Michelle Grasso

Experience

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  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.

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  Office of Senator Paul Coverdell

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2000

  Staff Assistant

  Assisted in the mail room and sorting incoming emails.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  IMedia Communications

  Feb 2009 - Dec 2010

  Owner/President

  A public relations and media relations consulting/contracting company.

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  Cafe 1040

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Director of Communications

  A non-denominational Christian mobilization ministry.

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  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
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  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.