Charles
A. Slocum 15134 Williston Lane Minnetonka, MN 55345 |
cslocum@willistongroup.com (952)939-0068 |
Professional Career Summary |
“Listen first and then carefully plan before you leap.” Chuck Slocum is all about business and community, having founded his own management consulting firm in 1990 after stints in top corporate assignments at Target Corporation (government affairs) and Honeywell (communications, planning, venture development). During this work with the two Fortune 50 companies, Chuck was an entrepreneurial innovator in founding new corporate departments and negotiating four new technology-intensive business ventures.
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Awards and Recognition
Commentaries Federal Deficit (Pioneer Press) Government Redesign (Star Tribune) Global Trade in Morocco (Star Tribune) Link to papers available at the Minnesota Historical Society: Unicameral Legislatures (Minnesota State Senate) Index of Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society (XML File) Google “Chuck Slocum Minnesota” for additional information across the web |
Executive Skills |
Team Builder |
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Turnaround Leader |
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Creative Entrepreneur |
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Skilled Negotiator |
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Career History |
1990-present | President/Founder - The
Williston Group, Minneapolis, MN Provides professional business development services for companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies; confidential consulting in market research, strategic planning, leadership development, financial development, organizational change, communications and government relations; on-site management services. |
1999-2000 | General Manager /
President - Single House Minnesota, Fridley, St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN Established infrastructure, strategic vision, retained staff/consultants and administered operating plans for 14-month unicameral citizen educational and advocacy effort seeking to amend the Minnesota Constitution. |
1996-1999 | President / CEO - The
Arthritis Foundation Minnesota Chapter, Twin Cities & Duluth, MN Led diverse board of 35 volunteer, 10 working committees and special task forces for the 45 year old 501c3 non-profit organization. Responsible for budget of $2M raised each year from individuals, corporations, and foundations; services to 100K clients. |
1992-1996 | Executive Director / CEO - Metro
Cable Network/Channel 6, Minneapolis, MN Oversaw management and operations of this non-profit Twin Cities regional community television channel serving 800,000 homes. Telecommunications reform architect. |
1984-1990 | Executive Director / COO -
Minnesota Business Partnership, Minneapolis, MN Directed operations for this CEO-only economic research and advocacy organization. Managed statewide research projects, public policy analyses, strategic planning, and communications on behalf of 90 CEO's from larger Minnesota-based companies representing one-third of state's privacy sector economy. |
1978-1984 | Manager - Honeywell, Inc.,
Minneapolis, MN Venture Market Development (1983-84) Directed strategic planning, marketing, and two new product niches for Applications Systems Division business unit. Corporate Business Planning (1981-83) Developed business plans with operating groups and divisions to determine long-range goals. Evaluated competitive environment, ventures, acquisitions, and financial opportunities. Corporate Employee Communications (1978-81) Conceived and supervised development of innovative internal communications initiatives. Developed and managed network of communications professionals. |
1977-1978 | First Vice President -
Westmoreland, Larson & Hill Duluth, MN Equity partner in 20-member marketing and public relations firm. Developed and managed new client accounts; responsible for new business development. |
1975-1977 | State Chairman / CEO -
Independent Republicans of Minnesota Elected to serve as full-time chief executive of this statewide $1M volunteer organization. Directed party programs, including candidate search, fundraising, leadership training, voter identification, and public relations. |
1973-1975 | Governmental Affairs
Coordinator - Dayton Hudson Corp., Minneapolis, MN Developed and directed a new state and local government relations programs for the 41-state retail chain. Served as registered lobbyist. |
Education |
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Selected Community Service Awards & Affiliations |
2012-present | Minnesota Visible Child Work Group (Governor Dayton appointee) |
2010-2012 | Hennepin County A-GRAD oversight committee |
2000-present | America's Promise, Life Coaches, founding mentor |
1998-present | Suicide Awareness/ Voices of Education advisory board |
1991-present | Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota, Outstanding Citizen Award |
1982-present | Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow, Officer |
1996-1999 | MN Ethical Practice / Campaign Finance Public Disclosure Board |
1996-1999 | United Way, Council of Agency Executives, Officer |
1994-1997 | Pioneering Partners Education Consortium (Governor Carlson appointee) |
1990-1991 | U.S. Education School of Choice Task Force (President Bush appointee) |
1981-1988 | Hamline University Board of Trustees, Officer Distinguished Alumni |
1980-1983 | Minnesota Council on Health Promotion & Wellness (Governor Quie appointee) |
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