Jim Gignac

About Jim Gignac

I lead strategic business growth, improve operations and unite diverse teams around the mission for small to midsized and family-owned companies. The results—improvement to profit margins, reduction of costs, enhanced efficiency and market expansion. j••••••@jamacincorporated.com FINANCE-MINDED As a sales and marketing and operations executive, I have always prioritized knowing the numbers and can talk finance and accounting with the best of them. My knowledge has proven invaluable in developing strategies that have the greatest financial impact. I’ve made it a goal to educate my team members about finance and metrics as well, which has empowered them in their decision making and improved the company performance. CONSENSUS BUILDER Leading through market shifts, pandemics and sales of businesses, I’ve learned how to ensure organizational stability and/or spur growth by building consensus. Being open, communicating, educating and, most importantly, showing empathy have proven key factors in gaining the buy-in of staff, leaders and other stakeholders. Another byproduct of consensus building is fostering collaboration so we’re all rowing in the same direction. THRIVE ON CHANGE Throughout my career, I’ve either driven change or been an advocate for it. Either way, I embrace change. It must have purpose, however, and be a catalyst to growth. Personally, I have embraced change multiple times in my career. I appreciate the opportunity to learn something new and become very effective at it whether it be engineering, sales, operations or owning and running an innovative music school. Change has provided the opportunity to use my natural business acumen to make an impact across many business functions. DEVELOPER OF HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS & LEADERS My greatest joy in business has been the investments I’ve made in developing others on my teams. It starts with encouraging my teams to strive for more, go beyond expectations and over deliver. I am proud of how my teams have proven invaluable resources in the achievement of company goals. But I am most proud of those who I’ve mentored who have taken on greater leadership roles across industries. Let’s connect to talk about how to strategize for maximum growth in operations or sales and marketing and how to build and develop invested teams.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Huntington Learning Center

   Feb 2025 — Present · La Grange Park, IL, US

   As the Director of Operations, I lead revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strategic marketing initiatives to drive business success. I oversee the development and execution of key business strategies, ensuring seamless operations while fostering a high-performing team. My role includes optimizing client acquisition and retention, mentoring staff, and spearheading marketing and sales efforts to enhance brand presence and market share. Passionate about leadership and business development, I am committed to driving innovation and achieving long-term organizational goals.

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Certificate in Business Administration

• DeVry University

  Bachelor of Science - BS