Nicole Peterson

About Nicole Peterson

I’m an experienced operational leader passionate about driving innovation, empowering teams, and delivering transformative results. I currently lead a $220 million product engineering organization with 200+ employees across North America, leveraging generative AI and advanced technology to create impactful solutions.With expertise spanning Life Sciences, Media, Non-Profit, and Financial Services, I excel at navigating complex, multi-year programs—most recently increasing staff efficiency by 60% and reducing operational costs. As an SAFe-certified agile leader, I’m dedicated to fostering collaboration and achieving measurable results.Career highlights include designing a process to manage a $2 billion stock compensation budget, launching a national brand that generated $20 million in leads within a month, and optimizing resourcing across disciplines to improve efficiency by 50%.I thrive on building high-performing teams, delivering innovative solutions, and partnering with organizations to achieve lasting success.Email: n••••••••@gmail.com Phone: 20••••••72

Experience

1. Managing Director

   Slalom

   Oct 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   As a Managing Director, I lead a high-performing organization of more than 170 employees across North America and LATAM, overseeing recruiting, hiring, performance management, and operational efficiency. I am directly responsible for generating $20 million in individual sales and driving $220 million in annual revenue.I excel at creating custom solutions to meet prospective customer needs and strategically designing products to maximize ROI and value capture. A key aspect of my role is designing and implementing strategic visions that increase market share and attract top-tier talent, including the use of new technology when building and delivering products. I manage strategic relationships with Fortune 50 clients across industries, ensuring delivery excellence and fostering new business acquisition. Additionally, I build strong partnerships with Alliance Partners, maximizing their sales potential and delivering measurable value to our clients.At my core, I am passionate about creating and nurturing high-performing teams. My leadership style is compelling and dynamic, inspiring collaboration and innovation across every level of the organization. I am dedicated to the development of senior leaders, empowering them to achieve their full potential and drive sustained success.As a leader, I am responsible for utilization, organizational health, employee engagement, strategic communications, and implementing recruiting strategies for a diverse and talented team. My efforts prioritize fostering collaboration and optimizing operational outcomes, ensuring the organization thrives in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Education

• The Evergreen State College

  Bachelor of Arts, Filmmaking and American Literature

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Budgets
• Sales
• Online Advertising
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Web Design
• Crm
• Analytics
• Training
• Management
• Product Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Product Marketing
• Business Process Improvement
• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Mobile Applications
• Marketing
• Saas
• Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Online Marketing
• Mobile Devices
• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Partnerships
• Team Management
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Program Management
• Blogging
• Lead Generation