Jordan Gary

About Jordan Gary

Strategic and solutions-driven Project Manager with over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams, launching digital products, and managing operations across startups, agencies, and enterprise environments. With a foundation in business management and a passion for technology, I specialize in bridging the gap between creative vision and technical execution.My career spans industries—from hospitality and real estate to publishing and tech—where I’ve consistently delivered results through meticulous planning, clear communication, and a user-centered approach. I bring a unique blend of front-end development knowledge, UX/UI fluency, and operational insight to every project I lead.Known for my ISTJ-A personality, I thrive in structured environments where I can bring order to complexity, drive efficiency, and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. Whether managing client onboarding at a global agency or launching SaaS platforms for mission-driven organizations, I bring clarity, consistency, and calm to every challenge.Core Strengths: Technical Project Management Product Development & Roadmapping Cross-Functional Team Leadership UX/UI Communication & Front-End Dev Client Relations & Stakeholder Management Contract Negotiation & Vendor Coordination Data-Driven Decision Making

Experience

1. Technical Product Manager

   Rise, a Quad agency

   Dec 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Platform ownership: Manage and enhance internal/external media operations platforms (DSPs, ad servers, analytics tools).• Workflow optimization: Design and refine processes for campaign setup, trafficking, QA, and reporting.• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with engineering, product, and media teams to align technical solutions with business needs.• Technical integrations: Lead implementation of 3rd-party ad tech, measurement, and client system integrations.• Innovation & automation: Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and scale operations.• Client-facing support: Translate technical capabilities into clear business outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Education

• Northwestern University

  Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp

  2018 — 2018

• Miami Killian Senior High School

  High School, General Studies

  1997 — 2001

• DePaul University

  Master’s Degree, Product Innovation & Computing

  2016 — 2020

• Fordham Gabelli School of Business

  Bachelor's Degree, Management Systems

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Event Production
• Publishing
• Event Management
• Access
• Bootstrap
• Event Planning
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Css
• Hospitality
• Online Advertising
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Javascript
• Mongodb
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Node.js
• Mysql
• Public Speaking
• Blogging
• Food
• Management
• Excel
• Html5
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Advertising
• Lifestyle
• Travel Arrangements
• Social Media
• Travel Management
• Public Relations
• Salesforce
• Marketing