Michelle Antonie, CBAP, NCCP, BA

Michelle Antonie has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Michelle started their career as an Executive Assistant at a confidential company where they managed various administrative tasks, maintained corporate calendars, handled correspondence, and organized meetings and travel arrangements. Michelle also managed material procurement and allocation, and supervised staff.

Michelle then transitioned to working as a Paralegal at Tomblin, Farmer & Morris, PLLC, where they conducted legal research, drafted legal documents, filed court documents, and handled correspondence. Michelle also made court appearances during trials and managed the firm's docket scheduling.

Following their legal role, Michelle owned and managed Premier Events, an event planning company, for nearly a decade. Michelle planned and executed a wide range of corporate and social events, collaborating with vendors, creating and managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and coordinating event details. Michelle also designed menus, layouts, and signage for events.

Michelle later joined Tryon Resort | Tryon International Equestrian Center, where they served as a Special Event Coordinating Manager and a Graphic Design Assistant. In their event coordinating role, they managed a team, coordinated various events, trained staff, and performed negotiations. As a graphic design assistant, they assisted with the design and layout of print materials for events.

Michelle also worked as a Photographer and Writer for Rutherford Woman Magazine, and as a Project Manager at Lipscomb Signs, Inc.

Michelle's most recent role was as a Business & Data Analyst/Engineer for Direct Line Global, where they collected and interpreted data, conducted statistical analyses, built data collection files, and oversaw payroll and reporting processes.

Throughout their career, Michelle has demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and coordinate complex projects.

Michelle Antonie's education history includes a range of academic achievements and professional certifications. Michelle completed a program in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School Online in 2021. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, and Accounting from Limestone University, graduating in 2002. Before enrolling at Limestone University, Michelle attended Isothermal Community College in 1999-2000 for General Studies.

Michelle also holds an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, which they obtained from Western Piedmont Community College in 2004. In terms of certifications, they earned the Certified Business Analyst Professional designation from Harvard Business School Online in December 2021. Additionally, they hold certifications in People Analytics from LinkedIn (obtained in August 2020) and various LinkedIn certifications such as "Advocating for Change in Your Organization," "Be the Manager Who Fights for Their Team," "Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement," and "Leading and Working in Teams," all obtained in June 2023. Finally, Michelle is a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal, although the exact date of certification is not provided.