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DATE: 5-3-93
TO: MAGGie WilliAms
FROM:
DAVID WATKINS
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MEMORANDUM FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
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SUBJECT:
ASSISTANT USHER FOR ACTIVITIES, CHRISTOPHER EMERY
Before coming to the Executive Residence in 1987, Christopher
Emery's training and experience were in computer programming.
His job immediately prior to working at the Residence was working
for the Information Resources Management Division (IRMD) of the
White House Office of Administration. There, he worked on office
automation as, according to Chris, one of the only people with a
computer programming background (the others had backgrounds in
computer support). His first task with IRMD was to automate the
Executive Clerk's Office which he did by creating the first local
area network (LAN) in the White House. Subsequently, he created
the computer automation system for the Residence's Storekeepers.
It was while working on this project that he learned of the
vacancy in the Usher's Office due to the retirement of Usher
Nelson Pierce. He was selected to replace Mr. Pierce.
Currently, Chris Emery spends roughly 50% of his time on office
automation. He does almost all of the programming and much of
the repair of the hardware himself. He is assisted by White
House electrician Richard Carpenter who helps Chris set up the
terminals and lay the cable (they laid the White House cable
running from the third floor through the East Wing). He does not
enlist the aid of IRMD other than to ask their Client Services
division to fix what he is unable to fix himself.
For the future, Chris Emery has already obtained a Congressional
grant to update the Storeroom's computers and to put them on the
Residence's network (this was the system he originally set up
back in 1987). In addition, he plans to put the Curators on the
Residence's network to facilitate communication with other
Residence staff. He also intends to computerize the Maitre d's
functions. Currently, all timekeeping for extra butlers and
other staff hired for events is kept by hand. This new program
would automate these functions.
THE WHITE HOUSE
From:
Bob Nash
Director, Office of Presidential
Date: 2/21
Personnel
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 18, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO:
GARY WALTERS, CHIEF USHER
FROM:
Bob J. Nash, Assistant to the President
Powin
And Director of Presidential Personnel
SUBJECT: Administrative Assistant, Chief Usher's Office
Maggie Williams sent me the attached job description regarding an administrative assistant
in the Chief Usher's Office.
Ron K. Saleh worked here at the White House and then he went to work for the Inaugural
Committee. I recommend that you consider Ron as an Administrative Assistant in your office.
Please let me know if I can answer any questions. My number is x67130.
Attachment: Job Description
cc:
John Podesta
Patsy Thomasson
RONALD KIMANI SALEH
3401 38ᵀᴴ Street, N.W., Suite 126
Washington, D.C. 20016
Phone: 202.363.0252 Fax 202.966.6204
e-mail: [email protected]
STRENGTHS
Manage complex tasks.
Solve problems creatively and rapidly.
Work well under pressure.
Find common ground under diversity of thought.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writting.
EMPLOYMENT
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE. Washington, D.C.
December 1996 to
Assistant to the Director of Opening Day Operations
Present
Conduct research and execute various tasks for Opening Day
activities, concentrating on the Dr. King celebration.
Coordinate and maintain a daily schedule for the Director.
CLINTON/GORE '96, Washington, D.C.
July 1996 to
Assistant to the Deputy Campaign Manager & Chief Operating Officer
December 1996
Responsible for equipment and supply procurement. Selected personnel and
performed a variety of budgetary and administrative duties. Highlights:
Responsible for administration and organizational issues, including the
Democratic National Convention, presidential debates, and close-out of
national campaign offices. Served as liaison to the personal office of the
President at the White House.
THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington, D.C.
April 1993 to
Assistant to the Director of White House Operations
July 1996
Managed daily conference scheduling for the President of the United States,
Vice President, and executive staff. Specialized in development of effective
and efficient environmentally sound work areas. Composed personal
correspondence on behalf of the President and First Lady. Assisted with the
coordination of office layout and design for senior staff offices. Managed
interns.
THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington, DC
January 1993 to
Assistant to the Director of Personal Correspondence
April 1993
Handled confidential duties involving the President and First Lady.
On twenty-four hour call for the President and First Lady. Served as support
staff for the Director and the First Family. Provided assistance to the
Executive Residence. Composed personal correspondence on behalf of the
President and First Lady to special house guests and close friends. Duties
also included sending follow-up information to VIPs regarding special events
in Washington.
