Tammy Graves

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Grenada, Mississippi, 38901

731-***-****

ad2y71@r.postjobfree.com

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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