Michelle Grasso

Michelle Grasso

Assistant Press Secretary

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Family focused, luxury vacation memory maker! ✨ Adoption & Foster Care Advocate

  • Education

    • HVJ High School

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    • HVJ High School

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    • The George Washington University

      1994 - 1996
      International Politics
    • Mercer University

      1996 - 1998
    • The George Washington University

      1994 - 1996
    • Mercer University

      1996 - 1998
      B.A. Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Delta, student government

  • Experience

    • Office of US Senator Jim Inhofe

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      Assistant Press Secretary

      Assisted the Press Secretary with handling media inquiries, drafting news releases and opinion editorials, collected daily press coverage for Senator's review. Built and maintained relationships with Oklahoma media.

    • Office of Senator Paul Coverdell

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2000
      Staff Assistant

      Assisted in the mail room and sorting incoming emails.

    • U.S. Representative Saxby Chambliss

      May 2001 - May 2002
      Press Secretary

      Manage daily media/communications for US House office and Representatives role with the US House Working on Terrorism. Spokesperson for US House office. Write all news releases, opinion editorials, radio and video addresses. Set up all news conferences. Pitch relevant news stories to national and Georgia media. Travel with Representative to media interviews and events.

    • Chambliss for Senate, INC

      May 2002 - Nov 2002
      Communications Director

      Draft and implement communications strategy for US Senate Campaign. Manage daily media/communications operations including staff and interns. Work strategically with consultants and key staff on overall campaign direction.

    • U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss

      Dec 2002 - Jul 2003
      Press Secretary

      Promote Senator's work with national and Georgia media. Schedule media interviews, build social media outreach, write news releases and opinion editorials, write video and radio address scripts for recording, set up news conferences, official spokesperson for Senate office, travel with Senator to media interviews and events. Develop strategic plan for media coverage and exposure.

    • AT&T

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
      Director of Regional Media Relations

      Develop relationships with key regional media and pitch interesting and important technology stories. Promote key sales and rollout of AT&T products. Handle on media initiatives of key public policy initiatives in region.

    • Georgia House of Representatives

      Dec 2006 - Apr 2008
      Director of House Media Relations

      Directed all media efforts for all members of the Georgia House of Representatives including writing weekly columns, speeches, and news releases; organizing press conferences; scripting video and radio addresses; scheduling radio and television interviews and preparing members for interviews; organizing social media efforts for members; writing legislative session summary and creating legislative wrap-up newsletters; keeping key media informed on important legislation.

    • Chambliss for Senate

      Apr 2008 - Dec 2008
      Communications Director

      Developed and implemented strategic communications operation for re-election campaign for U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss. Oversaw small press staff, worked closely with consultants and political team to promote re-election of sitting U.S. Senator.

    • IMedia Communications

      Feb 2009 - Dec 2010
      Owner/President

      A public relations and media relations consulting/contracting company.

    • Cafe 1040

      Jan 2011 - May 2013
      Director of Communications

      A non-denominational Christian mobilization ministry.

    • Glass Slipper Concierge®

      May 2022 - now

      Gold Key Advisors have demonstrated a notable achievement at Glass Slipper Concierge. Having attained a high level of performance, customer service, experience, and knowledge in the industry, they have obtained the designation of Gold Key Advisor.All Gold Key Advisors utilize either AXUS Travel App or Travefy Travel App, cutting-edge mobile platforms that organize your travel details and communicate updates and changes in real-time. From air to hotel to dining reservations and more, your entire itinerary is at your fingertips as you travel. With AXUS and Travefy, our Gold Key Advisors are even more “on-call” during your vacation, providing an even higher level of service for their clients.Because of their standing and high level of expertise, Gold Key Advisor travel advisors charge vacation management fees for their professional travel planning services, much like many other professionals—attorneys, financial advisors, and architects. Average travel agent commissions are nominal, and fees allow travel advisors the freedom to invest extra time and great care in planning for their clients. The fee amount is left to the discretion of the Gold Key Advisor. Show less

      • Gold Key Advisor

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Independent Travel Advisor

        May 2022 - now
    • Coweta County Department of Family & Children Services

      Jun 2022 - now
      Board Member

      Working to help foster families and children in foster care in Coweta County.

  • Licenses & Certifications