Channing B. McBride
Administrative Manager
Transforming Vision into Seamless Operations
Atlanta, GA | channing@theeliteadmin.co | 404-747-3870
Professional Profile
Results-driven administrative professional with 10+ years orchestrating large-scale operations, executive support, and team coordination. Expert in managing complex calendars, coordinating multi-stakeholder meetings, and providing seamless administrative support in high-pressure creative environments.
Successfully planned 14-city domestic tour while pregnant and executed 7,000+ attendee conference in 6 weeks immediately following maternity leave, demonstrating exceptional project management under extraordinary pressure. Proven ability to serve as central point of contact for cross-departmental collaboration while managing competing priorities with precision and professionalism.
Core Competencies Aligned with Trilith LIVE
Calendar & Scheduling Management
- Complex multi-executive calendar coordination across time zones
- Strategic meeting design and priority management
- Proactive conflict resolution and schedule optimization
- Managing competing stakeholder requests simultaneously
Meeting & Event Coordination
- Board meeting planning and execution
- Agenda development and presentation preparation
- Multi-stakeholder coordination and materials management
- Large-scale event logistics (7,000+ attendees)
Travel & Logistics
- Domestic and international travel arrangements
- 14-city tour coordination with complete logistics
- Vendor negotiations and contract management
- Adaptability for last-minute changes
Communication Excellence
- Professional correspondence drafting and editing
- Executive-level reports and presentations
- Memo development and strategic communications
- Confidential information management with discretion
Project & Task Management
- Special project coordination and execution
- Budget management with 100% accuracy ($1M+)
- Timeline development and deadline management
- Process improvement and systematization
Team Support & Collaboration
- Central point of contact for 5+ departments
- Cross-departmental alignment and coordination
- Systems and process implementation
- Team supervision (20+ members managed)
Record & Information Management
- Database management and contact systems
- Filing system organization and maintenance
- Registration system management
- Technological solutions reducing errors by 87%
Technical Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite (Expert level)
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Project management software and CRM platforms
- Event management systems
Professional Experience
Director of Operations
Eden & Autumn Inc
May 2023 - Present | Atlanta, GA
- Orchestrated and directed 14-city domestic tour and 7,000+ attendee conference with complex and comprehensive vendor and team coordination
- Manage operations for two executives simultaneously, handling competing requests while maintaining strategic alignment across all departments
- Serve as liaison between executive leadership and multiple departments, building partnerships for smooth project coordination
- Proactively identify organizational misalignments and improve strategic focus through business context awareness
- Implemented technological solutions reducing administrative errors by 87% and improving response times
Division Director
Transformation Church, Tulsa, OK
June 2022 - November 2022
- Oversaw 5 departments (Creative, Music Production, Communications, Worship) and managed 20+ team members with 7 direct reports
- Coordinated between creative teams, executive leadership, and external partners ensuring vision alignment and seamless execution
- Successfully navigated creative differences and timeline conflicts while maintaining team morale and meeting objectives
- Managed complex relationships with major publishers (Penguin Random House) and media outlets for bestselling book projects
- Made strategic decisions about resource allocation and project prioritization using data analysis and business context
Creative Director to CEO
Transformation Church
March 2021 - November 2022
- Served as strategic partner to Lead Pastor, providing business context awareness and flagging potential misalignments
- Managed all aspects of high-profile events including New York Times bestselling book launches with complete discretion
- Coordinated complex venue operations, technical requirements, and guest experience for live audience productions
- Successfully managed $1M+ budget with 100% accuracy while supporting creative team operations
Executive Assistant to CEO & VP
Eden & Autumn Inc
December 2018 - March 2021 | Atlanta, GA
- Arranged complex domestic and international travel with adaptability for last-minute changes
- Identified inefficiencies in booking processes and implemented technological solutions improving response times
- Handled sensitive contract negotiations, strategic planning initiatives, and personnel decisions with complete discretion
Owner & Consultant
The Elite Admin, LLC
December 2018 - Present | Atlanta, GA
- Provide strategic administrative consultation for multiple business leaders simultaneously, demonstrating expertise in managing diverse, competing priorities
- Design curricula specifically for supporting executives in fast-paced creative environments, demonstrating deep understanding of administrative excellence in dynamic settings
- Mediate between competing stakeholder interests while maintaining professional relationships and organizational harmony
Major Achievements
14-City Domestic Tour
Complete multi-venue direction including contracts, logistics, vendor negotiations, team coordination, and budget oversight across multiple time zones—planned and executed while pregnant.
7,000+ Attendee Conference
Full event execution including registration management, volunteer training, guest experience oversight, and comprehensive complex logistics management—completed in just 6 weeks following maternity leave.
Publisher Event Coordination
Managed high-profile book launch events with Penguin Random House for New York Times bestselling projects with media coordination and complete discretion.
Budget Excellence
Successfully managed $1M+ operational budget at Transformation Church with 100% accuracy while supporting creative team operations.
Process Innovation
Implemented technological solutions reducing administrative errors by 87% and dramatically improving organizational response times.
Team Leadership
Successfully supervised 20+ team members across multiple departments with 7 direct reports, maintaining high morale while navigating complex creative and timeline challenges.
Trilith LIVE Alignment
Event Portfolio Match: Direct experience managing live audience productions, corporate events, religious programming, private book launches, conferences, and tours—every event type Trilith LIVE hosts.
Venue Operations: Multi-venue coordination, technical system management (A/V coordination), safety protocols, and guest experience excellence in creative environments.
Executive-Level Experience: Proven ability managing C-suite relationships, high-profile clients, and sensitive information with complete discretion.
Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to work nights and weekends based on event demand throughout entire career, including managing events while pregnant and immediately post-maternity leave.
Let's Connect
Contact Information
Email: channing@theeliteadmin.co
Phone: 404-747-3870
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: www.theeliteadmin.co