Community Planning Project Director
Resume:
Tammy Graves
Grenada, Mississippi, 38901
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Highly organized, detailed oriented and results driven professional with over 25 years of business acumen working in public service, private sector and state government, along with experience in community planning and development.
WORK EXPERIENCE
City of Grenada, Grenada, MS
Project Director/Advocate of Victim Services, May 2021-Present
Follow the guidelines set forth by the Mississippi Office Interpersonal Violence with monthly, quarterly PMT reports (Performance Measurement Tools), yearly goals and objective measurement reports
Devise and implement plans, state procedures, standards, guides, reports, forms, informational releases, and training materials designed to promote more efficient operations and overcome deficiencies
Follow up with victims and families during their crisis of being victimized.
Work as a liaison in helping with the processing of applications for Victim Compensation Division through the State of Mississippi Attorney General Office
Advise Mayor, City Councilmen, City Manager, Chief of Police, Program Directors and stakeholders on community planning in the development of Community Economic Development
Collect Police crime offense reports and enter data accurately and timely into spreadsheet.
Interact with Governmental agencies, District Attorney’s office, Judges, Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, Law Enforcement, City Officials, public and private entities, and Grenada County citizens in a professional and courteous manner
Work in the field to develop public awareness campaigns about the Victim of Crime Act Program and the MS Crime Bill of Rights governed by the State of Mississippi
Work as a liaison with Law Enforcement to provide direct services to victims of child abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, adult sexual assault, elder abuse, survivors of homicide, robbery, burglary, and other crime acts of the underserved
Research, prepare, write, submit and manage all aspects of the Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) federal grant application
Find and implement ways to eliminate or reduce significant barriers to production, promote team building and improve business practices
Perform job duties Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm; on call on weekends; at least 50 hours per week
Defines resources needed and coordinate requests for funds with appropriate Program
Managers and Directors
Delta Health Alliance, Indianola, MS
Compliance Manager, October 2020-May 2021
Assisted in oversight of the Compliance Coordinators to ensure Ongoing Monitoring and Continuous Quality Improvement activities to ensure a level of excellence at all child development and educational sites.
Developed a qualitative/quantitative system of monitoring program content areas including facilities, transportation, environmental health/safety, education, health/nutrition services, child development, family services, mental health and disabilities.
Worked with all managers to ensure plans, procedures, policies and other relevant documents are current and accurate.
Coordinated ongoing monitoring activities including site visits to ensure compliance with Headstart Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Mississippi Regulations Governing Licensure of childcare facilities, Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements
Assisted in the preparation of annual reports including PIR (Program Information Report), Community Needs Assessments, Self-Assessment and other requests.
Participated and facilitated departmental staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and appropriate professional development activities.
Provided strategic advice and technical assistance to programs assisting rural citizens and organizations to leverage Rural Development programs and other support.
Assisted in the development of a data driven culture including working with internal and external research teams to collect and disseminate program wide data.
Perform job duties Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm; 40 hours per week
Coahoma Community Workforce Development Center, Clarksdale, MS
Safety and Human Resource Trainer, April 2020–October 2020
Providing employability training for industrial companies
Planned, prepared, and executed safety training strategies by facilitating classes, providing technical assistance in addition to group and individual coaching.
Worked collaboratively with corporate and local employers to ensure the curriculum, human resource and learning outcomes prepared employees for success at work.
Determined the appropriate tools, techniques, methodologies and timing of improvement activities to meet business objectives.
Developed customized participant training materials, active learning activities and events.
Delivered customized safety and OSHA courses.
Managed classroom setting and production floor setting to ensure a productive and safe learning environment.
