Emily Chen

About Emily Chen

I operate as a strategic partner to senior leadership, working at the intersection of executive decision-making, business operations, and organizational culture. My background spans executive support and regional operations across corporate, Fortune 500–adjacent organizations and fast-growing small businesses scaled into multimillion-dollar operations, where precision, judgment, and foresight are non-negotiable.I work closely with executives to translate priorities into execution by streamlining operations, protecting leadership focus, and driving initiatives that align strategy with outcomes in high-velocity, fast-paced environments. From orchestrating high-impact corporate events for attendees to building education and enablement programs, I ensure complex efforts move forward with clarity, momentum, and accountability.Across B2C and B2B environments, including Compass and Elegant Furniture & Lighting, I’ve led cross-functional initiatives, partnered with Sales and Customer Success teams, and built systems designed to scale with growth. I’m most effective in roles requiring discretion, context, and strong decision support, where trust is earned through consistent execution and measurable results.I believe strong executive partnership is anticipatory, not reactive. My goal is to create the conditions where leaders can make better decisions, faster because the details, risks, and execution paths are already understood, managed, and moving forward.

Experience

1. Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer & Chief Sales Officer

   Stateside Brands

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• Temple University

  Real Estate

  2018 — 2018

• Saint Joseph's University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences (Chemistry), Double Minor in Business Administration and Ethics

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Leadership
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Microsoft Word
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Nonprofits
• Interior Design
• Time Management
• Trade Shows
• Contract Negotiation
• Higher Education
• Social Media Marketing
• Purchasing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Hiring
• Social Networking
• Online Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Recruiting
• Social Media
• Corporate Events
• Research
• Advertising
• Management
• Team Building
• Human Resources
• Business Planning
• Budgets
• Access
• Community Outreach
• Key Account Management