Anyone who has ever leased commercial property can well appreciate what a thankless task

this can be.

Special Member of the Newport Volunteer Fire Department. I feel a true dedication to

the Newport Volunteer Fire Department, and have said many times these guys put their

life on the line each time a call goes out and I have the highest regard for each and every

one of them. I have assisted them in letter writing campaigns and general correspondence.

In 2002 I was instrumental in a grant writing campaign, which resulted in a FEMA grant of

$40,000 for new turnout gear for the Fire Department. In 2004, I helped with grant

writing to FEMA and the department received a brand new truck. Each year there is a

Turkey Dinner Fundraiser the weekend before Thanksgiving. I have always helped to get

this together and spend most of that weekend cooking and helping on the day of the dinner.

The firefighters have been so grateful for my help that I was presented with 2 awards for

volunteer work.

Nominated for the 2002 Good Neighbor of the Year Award for the Village of Newport.

Recipient of the 2003 Good Neighbor of the Year Award for the Village of Newport.

Quote from award: `` This volunteer is truly an outstanding individual. A valuable asset to

any organization and a great neighbor. Much of her work goes unrecognized, because she is

the type of person who leads by example and works quietly when necessary. She does not

shy away from uncomfortable situations and can be verbal when the situation calls for a

strong voice of reason. A person you can count on, this volunteer s commitment to

community comes through not just in her involvement in organized civic activities, but to her

neighbors in and around the Village of Newport. She is always there with a friendly smile, a

hug if you need one, a shoulder to cry on and share your grief, and is a friend who is always

easy laugh with. What better neighbor could any of us have?

Master Gardener, 2007

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE)-Master Gardener is an individual who acts on behalf of

VCE as a volunteer educator within his or her community after receiving specialized training

in environmental horticulture through cooperative programming with VCE.

To become a VCE Master Gardener, individuals must attend at least 50-60 hours of

classroom instruction and then contribute a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service

conducting VCE horticulture-based, education programs. These initial 50 hours must be

completed in one year. At the end of the year, they have earned the title of VCE Master

Gardener. If they desire to remain active after completing their initial training and

volunteer commitments are required to contribute at least 20 hours of volunteer service

each year. Additionally, in order keep knowledge up-to-date, VCE-MGs must participate in at

least 8 hours of recertification training.

Recipient of 2010 Department Head Staff Award, Engineering Science & Mechanics,

Virginia Tech

``I am pleased to convey that Ms. Sally Shrader is this year's recipient of the Department

Head's Award. She has worked in our department for approximately twenty seven years

and has one of the longest tenures among our staff.

In addition to her normal duties, Ms. Shrader has shown extraordinary leadership and

effort in several instances. For example, she handled much of the organization and

correspondence associated with the conference commemorating the 100th anniversary of

the founding of the ESM Department. She has also worked on the biennial conferences for

nonlinear vibrations for many iterations, one of which occurred during the same summer as

the 100th anniversary conference.

Ms. Shrader was cited by her nominators in regard to her assistance in developing

significant research proposals. Her organization and attention to detail were praised, the

bottom line being that she allows her faculty to more fully focus on their responsibilities.

Even in regard to such chores as moving from Burruss Hall to Norris Hall, she has been more

than willing to do the necessary work. On a nonacademic matter of particular interest to

me, she developed the welcoming garden in front of Norris Hall to celebrate the centenary

of our department.

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References:

David T. Mullins, Attorney at Law, 552-3441 or Judy Mattox, (Secretary for David) 953-

2033

Troy R. Spencer, Retired Attorney at Law, 757-***-****

Dean T. Mook, Retired Professor, 540-***-****

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