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Slade Burgess

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dedicated and strategic Chief of Staff with a robust background in operational planning, strategic execution, and leadership support. Passionate about mental health advocacy with a proven track record of enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Eager to contribute to TRAILS’ mission by driving strategic initiatives, optimizing CEO productivity, and fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief of Staff to CMO

Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
03.2023 - Current
  • Directed end-to-end planning and execution of key Marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced executive leadership efficiency by streamlining critical meetings and strategic communications, which optimized decision-making processes.
  • Acted as the Marketing representative in the 2024 enterprise operational planning, shaping KPIs and tactics for the marketing department aligned with enterprise-wide goals and strategies.
  • Provided multifaceted support to the CMO, facilitating strategic initiatives and improving executive output and engagement through targeted communications and materials preparation.

Chief of Staff, Merchandising (Interim)

Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Spearheaded the rollout of a new product planning strategy, implementing change management principles that led to improved adoption rates and stakeholder engagement.

Sr. Strategy Assoc.

Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Project managed the launch of two Nordstrom Local locations, from building the business case to overseeing strategic planning and operational setup, successfully delivering both stores under budget.
  • Provided strategic representation for multiple key and high-profile business priorities, facilitating strategic leadership to drive desired outcomes.

Manager, Administrative Support

Nordstrom
Seattle
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed a team of 7, leading initiatives for significant business process improvements that resulted in a 35% reduction in administrative costs.

Project and Film Permit Specialist

City of Seattle, Office of Economic Development
Seattle, WA
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Served as the Mayor’s office liaison, co-developing a city-wide creative economy study and managing key transition materials for incoming leadership.
  • Successfully managed a 24% increase in permits from the City's busiest year-to-date by finding creative solutions to let film makers fulfill their artistic-vision while also navigating the permissions of intergovernmental and departmental stakeholders

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Arts Leadership - Nonprofit Management

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
06-2015

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Change Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Boards and Volunteer Work

  • Seattle Queer Film Festival | Board of Directors (Executive Committee), 2016-2017
  • The Crisis Line | Phone Worker, 2017
  • 4Culture | Communications Consultant (Arts and Social Change Symposium), 2016

Timeline

Chief of Staff to CMO

Nordstrom
03.2023 - Current

Chief of Staff, Merchandising (Interim)

Nordstrom
09.2022 - 03.2023

Sr. Strategy Assoc.

Nordstrom
01.2020 - 09.2022

Manager, Administrative Support

Nordstrom
06.2018 - 01.2020

Project and Film Permit Specialist

City of Seattle, Office of Economic Development
03.2016 - 06.2018

Master of Fine Arts - Arts Leadership - Nonprofit Management

Seattle University

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