Kellye S. Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Other positions held: Assistant Production Manager, Assistant Tour ManagerSupport the scheduling, planning, advance, delivery, and execution of a multi-Grammy winning artist’s nationwide touring schedule and acts as a point of contact for promoters, venues, management, and production teams from initial advance through completion of show.Arrange air and other means of travel, coordinates hotel room blocks for traveling party as part of tour routing planning.Work closely with production managers, tour managers, artist managementteams, and local technical representatives to put on a world class live musicevent.Provide efficient, consistent, and constant communications with promoters,venue representatives, and other members of the touring crew to ensure needsare answered in a timely and professional manner.Represent the artist during the facilitation of VIP events, where applicableWork as a teleprompter operator in support of Brandi's headline set and coordinate with any special guests that may sit in on their teleprompter needs.Assisted in the planning and execution of one of the biggest surprises in music; the return of Joni Mitchell to Newport Folk Festival for the first time since 1969. This was revealed during the 2022 Festival closing night set now know simply as "The Joni Jam"

As a White House Advance Associate, I work with various government agencies to coordinate travel and logistics for the President, his staff, and the press corps both domestically and internationally.I've worked on CONUS and OCUNUS trips to support the arrival of the President in support of the administration's message.Primarily been assigned as a Press Assistant or Press Lead, advocating for our traveling press corps needs as it pertains to positioning and logistics for meetings, dinners, briefings and other appearances involving the President.

The Looking Out Foundation is an organization dedicated to helping grassroots organizations succeed. Often overlooked in favor of large global charities, grassroots organizations are the backbone of the non-profit industry. The Looking Out Foundation was started by multi-Grammy winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile in 2008 and has been a powerful force for the most vulnerable among us- children. As volunteer coordinator, I recruit and train volunteers for event staffing in support of the charity's fundraising and campaign drives. Manage a database of volunteer information and match volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills.

Support the scheduling, planning, advance, delivery, and execution of a Country Music supergroup's touring schedule and acts as a point of contact for promoters, venues, management, and production teams from initial advance through completion of show.Worked with the Newport Folk Festival as a special liaison on behalf of The Highwomen to coordinate the "She's an Eagle" set which was a superset of over a dozen high profile artists performing together. This superset resulted in one of the biggest surprise appearances of the festival: the return of Dolly Parton to the Newport stage.

Conducted full field character investigations, which provide comprehensive coverage of basis suitability, loyalty and security on behalf of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. These investigations are increasingly tailored to cover specific information needed by the employing agency to make enlightened selection decisions about which applicants are best fitted for particular positions. Conducted suitability and limited suitability investigations initiated to resolve question of employment eligibility developed by National Agency Checks and Inquiries or arising from employment application.Conducted special interviews designed to afford the subject of a suitability investigation full opportunity to explain or comment on derogatory or discrepant information. Skill, tact and discretion are necessary while obtaining information needed to facilitate evaluation of the case and protecting the identity of sources who have furnished information to other investigators.Conducted comprehensive interviews with employers, associates, references and other knowledgeable individuals and reviews appropriate records to obtain the facts needed to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability or qualifications of the subject under investigation.Documented all information received and submit a detailed report of investigation within a strict timeline.Favorably adjudicated to a Top Secret Clearance

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Managed an FAA Contract air traffic control facility.Supervised a team of 5 full level controllers and ensured training was achieved in accordance with Federal Regulations.Led facility response to in-flight emergencies and coordinated with first responders for Search and Rescue as needed.Conducted payroll activities and oversaw equipment and facilities valued at over $1.5 million dollars.Met with Local, State, and Federal authorities on runway and airport safety.Conducted monthly briefings with staff and airport community.

Greater Chicago Area

Monitored the nation's airspace for weather/airline related air-travel delays.Using a web-based IVR tool, connected with travelers to advise of commercial air traffic delays.Personally oversaw travel of our CEO, CFO and VP's, as well as other senior executives of Fortune 500 companies.Worked closely with travel agents within a Customer Care Call Center to ensure travelers in need of rebooking were accommodated quickly and satisfactorily.Gave local and national media interviews during high traffic volume seasons to advise viewers of impacts likely to be felt at airports nationwide.Provided tours of the Call Center to potential clients, as well as, media and airline representatives.Recruited and trained 3 military veterans to achievement of certified aviation analyst title.Used MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other internal software to perform duties.Worked closely with in-house media to manage a travel blog.Briefed Vice President and President of company on a weekly basis on nnovations within the aviation department.

Dothan, Alabama Area

Provided for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic within Bloomington Monroe County Class Delta airspace.Conducted IFR and VFR operations involving rotary and fixed-wing aircraft to intersecting runways.Coordinated with overlying approach control for IFR arrivals/departures.Implemented Search and Rescue operations on overdue aircraft.Assumed supervisory role as needed.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Delta Alpha Pi, Golden Key Membership, Kansas State Theatre

Associate Of Science - As, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General