Austin Gray

🔴🟠Chief of Staff @ Mastercard| Former HR | Builder of Teams & Programs | Masters of Human Resources (Class of 2026) ! #priceless 🔴🟠

Role
Chief of Staff, Global R & d at Mastercard
Location
Defiance, MO, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
General Business & ManagementView LinkedIn profile

About Austin Gray

I’m a strategic operator with a heart for people and a knack for execution. With over a decade of experience spanning HR, Global Strategy Execution, and operations/program management. I bring a unique blend of people-first thinking and results-driven strategy to every initiative I touch.My journey began in Human Resources, where I spent 10 years building teams, shaping cultures, and driving workforce development across global organizations. Most recently, I transitioned into a Director of Program Management / Chief of Staff role—bringing my organizational expertise, cross-functional leadership, and eye for scalable systems to broader operational and strategic goals.From launching global innovation spaces and internship programs to delivering impactful training, development presentations, and orientations that connect teams across borders, I specialize in building structures that empower people and performance.I’m always looking to connect with forward-thinking leaders and teams who value clarity, collaboration, and execution. If you’re looking for someone who can connect vision to action—and bring people along for the journey!

Experience

  1. Chief of Staff, Global R & d

    Mastercard

    Feb 2025 — Present · St. Louis, MI, US

Education

  • Lindenwood University

    Masters of Human Resources (Current Student), Human Resources Management and Services

  • John Carroll University

    BSBA, International Business with Language and Culture

    2011 — 2015

  • Neoma Business School--Campus Rouen

    International Business with Language and Culture, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

    2014 — 2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Crm
  • Data Entry
  • Time Management
  • Research
  • Fundraising
  • Charismatic Leadership
  • Event Planning
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Access
  • Quickbooks
  • Advertising
  • Global Mobility
  • Teamwork
  • Building Relationships
  • Marketing
  • Public Speaking
  • Constant Contact
  • Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Blackboard
  • Corporate Relocation
  • Pos
  • Salesforce.com Administration
  • Basecamp
  • Micros
  • Negotiation
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Pardot
  • Customer Service
  • Moodle
  • Microsoft Word
  • Public Relations
  • Social Networking

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