EDUCATION
WEBBER COLLEGE, Lake Wales, Florida
Major: Business Administration
Fluent in French & conversational Arabic
Software applications: Lotus, Windows 95, Lotus Notes, Oasis, and Quicken
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CHIEF USHER'S OFFICE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GENERAL:
The Chief Usher is responsible to the President and First Lady for the administration and
operation of the Executive Residence at the White House as: 1) the home of the President and his
family; 2) a historic museum open to the public; and 3) the site of Official and Ceremonial events
of the Presidency. The staff supervised by the Chief Usher is made up of eighty-nine (89)
employees of the Executive Residence at the White House, an agency of the Federal Government.
The Office of the Chief Usher is the administrative arm of the Executive Residence staff
and comprises the Chief Usher, four assistant ushers, administrative officer, accountant, and an
administrative assistant. The Usher's Office is responsible for the day to day operation of the
Executive Residence and the supervision of the staff in carrying out their daily chores and
maintenance activities, as well as, the planning and execution of official and ceremonial events,
including food and beverage preparation and service. The Ushers Office also develops, proposes,
administers, and supervises all construction projects for the Executive Residence and on the
grounds.
As the principal administrator for the Executive Residence the Chief Usher has additional
duties associated with the development and presentation of the budget for the operation and
maintenance of the Executive Residence and the liaison with other agencies of the federal
government and many private entities. He also coordinates administrative and financial support
provided by the National Park Service. Therefore, the administrative assistant is a key position in
providing assistance to the Chief Usher in performing these varied tasks.
Normal work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Salary range:
$25,000 - $35,000 (GS-7/11 equivalent) commensurate with experience
Administrative Assistant is responsible to the Chief Usher for:
general day to day operation of the Usher's Office to include answering multiple
telephone lines, operating a work station computer on an in-house LAN to perform
informative tasks and execute correspondence, and maintains intra-office communications
all office correspondence to include letters, requests for appointments and work orders,
billing documents, personnel actions, and menu documentation
coordination of the support efforts provided by the National Park Service, to include all
personnel actions, budgetary procedures, and major maintenance/ work projects
coordination of travel arrangements for staff
implementation, maintenance, and order of the Usher's Office filing system
typing of weekly menus for the First Family from chefs handwritten material, in addition to
typing all menus for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and receptions
maintaining personnel files of Executive Residence employees to include a data base on
the staff
reviewing personnel security forms for completeness and accuracy and forwarding to the
appropriate office
Must be able to:
remain silent about activities that take place in the Executive Residence - this staff has as a
primary responsibility to maintain the privacy of the First Family
be discreet and understand confidentially issues
present a neat and professional appearance at all times
Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and government officials
work under pressure in a fast paced office with multiple desks in close proximity to one
another - additional activity, especially during official events, frequently takes place in the
same small space disrupting normal office operation
handle an extremely high volume of telephone calls that may disrupt the normal routine
and interrupt current activity or tasks
remain familiar with the daily and weekly schedules of the First Family, Official and
Ceremonial events calendar, and tour schedules in order to respond to information
requests and potential scheduling conflicts
greet guests of the First Family, to include foreign dignitaries, and see to their
requirements, which may include carrying luggage and other baggage
act in the absence of the Chief Usher or Assistant Ushers to perform duties as required
undertake any assigned task in a professional manner to insure the completion of the
mission of the Chief Usher's Office
work extended hours as necessary, sometimes without prior notice, including weekends,
holidays and late night hours
take accurate and high quality notes of meetings and transcribe same
Should have a knowledge of:
general secretarial skills with a high proficiency in typing, some shorthand would be
helpful
good command of English, preferably with some editorial experience
computer operations and word processing software especially WordPerfect
personnel actions
budgetary procedures
food and beverage operations and terminology
"people" skills, both telephone and direct contact
history, museum activities, fine and decorative arts
RONALD KIMANI SALEH
3401 38ᵀᴴ Street, N.W., Suite 126
Washington, D.C. 20016
Phone: 202.363.0252 Fax 202.966.6204
e-mail: [email protected]
STRENGTHS
Manage complex tasks.
Solve problems creatively and rapidly.
Work well under pressure.
Find common ground under diversity of thought.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writting.
EMPLOYMENT
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE, Washington, D.C.
December 1996 to
Assistant to the Director of Opening Day Operations
Present
Conduct research and execute various tasks for Opening Day
activities, concentrating on the Dr. King celebration.
Coordinate and maintain a daily schedule for the Director.
CLINTON/GORE '96, Washington, D.C.
July 1996 to
Assistant to the Deputy Campaign Manager & Chief Operating Officer
December 1996
Responsible for equipment and supply procurement. Selected personnel and
performed a variety of budgetary and administrative duties. Highlights:
Responsible for administration and organizational issues, including the
Democratic National Convention, presidential debates, and close-out of
national campaign offices. Served as liaison to the personal office of the
President at the White House.
THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington, D.C.
