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Michaela Peterson

Cheverly,MD

Summary

Meticulous Administrative Professional offering 3 years of service in United States Senate. Insightful and well-organized with excellent decision-making abilities and sound judgment. Ready to take on challenging, growth-oriented position dedicated to strengthening diplomatic relations with visiting government official and or entities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to the SVP

CNN
Washington, DC
02.2022 - Current
  • Served as the assistant to the Senior Vice President of Programming for CNN Plus, managing administrative operations in both DC and NYC.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the SVP and Executive Producers.
  • Coordinated all logistics for the CNN Plus Content Team Launch Events in both DC and NYC.
  • Prepared press releases for CNN Plus Executives in preparation of the applications launch. In addition, created presentations for pitch meetings to various media personalities.
  • Escorted CNN Plus Contributors/VIP Guests to and from tapings.
  • Act as an all-around gatekeeper and strategically manage time with respect to priorities, goals, and objectives.

Executive Assistant

United States Senate Sergeant At Arms
, DC
11.2019 - 01.2022
  • Maintained a robust schedule for the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Deputy (SAA/DSAA). Accepting meeting/event invitations, speaking engagement and large scale events on leadership's behalf.
  • Prepared briefing books for the SAA/DSAA and scheduled classified briefings in the
    Senate SCIF.
  • Maintained relations with affiliate, law enforcement agencies to prepare correspondence for the USCP Board.
  • Managed scheduling for the Capitol's largest event room, the Mansfield Room,working closely with the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders staff to ensure swift planning, set up and break down of events.
  • Revamped the SAA's Leave and Late Night Program, providing Duty SAA and Duty Administrative coverage of the Senate during extended sessions.
    Expanded the program by onboarding 10 Duty Admins.
  • Supported the SAA Protocol Office during VIP visits to ensure the SAA/DSAA executed duties.
  • Obtained certification to become the Office Emergency Coordinator, ensuring all Executive Office staff are accounted for during emergencies, with capability to
    perform CPR (obtained CPR Certification as well).
  • In coordination with the Police Operations division, coordinated access requests to the Capitol, clearing guest for parking and VIP's for plaza access.
  • Answered incoming calls for the general SAA office and leadership.

Senior Membership and Operations Associate

SmithBucklin
Washington, DC
03.2018 - 11.2019
  • Associate for Smithbucklin client organization, Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).
  • Staff liaison to the ICE Board of Directors and Executive Committees, working primarily
    with ICE Executive Director to create meeting agendas, record meeting minutes, and coordinate board members travel.
    •POC for membership inquiries and renewals. Increased ICE Membership through
    enhanced marketing campaigns.
    •Converted all external communications to Marketing Automation Platform, MailChimp.
    •Onboarded/trained new Communications Associates to utilize the platform and oversaw social media platform marketing materials.
    •Hosted webinars for members pertaining to continuing education, succession
    planning and various topics.
    • Planned ICE's Annual Meeting in collaboration with our Events division. Scouted and selected guest speakers for the event.

Political Organizer

SEIU
Washington, DC
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
  • Managed the ins and outs of highly productive GOTV campaigns in Virginia for two state level and one federal level candidate.
  • Coordinated logistics and operations of a national union conference of directors; social media for a federal-level accountability rally; and face-to-face direct actions on issue-based campaigns.


Legislative Intern

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer
Washington, DC
11.2015 - 02.2016

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Management

University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - History and Government

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
12.2017

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Administrative Policies
  • Customer Service
  • Program Planning and Development
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Media & Corporate Communications

Timeline

Executive Assistant to the SVP

CNN
02.2022 - Current

Executive Assistant

United States Senate Sergeant At Arms
11.2019 - 01.2022

Senior Membership and Operations Associate

SmithBucklin
03.2018 - 11.2019

Political Organizer

SEIU
09.2016 - 01.2018

Legislative Intern

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer
11.2015 - 02.2016

Master of Science - Organizational Management

University of Maryland - University College

Bachelor of Science - History and Government

Bowie State University

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