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MICHELLE YATES
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Seasoned Executive Assistant with over 20 years of professional experience assisting C Suite Executives within various business industries including Defense Security, Finance, Telecom, Travel & Tourism, Gaming and Media. 10 years of Human Resources experience in related industries. Notary Public in Florida.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to the President & GM
CAE, Inc
Tampa, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Manage calendars, e-mail correspondence, prepare expense reports, and create PowerPoint presentations. Arrange complex domestic and international travel itineraries for President and Direct Reports. Help coordinate team building events and corporate events and parties. Complete execution/planning of Board of Directors meetings including site locations, hotel and air arrangements, catering, AV, presentation materials, and other needs as directed.
Executive Assistant to the CFO
KnowBe4, Inc
Clearwater, FL
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Answer phones, manage calendars, e-mail correspondence, prepare expense reports, and create PowerPoint presentations. Arrange complex domestic and international travel itineraries. Assist Finance Team with miscellaneous projects as needed. Manage multiple projects for the CFO and his team.
Executive Assistant to the President, CMO and CFO
Fanatics
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Manage calendars, prepare expense reports, and create PowerPoint presentations. Arrange complex domestic and international travel itineraries. Assist Direct Reports to the Executives with miscellaneous projects as needed. Plan and Execute Company Board Meetings.
Executive Assistant to the EVP of Board and External Communications
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Washington, DC
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Manage calendars, prepare expense reports, and create PowerPoint presentations. Arrange complex domestic and international travel itineraries. Plan and implement 6 Annual Board Meetings including logistics, AV needs, catering, travel, and accommodations. Attend industry events with members of Congress and other government offices.
Executive Assistant EVP of Public Policy & Advocacy, the EVP of Communications and Marketing
Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)
Washington, DC
07.2016 - 09.2019
- In charge of company Political Action Committee donations, events, and sponsors for Members of Congress. Assist with the company's annual meeting, 4 quarterly Board Meetings, Hill Meetings, and various other activities as needed. Planning and execution of SIFMA Diversity & Inclusion Conference for over 200 attendees, including creating the agenda, arranging speakers, planning Council Dinner and meeting, and other various needs for a successful conference.
Executive Assistant to CEO, CFO, COO and CIO
Bonotel Exclusive Travel
Las Vegas, NV
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Manage calendars, prepare expense reports, and create PowerPoint presentations. Responsible for planning of 4 Annual Board Meetings—all logistics including travel, hotel accommodations, catering, and meeting materials. Managed all Human Resources functions including onboarding, benefits, payroll, terminations, implementation of employee handbook, and employee file maintenance. Responsible for setting up employee training company wide.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
International Game Technology, IGT
Las Vegas, NV
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Manage calendars, prepare expense reports, and create PowerPoint presentations. Input Purchase Requisition information for payment to Vendors and Customers. Responsible for maintaining Corporate Jet for business travel, coordinating flight schedules and manifests with pilots. Compiled monthly status report for CEO from data submitted from team into presentation format. Assisted CEO with personal finances, pilots, event planning and other various creative projects.
Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President of Acquisition Marketing
DIRECTV, Inc
El Segundo, CA
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Manage calendars, prepare expense reports, and create PowerPoint presentations. Input Purchase Requisition information into SAP for payment to vendors and contractors. Responsible for maintaining Channel Lineup by package offering, updated monthly. Managed Exclusive Mystery Shop program to ensure that our dealers are representing DIRECTV solely. Assisted the entire Acquisition Marketing team (23 employees) with travel arrangements, expense reports, sending materials, running marketing reports, IT and AV needs for meetings. Compiled weekly status report for VP from data submitted from team into Excel spreadsheet.
Human Resources Generalist/ Executive Assistant to the CFO
ZenithOptimedia
New York, NY
11.2005 - 07.2011
- Delivered strategic HR consulting to internal clients with a focus on strategic staff planning and development. Collaborated with VP, Director of Organizational Development to promote, design and deliver ongoing employee development opportunities and training, succession planning and senior-level talent assessment processes. Ensured consistency and accuracy in maintaining all employee files and record keeping process, including knowledge of State and Federal HR Laws, EEOC, LOA, I-9, etc. Consulted on and influenced employee decisions (i.e.: promotion/transfer, increase/bonus, performance management, disciplinary action, etc.). Facilitated complete on-boarding process of newly hired employees including offer letter, on-boarding paperwork, scheduling of required training, and review of benefits and policies. Coordinated the Summer Internship Program and Zenith University training programs for all entry level employees. Strategized with the management team to develop recruitment sourcing tactics and follow through by recruiting qualified candidates based on established business needs and qualifications. Executive Assistant Duties 11/2005-10/2007 (Promoted to HR in 2007) - Executive Assistant Duties included calendar management, domestic and international travel, expense reporting, company events and Board Meeting prep.
Education
Business Administration
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Calendar Management
- Travel Arrangements
- Expense Reporting
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Board Meeting Planning
- Human Resources
- Event Planning
- Project Management
- Notary Public
- Political Action Committees
Certification
- Administrative Professionals Certificate
- Jun 2025
- P.A. Douglas
Interests
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the President & GM
CAE, Inc
11.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant to the CFO
KnowBe4, Inc
05.2022 - 09.2022
Executive Assistant to the President, CMO and CFO
Fanatics
09.2021 - 03.2022
Executive Assistant to the EVP of Board and External Communications
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
09.2019 - 09.2021
Executive Assistant EVP of Public Policy & Advocacy, the EVP of Communications and Marketing
Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)
07.2016 - 09.2019
Executive Assistant to CEO, CFO, COO and CIO
Bonotel Exclusive Travel
04.2015 - 05.2016
Executive Assistant to the CEO
International Game Technology, IGT
09.2013 - 04.2015
Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President of Acquisition Marketing
DIRECTV, Inc
08.2011 - 07.2013
Human Resources Generalist/ Executive Assistant to the CFO
ZenithOptimedia
11.2005 - 07.2011
Business Administration
University of Nevada Las Vegas