Chris Heide, MAEd, LMHCA, SUDP, MHP, NCC, NCAC

Experience

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  The Daily

  Dec 2006 - Jun 2009

  Opinion Columnist and News Reporter

  Wrote both a bi-weekly and weekly editorial column, focusing on social issues, politics, entertainment, health and current events. Wrote various feature stories and news articles. Was nominated for awards based on published work. Topics included religion, forced sterilization, the presidential election, Don Imus and the hip-hop community, Alec Baldwin and child abuse, Dan Rather’s comments and subsequent firing, a healthy body image fashion show at the UW, religious intolerance at Harvard, alcoholism, depression, the writer’s strike, Heath Ledger’s death, etc. All stories can be found on The Daily’s Web site. Show less

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  Nordstrom

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Worked on the Business Integration and Education Team for the upgrade of the FlexPLM 7.0 software system. The job required strong communication and interpersonal skills for daily interactions with co-workers and members of the business. Responsibilities included:• Writing and distributing inter-office communications regarding the system upgrade• Writing, editing, validating user guides• Managing training data• Supporting the lead trainer during the training of 200 employees • Taught as a member of the Business Integration and Education Team for the upgrade of the FlexPLM 7.0 system

  • Contractor, Business Integration and Education Team

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  • Training Contractor in NPG BIO

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
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  The Seattle Times

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2008

  Online Letters Editor

  Worked in the editorial department, editing and selecting letters to the editor for web-based publication. Worked with several members of the editorial staff in this capacity. Worked well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

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  Mercer Island Beach Club

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2009

  Swim Lessons Program Coordinator

  Organize, manage and supervise the swim lessons program, instructors and billing.

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  Univeristy of Washington

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Special Projects Assistant at the Dart Center for Trauma
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  Subterfuge Seattle

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

  Contributing Writer

  Subterfuge Seattle is a trendy, edgy and culturally relevant magazine that covers art, fashion, music, film, parties and politics. Currently the Political and Pop Culture Correspondent for the magazine.

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  Seattle Gay Scene

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Columnist

  Contributed regularly featured columns and feature stories detailing current events and performance reviewsImplemented social networking, marketing and PR techniques to improve quality and circulationwww.seattlegayscene.com

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  Joe Fain for Senate

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2010

  Online Coordinator

  Online Coordinator for the Joe Fain for Washington State Senate Campaign. In charge or all social media, including Facebook, Twitter, blogs and the press. Also responsible for fundraising and increasing voter support.

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  Expedia, Inc.

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

  Media Producer

  • Managed and implemented hotel image requests and changes• Oversaw daily production and distribution of photos for hotels worldwide• Mastered database work and data entry of image ranks• Managed and maintained change request process for hotel photos• Refined direct and daily communication with Expedia clients and hotels

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  Banana Republic

  Nov 2011 - Oct 2012

  Sales Associate

  • Oversaw customer retention and brand management• Exceeded expectations in annual reviews• Trained new employees and assisted in process improving techniques• Experienced in visual merchandising, personal styling and tailoring

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  Chosen Magazine

  Apr 2013 - now

  Editor In Chief

  • Networked with industry professionals to create, design, implement and market a new, up-and-coming published magazine, online news and review source• Collaborated with the Web Director on news stories and vanguard to cultivate engaging material• Initiated public relations with interviewees, businesses and the general community• Implemented internship opportunities for students to gain insight in the field• www.ChosenMag.com

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  Nordstrom

  Jun 2013 - May 2015

  Item Specialist

  • Managed purchase orders and item tracking• Coordinated between buyers and suppliers to validate pricing • Partnered with multiple stakeholders to ensure all aspects of items were correctly set up• Leveraged Excel to enter inventory data and validate database integrity• Successfully identified workflow bottlenecks and participated in roundtables, resulting in streamlining the buying process by improving accuracy and transparency

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  Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers

  May 2015 - Jul 2017

  Volunteer Coordinator

  • Place patients into clean and sober housing• Oversee daily reporting and charting for 105 patients• Provide education and counseling related to drug and alcohol rehabilitation• Supervise dozens of alumni volunteers

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  Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2020

  Clinician

  Lead SUD Counselor

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  Northpoint Recovery

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Clinical Assessor
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  Ryther

  Oct 2023 - now

  Co-Occuring Program Manager