Prepared course outlines, lecture content and hands-practice activities that demonstrated the goals and outcomes of the human resource and safety training
Performed job duties on a part-time basis; 2 four hour days per week
The Centurion Group, LLC, Waverly, TN
Health and Safety Consultant, December 2019 – October 2020 (PRN)
Worked with employees and management to become an integrative part the company
Designed site specific safety and health programs and helped implement and maintain
Provided the necessary training to comply with OSHA and TOSHA requirements
Conducted “mock inspections” that mirror OSHA/TOSHA’s inspections of the company’s Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance
Identified potential health and safety hazards in the workplace and provided abatement recommendations
Performed job duties on an as needed basis; once time every other month; 8 hours each time
State of Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development-TOSHA, Jackson, TN
Occupational Safety Specialist, April 2015 – November 2019
Inspected Tennessee employers to make sure they provided a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and complied with Tennessee OSHA standards, rules, and regulations issued by the OSHA Act
Conducted accident and fatality investigations and extensive interviews to determine the root cause
Provided accurate and timely results of investigative efforts and reduced report turn around cycles
Increased employer and employee awareness of commitment and involvement in occupational safety and health initiatives
Established TOSHA as a cooperative resource for employers and employees
Researched and reviewed standards, directives, procedures and internal policies to maintain current knowledge of workplace safety
Participated in informal conferences with employers to answer questions regarding citations, to give a complete understanding of specific standards, to discuss ways to abate violations and to answer any related health and safety questions
Performed job duties Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm; 40 hours per week
State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation-Radiological Health, Memphis, TN
Health Physicist, April 2008 - April 2015
Inspected and provided radiological compliance monitoring of licensed facilities with heavy concentration of radioactive materials and equipment, according to the Division's Inspection and Enforcement Policies and Procedures
Investigated radiation accidents and or incidents and complaints and allegations according to the Division's Inspection and Enforcement Policies and Procedures
Completed reports for all inspections, incidents, complaints and allegations
Helped establish work section goals and priorities based on divisional policy, procedures, and standards
Exchanged ideas regarding radiation regulatory requirements, radiation policies, enforcement action and health physic assessment
Sought resolutions of non-compliance items concerning inspected facilities
Assisted in interviewing and hiring of health physicist
Trained all new health physicists and current health physicists
Performed job duties Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm; 40 hours per week
SLG, Inc., Jackson, TN
Co-Owner/Manager, July 2007-April 2016
Interviewed applicants for positions to determine qualifications, interests and suitability for employment
Conducted orientation, on-boarding and training for new hires/employees; explained employment expectations, salary/wages, payroll and maintained records
Conducted employee evaluations; determined increase in wages; developed probation period and employee next steps for improvement as required
Processed employee promotions, suspensions, dismissal, separation and other personnel change forms and maintained records
Developed, maintained and updated employee work schedule
Verified payroll
Reviewed and submitted insurance claims and health benefits to employees; maintained records
Reviewed and revised employee handbook and other policies as needed
Filled out and submitted paperwork from various agencies regarding the employee’s work status for payment, garnishment and employment verification
Whirlpool, Jackson, TN
Material Science Technician, February 1997 - July 2007
Coordinated and maintained all testing for current and new raw materials in the development process of the major appliance industry
Conducted accurate and timely performance and material testing on raw materials
Evaluated and analyzed data from test findings
Trouble shooting, problem solving, and implementation of raw materials and prototype designs and testing with engineering staff
Trained Consumer Performance lab employees on consumer testing
Coordinated and audited all labs on safety pertaining to OSHA standards
Exemplified strong written and verbal communication skills to provide concise feedback to engineering staff
Performed job duties on Monday thru Friday from 6am to 2:30 pm; 40 hours per week; overtime as needed.
VOLUNTEER (501c3)
A.N.G.L.E.’S Inc. 2004-2005
Oasis Development Center 2007-current
Worked with both non-profit agencies as needed helping to provide direct community health, financial, housing and counseling services to rural and underserved communities.
EDUCATION
Union University, Jackson, TN
Master of Business Administration, May 2006
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 1996
Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN
Associate of Science, Pre-Med, May 1993
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Visionary Planning Team Motivator Microsoft Office
Effective Communication Budgeting & Accounting Internet
Highly Organized Grant Writing Outlook
Efficient Delegator Zoom Teams
Public Speaker Cisco Web Empathetic Manager
Empowering Leadership Competent Negotiator Strong Confidentiality
Conflict Resolution Windows 10 Pro Webex
Veteran (United States Army Reserves 1989-1995)
References are available upon request.
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