Jessica Gardner

About Jessica Gardner

I have over 15 years of experience identifying organizational needs and leading the development and implementation of effective solutions. As such, I strive to close gaps while providing a seamless experience. My ability to facilitate cooperation and mediate diverse perspectives within an organization has been essential to my success. My understanding of the interconnectedness between an organization, its leaders, and supporting roles enables me to lead from the front while taking a long view and creating a roadmap for team and organizational success. One of the most pivotal roles in my career was leading associate engagement initiatives for Verizon Wireless. This included working with leaders to strategize on increasing engagement and retention by cultivating a culture of inclusivity, providing an avenue for feedback, and creating a work environment that embraced how diversity creates value for those we served internally and externally. This experience became my foundation and has guided me throughout my career. As a Marketing Manager for Verizon, I led the go-to-market strategy for the mobile payment joint venture Softcard. At a time when marketing practices were standard across the board, I understood the landscape was changing; social media and online influencers were evolving, and I leveraged this to tell a different story, one where you could pay with your phone. Years later, it is now the norm. Understanding how to capitalize on trends and align strategy with evolving consumer expectations while maintaining brand identity is critical in today’s market. Much of what I love about my work is solving problems, making sense of things, and ultimately making impactful improvements. My roles at T. Rowe Price allowed me to do that while gaining critical leadership and project management expertise. Most notably, I worked on important projects: building a better workforce and improving organizational efficiency. Think systems versus processes. I am looking to continue such work in a meaningful and real way.

Experience

1. Realtor

   Cummings & Co. Realtors

   Jul 2018 — Present · Timonium, MD, US

Education

• Eastern University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2000 — 2004