Jo Gruszka

Experience

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  Stanford University

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2009

  Freelance Designer
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  Lucy activewear

  Mar 2008 - Feb 2010

  Sales Associate
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  PeopleWearSF

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern
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  Babette Inc.

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Marketing Associate

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Sales Associate/Visual Merchandiser

    May 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Intern

    Jan 2010 - May 2010
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  Global Action Through Fashion

  Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

  Marketing and Outreach Associate
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  ABROT

  Jul 2011 - Feb 2014

  Owner and Co-founder
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  Levi Strauss & Co.

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

  Assistant Merchant

  Managed PLM systems for a $540MM global business, improving project outcomes through process standardization. This reduced the team’s administrative work by 40%.Key accomplishments include:-Led cross-functional meetings to provide visibility into global development of products thatimproved collaboration across markets and lowered cost by 15%.- Built assortment for local stores, resulting in 35% YOY increase in sales.

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  Purplemaroon

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

  Web Project Manager/ Digital Manager
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  Competitor Group, Inc.

  Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Rock'n'Roll Ambassador
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  Rodan + Fields

  Jul 2015 - May 2018

  Project Manager/ Marketing Specialist

  Led communication initiatives to ensure marketing requests met aggressive timelines and were aligned with brand standards. Key accomplishments include:- Doubled market penetration through managing GTM-driven projects to highlight product efficacy.- Revamped procurement process by negotiating vendor contracts yielding $2MM annual savings

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  BIOSSANCE

  May 2018 - Aug 2019

  Senior Project Manager

  Designed and implemented work templates to streamline collaboration with stakeholders that resulted in developing agile production timelines. Key accomplishments include:- Oversaw communication with stakeholders to align on company-wide processes and requirements, enabling the brand to expand their offerings by 40%.- Led project team to produce global packaging for international markets.

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  Firewood

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2022

  Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify organizational priorities resulting in consolidation of duplicated roles across 20+ global teams. Key accomplishments include:- Implemented tools to manage fast-paced marketing campaigns; reduced production costs by 25%.- Streamlined planning and shortened execution by 30% through refining workstream dependencies and improving tools, report templates, and data collection methods.- Promoted to Associate Director role to manage growing team and structure processes. Show less

  • Associate Director Project Management

    Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Senior Project Manager

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Senior Marketing Project Manager

    Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Media.Monks

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2023

  Developed a process to manage a $20MM agency of records and led a PM team of 20 global managers to drive faster delivery and reduce execution cost across 40+ clients. Built tooling and systems to manage projects and drive operational efficiency. Provided recommendations to leadership on process implementations and visibility into process details to improve cross-functional collaboration. Partnered with finance to implement a burn report system for $85MM global business, enhancing cost estimation and forecasting to align with leadership expectations. Key accomplishments include:- Directed operational enhancement through applications (Monday.com or Salesforce) to standardize workflows and facilitate seamless integration across 20+ global organizations.- Achieved 20% reduction in creative spending through strategic briefing and resource consolidation.- Designed reporting system to execute project resourcing strategy resulting in 10% increase in profitability.- Improved forecast and resource planning resulting in 30% YOY revenue growth. Show less

  • Director Project Management

    Apr 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Associate Director Project Management

    Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
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  COMMUNITY ARTS FOUNDATION

  Mar 2023 - now

  Treasurer Board of Directors

  We work to provide students of all ages the chance to explore the arts and find their own creative path. That is why we reach out to you today for your support during our Year End Campaign. Together we can impact the lives of students of all ages by providing access to the arts.

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  Mo jogruszka

  Dec 2023 - now

  Marketing Operations Consultant

  I am dedicated to maximizing efficiency and driving excellence in every facet of marketing. My proven expertise lies in cultivating strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Google, LinkedIn, and PayPal, while also collaborating with innovators like Affirm and Okta. Guided by the precision of data and analytics, I excel in fostering collaboration with decision-makers and aligning cross-functional teams for optimal performance. Marketing Operations is a symphony of individuals, processes, and technologies, and navigating these intricacies is at the heart of my craft. Specializing in streamlining processes and logistics, I empower organizations to enhance efficiencies and propel business growth. Show less

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  Eleven75

  Jan 2024 - now

  Member, Eleven75 Collective

  Eleven75 is an exclusive collective of accomplished experts who enjoy solving tough problems. We're not your average consulting firm – we're a group of skilled, senior-level performers who not only love sharing our know-how but thrive on achieving success with our clients.

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  Hollywood Branded

  Jul 2024 - now

  Executive Director of Operations

  Designing and implementing systems integration, leveraging HubSpot and monday.com to drive operational excellence, streamline processes, and achieve cost efficiencies. Collaborating with leadership teams to align business goals for impactful transformation.