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Arlene Holtan

Seattle,WA

Summary

Seasoned executive assistant with over a decade of experience partnering with C-suite leaders and leading high-performing admin teams. I thrive on creating structure in fast-paced environments, streamlining operations, and making things happen—smoothly and behind the scenes. Known for building strong relationships, maintaining discretion, and keeping priorities aligned across the board. I’ve consistently helped executives stay focused on what matters most by fine-tuning workflows and delivering results that stick.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead, Executive Administration

Slalom Consulting
03.2019 - Current
  • Lead, Executive Administration: supporting C-suite executive - President of the Americas, Slalom Consulting (Jan 2025-Current), President, Slalom LLC (March 2012-Dec 2024)
  • Calendar Management: Coordinate and manage the executive(s) schedule, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Communication & Confidential Governance: Acted as the executive’s key liaison for both internal and external communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and discretion. Drafted, reviewed, and distributed high-priority correspondence while upholding strict confidentiality and governance standards.
  • Travel Management: Oversee comprehensive travel management including planning and coordinating itineraries, booking accommodation and transportation, and ensuring seamless travel experiences.
  • Event Planning: Plan and coordinate events, both on-site and off-site, including all logistics, catering, communications, guest lists, meeting objectives, etc. (Board-Level)
  • Strategic Planning Support: Assist executive and chief of staff in strategic planning activities, including preparing presentations, conducting research, and analyzing data to support decision-making processes.
  • Administrative Tasks: Handle day-to-day administrative tasks such as expense reports, team member recognition, technology support and personal.

Executive Assistant

Slalom Consulting
03.2012 - 03.2019

Seamlessly supported executive leadership in shaping and driving business strategy

  • Handled complex calendaring, high-level scheduling, and executive travel logistics with precision
  • Coordinated team meetings, offsites, and large-scale conferences from end to end
  • Built trusted relationships across leadership teams and cross-functional partners company-wide
  • Continuously improved systems and processes to optimize executive productivity
  • Reviewed and edited business documents, decks, and communications with a sharp eye for detail
  • Took care of a wide range of administrative support—including scheduling, room bookings, document handling, and project-based tasks
  • Welcomed clients and high-level guests with professionalism and warmth
  • Led employee recognition efforts on behalf of the executive to foster engagement and morale

Operations Project Manager

Slalom Consulting
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Executive Support: Supported President, Director of Human Resources, CFO, Controller and Director of Operations with all administrative needs such as travel, meeting preparation, administrative support, etc.
  • Office Expansion: Supported Director of Operations to manage administration related to all office expansions and relocations from the point of inception through the day of opening.
  • Legal Administration: File all legal documents into storage library as well as entering into ChangePoint and the online legal library as needed.
  • Legal Administration: Audited all client documents on a monthly basis to ensure that we have accurate documents as it relates to our clients.
  • Legal Administration: Supported Director of Operations in scheduling monthly meetings with new hires in order to support the growing needs of legal questions and processes.
  • Expense Reporting: Supported all executives by creating and maintaining their monthly expense reports.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
2010

Skills

  • Strategic coordination of complex executive calendars and global travel logistics
  • Strategic Support for C-Suite Initiatives
  • Confidential Communication & Governance
  • Event & Meeting Planning (Board-Level)
  • Budget Oversight & Vendor Relations
  • Systems: Microsoft 365, Oracle, Egencia, Workday
  • Leadership of Administrative Teams

Timeline

Lead, Executive Administration

Slalom Consulting
03.2019 - Current

Executive Assistant

Slalom Consulting
03.2012 - 03.2019

Operations Project Manager

Slalom Consulting
03.2011 - 03.2012

Associate of Arts -

Bellevue College
Arlene Holtan