Melanie Keys

Multifaceted and service-oriented professional with demonstrated success in obtaining grant funding through identification and development of viable proposals for external programs’ funding to address priorities and goals.

• Ability to oversee and manage all aspects of human resources processes and support business in HR needs.
• Skilled in assisting in service functions in areas of accounting, grants management, record-keeping, invoicing/ documentation, various reconciliations, research, and financial statement preparation/analysis.
• Instrumental in entering, retrieving, and updating client data on a daily basis by using software applications.
• Recognized for hiring, supervising, and leading the work of employees and volunteers.
• Renowned for creating, leading, monitoring, and maintaining programs/events, including collecting equipment and utilizing information in facility scheduling and sports programming.
• Articulate communicator with excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, multi-tasking, time-management, and analytical skills.
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook Express, Lotus Notes, and other database software/ applications.

Over 20 years of experience in telecommunications customer service, served as a financial officer for a nonprofit community organization, director for Boys & Girls Club, and grant writer/administrator for start-up nonprofits and small businesses.

BBA & MBA in Human Resource Management with 1 year of Law School and certification as Human Resource Professional by SHRM organization