April 1993 to
Assistant to the Director of White House Operations
July 1996
Managed daily conference scheduling for the President of the United States,
Vice President, and executive staff. Specialized in development of effective
and efficient environmentally sound work areas. Composed personal
correspondence on behalf of the President and First Lady. Assisted with the
coordination of office layout and design for senior staff offices. Managed
interns.
THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington, DC
January 1993 to
Assistant to the Director of Personal Correspondence
April 1993
Handled confidential duties involving the President and First Lady.
On twenty-four hour call for the President and First Lady. Served as support
staff for the Director and the First Family. Provided assistance to the
Executive Residence. Composed personal correspondence on behalf of the
President and First Lady to special house guests and close friends. Duties
also included sending follow-up information to VIPs regarding special events
in Washington.
EDUCATION
WEBBER COLLEGE, Lake Wales, Florida
Major: Business Administration
Fluent in French & conversational Arabic
Software applications: Lotus, Windows 95, Lotus Notes, Oasis, and Quicken
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CHIEF USHER'S OFFICE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GENERAL:
The Chief Usher is responsible to the President and First Lady for the administration and
operation of the Executive Residence at the White House as: 1) the home of the President and his
family; 2) a historic museum open to the public; and 3) the site of Official and Ceremonial events
of the Presidency. The staff supervised by the Chief Usher is made up of eighty-nine (89)
employees of the Executive Residence at the White House, an agency of the Federal Government.
The Office of the Chief Usher is the administrative arm of the Executive Residence staff
and comprises the Chief Usher, four assistant ushers, administrative officer, accountant, and an
administrative assistant. The Usher's Office is responsible for the day to day operation of the
Executive Residence and the supervision of the staff in carrying out their daily chores and
maintenance activities, as well as, the planning and execution of official and ceremonial events,
including food and beverage preparation and service. The Ushers Office also develops, proposes,
administers, and supervises all construction projects for the Executive Residence and on the
grounds.
As the principal administrator for the Executive Residence the Chief Usher has additional
duties associated with the development and presentation of the budget for the operation and
maintenance of the Executive Residence and the liaison with other agencies of the federal
government and many private entities. He also coordinates administrative and financial support
provided by the National Park Service. Therefore, the administrative assistant is a key position in
providing assistance to the Chief Usher in performing these varied tasks.
Normal work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Salary range:
$25,000 - $35,000 (GS-7/11 equivalent) commensurate with experience
Administrative Assistant is responsible to the Chief Usher for:
general day to day operation of the Usher's Office to include answering multiple
telephone lines, operating a work station computer on an in-house LAN to perform
informative tasks and execute correspondence, and maintains intra-office communications
all office correspondence to include letters, requests for appointments and work orders,
billing documents, personnel actions, and menu documentation
coordination of the support efforts provided by the National Park Service, to include all
personnel actions, budgetary procedures, and major maintenance/ work projects
coordination of travel arrangements for staff
implementation, maintenance, and order of the Usher's Office filing system
typing of weekly menus for the First Family from chefs handwritten material, in addition to
typing all menus for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and receptions
maintaining personnel files of Executive Residence employees to include a data base on
the staff
reviewing personnel security forms for completeness and accuracy and forwarding to the
appropriate office
Must be able to:
remain silent about activities that take place in the Executive Residence - this staff has as a
primary responsibility to maintain the privacy of the First Family
be discreet and understand confidentially issues
present a neat and professional appearance at all times
Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and government officials
work under pressure in a fast paced office with multiple desks in close proximity to one
another - additional activity, especially during official events, frequently takes place in the
same small space disrupting normal office operation
handle an extremely high volume of telephone calls that may disrupt the normal routine
and interrupt current activity or tasks
remain familiar with the daily and weekly schedules of the First Family, Official and
Ceremonial events calendar, and tour schedules in order to respond to information
requests and potential scheduling conflicts
greet guests of the First Family, to include foreign dignitaries, and see to their
requirements, which may include carrying luggage and other baggage
act in the absence of the Chief Usher or Assistant Ushers to perform duties as required
undertake any assigned task in a professional manner to insure the completion of the
mission of the Chief Usher's Office
work extended hours as necessary, sometimes without prior notice, including weekends,
holidays and late night hours
take accurate and high quality notes of meetings and transcribe same
Should have a knowledge of:
general secretarial skills with a high proficiency in typing, some shorthand would be
helpful
good command of English, preferably with some editorial experience
computer operations and word processing software especially WordPerfect
personnel actions
budgetary procedures
food and beverage operations and terminology
"people" skills, both telephone and direct contact
history, museum activities, fine and decorative arts