MELLONIE SAUNDERS

Alexandria, Virginia *****

703-***-**** / adlf04@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/mellsaunders57911

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Arlington, VA March 2016 -April 2019

Executive Assistant to Sr. Vice President of Communications, Director of Public Relations & Media, Sr. Director of Digital Strategy, and Director of Member Comms and Marketing. Provided executive-level support and handled confidential information and correspondence for the SVP of Communications. Managed the calendars, travel, agendas and expenses for senior staff members in department. Anticipated and resolved scheduling conflicts. Scheduled and attended SVP department Director meetings. Prepared meetings and conference calls, secured facility/location, ordered meals, processed documents and distributed as necessary. Managed Member Speaker/Training Outreach project, including logistics and scheduling of speakers. Processed expenses in Oracle, coded invoices using several office processes. Contributed to cost center budget processing and board meeting preparation. Supported department of (35).

MICROSTRATEGY, INC. McLean, VA

Executive Assistant to the President & Chief Legal Officer - contractor May 2014 – Sept. 2014

Gatekeeper for President’s office. Scheduling management, meeting and travel planning, expense reimbursement, document drafting, call screening, interview coordination, submitted purchase orders.

AARP - DIGITAL ADVERTISING SALES, Washington, DC October 2009 – July 2013 Senior Business Development Analyst

Provided direct and highly operational, technical and project management support for the Digital Advertising Sales team, including SVP of Media Sales. Coordinated, monitored and tracked a variety of projects and processes to ensure timely and accurate completion. Attended department meetings and submitted budget reports. Created correspondence, documents and responses to internal requests for advertising content partnerships. Managed VP calendar with frequent changes, T&E, travel, contracts management and procurement for the media sales team. Created PowerPoint presentations and Excel budget spreadsheets for sales team. Supported management in development of high value partnerships by conducting research, analysis and supporting all interactions with partners and senior leadership internally and externally. Direct revenue contribution: Assisted VP in development of the Drive to End Hunger Campaign platform /AARP sponsorship of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver #24.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS– (NBA Pro Basketball Team formerly Charlotte Bobcats) Charlotte, NC

Senior Manager, Basketball Operations August 2007 – May 2009

Assistant to Co-Owner/ Managing Member Michael Jordan and team General Manager.

Managed Basketball Operations administrative staff (3).

Managed all Basketball Operations Planning and Logistics for NBA/Charlotte Draft, All-Star, Pre-Draft camp,

and Bobcats Training Camps.

Primary liaison between NBA, NBCA, NBPA and Charlotte Bobcats Basketball Operations division.

Bobcats Players – Coordinated player appearances and player community events for all Charlotte Bobcats

players during the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 NBA season per the CBA.

Managed Bobcats/ Player Development programs, workshops, seminars, including Rookie Transition.

Worked all home games – Managed entrance and Family Lounge for family members and friends of Players.

Managed catering food/beverage Budget for Family Lounge, Coaches and Players for all home games.

Managed Michael Jordan’s hospitality suite at Time Warner Cable arena, season tickets and food/beverage.

Managed MO and GM travel, expenses, calendar, calls, correspondence, appearances and fan mail.

Attended monthly Basketball Operations Dept Budget meetings, managed department expense account.

Assisted Legal counsel and GM with all player trades – travel, accommodations and player /family transition

to Charlotte.

CNN Washington Bureau (a Warner Media company) Washington, DC May 1995 – March 2007

Executive Assistant for Exec. VP/DC Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief

Executive Assistant for executive office of Washington DC news bureau -supported (4) EVP/Bureau Chiefs during tenure.

Managed all correspondence: personnel contracts, spreadsheets, confidential files, expense reports,

special events activities and department budget.

Time management and heavy calendaring -scheduled interviews, meetings and travel arrangements.

Interacted daily with all Anchors, Correspondents, Producers, Managers and directors in HR, PR, Finance, Operations and Show units to coordinate meetings and trouble-shoot. Arranged conference calls and catering.

Researched internet for print stories, editorials, and publications.

Served as network liaison to agencies and embassies in DC processing passports/visas and credentials.

Coordinated editorial seminars for staff. Arranged and conducted tours for high-level VIP guests.

Assisted with network media pool duties as necessary. Worked the News desk during major breaking stories.

Special Events projects: worked with PR on Radio/TV Correspondents & White House correspondents’ dinners

Handled many congressional VIPs, coordinated all table seating and escorted guests.

Production Assistant for CNN America Votes 2004 Republican and Democratic Conventions and Election Night

coverage – New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.

Assisted newsroom as Associate Field Producer on FEMA story for CNN Millennium coverage 2000.

Available 24/7 during breaking news.

ESPN INTERNATIONAL (ABC/Disney, Inc.) New York, NY July 1994 – December 1994

Executive Assistant to EVP/General Manager & Sr VP – ESPN International

Managed day-to-day admin operations for International department in fast-growing cable television sports network.

Processed all international correspondence. Provided liaison and administrative support for offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. Coordinated strategic planning meetings outside New York City and all overseas travel and trade shows, processed detailed expense reports including international conversion, maintained appointment calendar and international travel schedule.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION New York, NY September 1993 – July 1994

Administrative Assistant to Sr Vice President & Head Legal Counsel, Player Relations & Administration - Intellectual Property

Liaison between Legal Counsel and Player Agents; handled day-to-day contract negotiations and meeting arrangements with agents throughout the US and internationally. Coordinated TV commercial shoots, player appearances and community relations activities. Processed contracts, proposals and agreements. Created spreadsheets for player services on Excel and Powerpoint. Developed familiarity with players, program operations, research and legal contracts. Composed and processed letter correspondence and follow-up. Maintained heavy phone contact and flow of communication with NBA legal team.

NuMEDIA CORPORATION Alexandria, Virginia December 1991 – June 1993

Executive Assistant for Chairman & Chief Operating Officer

EA for Chairman of software development company that developed, owned and licensed a multimedia broadcast system for cable television, corporate communications, desktop news, training and marketing. Prepared client proposals, correspondence, contracts and personnel information. Processed financial reports, sales, budget spreadsheets, and monthly statements utilizing excel. Arranged meetings, scheduled appointments, travel and reservations. Dictation for Chairman conferences and staff meetings. Served as corporate secretary.

EDUCATION:

A.A. – Telecommunications, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma (90 semester hours media and communication)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Microsoft Office, Windows 10 Pro, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe professional, Office Suite, Visio, CONCUR, Chrome River, ORACLE expense and travel. Webex, Zoom, Skype, MS Teams and AVSTAR I-News. Sharepoint, Kronos, Workday and basic Peoplesoft. Familiar with Salesforce, Google Analytics, G-Suite, NetForum. Typing: 110 wpm

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Strategic thinker, problem solver, with strong interpersonal skills. Recognized for outstanding ability to communicate verbally and in writing, corporate savvy, approachability, integrity and trust.

VOLUNTEER WORK & AWARDS:

AARP - Create the Good

United Way Campaign Team Captain, New York City chapter

Peabody Award – CNN coverage of Hurricane Katrina 2005

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