Thursday, July 30, 2009

White House Time Keeper

Ever wonder how White House Events are orchestrated? Meet Brian Mosteller.

Mosteller's unique position is vague/endless: he essentially manages Pres. Obama's schedule around the White House and makes sure events/interviews/press briefings run smoothly.

Just to get an idea of one of his tasks:

'Mosteller’s time to perform is long before the cameras roll, coordinating with various offices at the White House and carefully checking off his list of things to do. “I would want to make sure that, if he’s going to a meeting in the East Room, that his talking points are seated on his chair. … Or when there are guests coming, the vice president or perhaps a member of Congress, I work with the mess to coordinate their orders and the little place cards on the table,” Mosteller said.'
How did he get the job? Mollester had an interesting resume built up leading to his current gig:
  • Interned with the 1998 Clinton Administration at the White House
  • Later designated as an Advanced Staffer for both Clintons
  • Ran the Utah Olympic Park during the Salt Lake Olympics
  • Logistical Planner for Olympic games in Italy and Greece
  • Heavily involved in coordinating the Beijing Olympics before leaving for the Obama Campaign
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