Carmella Grady

About Carmella Grady

As Senior Executive Assistant and Special Initiatives Coordinator at The Links, Incorporated, I bring over nine years of professional experience in office administration and project management. I deliver high-level administrative support to senior leadership, ensuring seamless communication and effective execution of organizational initiatives within a mission-driven nonprofit environment. Leveraging expertise in Microsoft Outlook, travel coordination, and job skills, I facilitate collaboration across departments and manage multiple priorities with a focus on advancing organizational goals. With a strong emphasis on accountability, organization, and discretion, my work contributes to the success of The Links, Incorporated and its impactful programs.

Experience

1. Senior Executive Assistant Special Initiatives Coordinator

   The Links, Incorporated

   May 2024 — Present · US

   As Senior Executive Assistant and Special Initiatives Coordinator at The Links, Incorporated, I operate as a strategic partner to executive leadership—driving organizational priorities, leading high-impact initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across a complex, mission-driven environment.I function as an extension of leadership, managing critical workflows, aligning cross-functional teams, and overseeing the execution of key programs and national initiatives. My role sits at the intersection of strategy and operations, where I translate vision into action, streamline processes, and ensure that organizational objectives are executed with precision and efficiency.I regularly support and execute initiatives ranging from intimate leadership engagements of 15 to large-scale national events serving 3,600+ attendees, while coordinating with 2–15 internal and external stakeholders across each project. I leverage enterprise systems including iMIS, Shopify, Cvent, Informz, Navan, and Zoom to optimize operations, enhance communication, and drive seamless execution.Known for my discretion, sound judgment, and ability to navigate competing priorities, I play a pivotal role in advancing leadership agendas, enhancing collaboration, and maintaining the seamless flow of executive operations. I thrive in high-visibility environments where trust, execution, and strategic alignment are essential to success.I bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to every initiative, with a focus on driving impact, strengthening operations, and positioning leadership for success.

Education

• Harold Washington College

  Business Administration and Management, General

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Nonprofits
• Community Outreach
• Mixed Media
• Microsoft Office
• Art
• Craft
• Drawing
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Arts Administration
• Graphic Design
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Non-Profits
• Contemporary Art
• Editing
• Teaching
• Program Development
• Management
• Office Management
• Blogging
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Museums
• Event Management
• Visual Arts
• Fine Art
• Social Networking
• Customer Service
• Painting
• Social Media
• Volunteer Management
• Public Speaking