BRENDA L. GRAVES **** Seskey Glen Court; Oak Hill, VA 20171

703-***-****

aczla2@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Graves has over 34 years’ experience in office administrative assistant roles most recently working for the largest accounting firm as Teaming Assistant to the Wash Metro BST (Business Services Team). In that role, supporting all lines of service with duties that include, but not limited to: document production, expense management, meeting preparation, travel, and calendar support. Prior to joining PwC, 20 years had been dedicated to supporting the strategic goals of a premier federal government information technology contractor Systems Research and Applications Corporation (SRA.) in both Office Manager/Secretarial roles supporting various teams. Ms. Graves supported a wide range of marketing and sales projects in a high technology environment which provided her a strong working knowledge of documentation and deliverables. Proficient in M.S. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various software and database applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), LLP, McLean, VA, TA (Teaming Assistant) – BST, September 2016- Present

As Teaming Assistant, Ms. Graves supports the BST in a highly fast-paced environment to include, but not limited to: engagement financials, document production, mailings, calendar management, meeting scheduling, travel accommodations, expense management, as well as catered meetings and other event support. PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), LLP, McLean, VA, Specialist-Executive Assistant – Risk Assurance Group, 2011-September 2016

In the Executive Assistant role, Ms. Graves supported 5 Risk Assurance Partners and associated staff members. She managed calendars, meeting scheduling, travel accommodations, expense management, as well as built and maintained client/EA relations. Her dedication and high work ethic resulted in her receiving numerous notes of appreciation from both staff and clientele. SRA International, Inc., Fairfax, VA., Executive Assistant / Proposal Archive Coordinator - Marketing and Sales Proposal Development Group, 2008 to 2011

In addition to performing all duties of Executive Assistant, Ms. Graves supported strategic corporate-wide proposal development efforts of the company’s Proposal Development Group (PDG), which reports directly to SRA’s new Chief Growth Officer, Executive Vice President. With guidance from the Deputy Director of PDG, spearhead the coordination and archival of all of SRA’s adjudicated proposals in Microsoft SharePoint, a collaboration software tool for proposal content management, search, and sharing in the Proposal Material Repository accessed through SRA’s intranet. The directory enables SRA staff to readily access proposal material for reuse, saving valuable time in proposal development lifecycle. Also supports proposal development activities as acquisitions coordinator for all computer equipment purchases and as facility coordinator to ensure the availability of office equipment and supplies. As Executive Assistant to Marketing & Sales (M&S) senior staff and business developers, provides detailed PowerPoint presentations and supporting marketing materials for high-level corporate briefings and customer meetings. Also responsible for coordinating classified outgoing visit requests, expense reports using CONCUR software, meeting coordination including remote VTC and laptop connectivity, personnel security administration, and office equipment and supply purchasing. SRA International, Inc., Falls Church, Office Manager/Administrator, 1994 to 2008 Assumed progressively more responsible duties in office management ranging from receptionist, word processor, and conference and meeting planner to participating in the development of the largest proposal in SRA’s history at that time by coordinating administrative proposal preparation activities and serving as backup Book Boss/Volume Manager to successfully complete the proposal and deliver submission on time. Throughout this period, was responsible for completing a wide range of office management and project administration duties across SRA’s entire Skyline Two Facility to keep the office enterprise running smoothly and efficiently. As office receptionist, served as public’s first impression of SRA, greeting government customers, vendors, colleagues, and visitors and coordinating all related duties such as personnel visit requests, security badging, parking, etc. Administrative duties included coordinating and resolving building property management issues; providing employee security and HR administration; preparing time-sensitive briefings, deliverables, and proposals, and planning and coordinating customer conferences, meeting, and events. Updated and maintained all facility floor plans, served as the employee emergency action plan coordinator for the Skyline site, and acted as the primary liaison between the facility and property management on building maintenance and suite issues using Workspeed software. Maintained rapport with the building engineers and building support staff and communicated regularly with security personnel for activation of security badges and Kastlecards. Alerted personnel on facility events including power outages, fire alarm testing, and x-rays and served as the primary point of contact for Federal Safe/Lock on an as needed basis. SRA International, Arlington, VA., Administrative Assistant, 1992 to 1994 Reported directly to the Director and Deputy Director of the Health Services program as their direct Administrative Assistant. Duties included preparing high-level customer deliverables encompassing technical briefings, presentations, reports and white papers. Coordinated and maintained executive calendar and prepared formal correspondence, documentation and customer deliverables in accordance with quality standards. Provided graphics support using PowerPoint 3.0/4.0 and offered presentation and format recommendations to project management. Prioritized multiple ongoing projects under strict timeframes and coordinated and maintained central filing system of monthly project documentation, employee files, standard administrative reports and forms, marketing collateral, and briefing materials. The Wilshire Group, Inc., Vienna, VA., Office Manager/Secretary, 1983 to 1992 Promoted to Office Manager supporting the President, Vice President, and five recruiters. Responsible for all company office procedures including all office correspondence, screening phone calls, tracking accounts receivable/payable, ordering equipment and office supplies, and ensuring maintenance of all office equipment. Coordinated applicant interviews and prepared instructional booklet on applicant data for management review prior to interview. Handled confidential, secure, and proprietary material and created and maintained a secure applicant information database for 11 recruiters using PFS/FILE. Responsible for company payroll, including client invoices, office expenses, as well as personal expense reimbursements. Bill Young & Associates, Inc., Falls Church, VA., Secretary, 1982 to 1983 Originally hired on a part-time basis to support the secretary to the President and was soon promoted to full-time secretarial position with responsibility for office administration, accounts payable, and clerical support to the President and two recruiters.

EDUCATION: Falls Church High School, graduate, 1982 Completed numerous computer software training programs and employee education training programs

CLEARANCE: PRIOR TOP SECRET W/SCI (1982-2012)