Executive Partner, Chief of Staff

Chelcie Small

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I operate as a Chief of Staff–level partner to founders and executives—translating strategy into execution, aligning cross-func- tional teams, and ensuring high-priority initiatives move from intent to outcome. My background spans executive operations, real estate development, communications, and investor-facing work, giving me a systems-level view of how organizations scale operationally, financially, and narratively. Sports Media Inc. Media Relations & PR Associate – Team Lead 2025 - 2026

- Supported development of executive messaging and media positioning materials.

- Coordinated communications across internal teams and external partners.

- Assisted in structuring timelines and deliverables for media initiatives.

- Researched media landscapes and synthesized findings into briefing documents and internal reports.

- Researched journalist beats and media landscapes to build targeted press lists aligned with campaign objectives.

- Drafted and refined outreach emails supporting executive media positioning and coverage opportunities. Irresistible Consulting Group Executive Strategy & Operations Partner 2022 - 2025 Support founders and executives in clarifying strategy, aligning communications, and operationalizing priorities across partnerships, investor conversations, and external positioning.

- Translate founder vision into structured execution across communications, operations, and strategic initiatives

- Develop executive-ready materials for investors, partners, and leadership teams, including pitch decks, messaging frame- works, and narrative positioning

- Coordinate cross-stakeholder initiatives, ensuring alignment between leadership priorities, communications strategy, and operational execution

- Advise founders on messaging clarity, audience positioning, and external perception across media, partnerships, and in- vestor conversations

Studio Wen Brand Strategy & Client Relations Associate 2019 - 2022 Partnered with leadership and creative teams to translate brand vision into clear messaging, client alignment, and multi-channel execution for purpose-driven organizations.

- Translated CEO and creative leadership vision into client-ready messaging, positioning frameworks, and strategic communications

- Managed multi-channel content calendars and coordinated cross-team execution across design, strategy, and client stake holders

- Guided clients through brand narrative development, ensuring alignment between mission, messaging, and audience per- ception

- Served as a primary relationship bridge between leadership, designers, and clients, maintaining clarity, momentum, and trust throughout project delivery

Iconmobile Group Executive Operations Manager 2017 - 2019 Partnered with senior leadership to operationalize strategic priorities, overseeing internal systems, business operations, and culture initiatives during a period of organizational growth.

- Served as a central operator aligning leadership, teams, and vendors to drive execution without operational bottlenecks

- Led cross-functional operations for company expansion, including launch of the Detroit office, onboarding systems, and team enablement

- Directed $200K+ office build-out negotiations and vendor strategy supporting leadership decision-making

- Developed operational policies and procedures improving organizational consistency, compliance, and risk management

- Managed $50K+ monthly operating budgets, providing financial visibility for executive planning

- Oversaw international travel operations for 50+ employees, ensuring compliance, cost control, and continuity Culture, Communications & Executive Partnership

- Designed and executed internal culture initiatives aligned with leadership priorities

- Partnered with executives to produce all-hands, client, and prospect events (50–100 attendees) supporting growth and brand perception

- Streamlined internal communications and workflows to improve clarity, engagement, and execution speed Williams Tax & Financial Group Executive Operations Associate 2017 - 2017

- Modernized legacy office systems and internal policies

- Streamlined workflows by resolving operational bottlenecks

- Designed pitch presentations supporting leadership business development

- Managed front-office operations and high-profile client interactions, including celebrity engagements ONE2ONE Staffing Services Private Household Operations Associate HNW Family 2013 - 2017

- Served as a trusted operational partner within complex, high-discretion environments

- Designed and maintained systems across scheduling, vendor management, travel, and communications

- Supported principals in business and external engagements, ensuring continuity and discretion Panavision Project Analyst – Business & Legal Affairs 2012 - 2013

- Led digitization and systems migration for intellectual property records

- Built documentation workflows supporting legal, marketing, and executive teams

- Managed operational coordination for a cross-department records modernization initiative Living Praise Christian Center Executive Operations Associate – Office of the CFO 2009 - 2011

- Supported CFO in operational execution, reporting coordination, and leadership initiatives

- Managed internal workflows and large-scale event operations tied to organizational priorities

- Assisted with financial reporting, risk documentation, and stakeholder communications Education

Moorpark College — AA, Communication Studies

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University — The Art of Sales

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