Andrea Ripley
Orlando,FL
Summary
Strategic planner and program manager with extensive experience leading cross-functional initiatives, driving innovation, and improving team performance. Proven success delivering project outcomes through data-informed decision-making and clear communication. Recognized for aligning stakeholders to organizational goals and maintaining execution discipline.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO Ripley Household
The Ripley Household
Orlando, FL
08.2013 - Current
- Managed a high-volume, fast-paced household operation with no formal training and questionable compensation.
- Oversaw scheduling, logistics, meal planning, transportation, budgeting, and countless last-minute emergencies.
- Specialized in crisis management, snack distribution, and locating mysteriously missing objects.
- Negotiated with tiny, highly emotional stakeholders daily.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability by responding to situations that changed approximately every 30 seconds.
- Mastered the art of multitasking while simultaneously solving problems I did not create.
- Successfully managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining the illusion that everything was under control.
- Developed advanced conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to determine who started it.
- Built strong communication skills through years of explaining things that seemed extremely obvious to me.
- Developed patience, resilience, leadership, and the ability to function effectively on very little sleep.
- Maintained a positive work environment despite frequent employee complaints and zero HR department.
- Successfully completed the world’s most demanding unpaid internship—with no end date in sight.
Marketing Manager and Investor Coordinator
GreatLeaf Capital
10.2023 - 02.2026
- Managed digital marketing campaigns across SEO, PPC, and social media to expand reach and improve conversion rates.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
- Facilitated execution of marketing strategies, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Supported brand awareness and lead generation through internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Managed social media accounts to increase audience engagement and online presence.
- Applied data-driven decisions to strengthen campaign performance through ongoing analysis.
- Improved customer loyalty through email marketing campaigns and personalized offers.
- Coordinated events and promotional activities to drive customer interaction and strengthen brand loyalty.
- Boosted sales results through engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
Sr Program Manager
Oracle
07.2005 - 07.2013
- Developed strategic roadmaps to align product offerings with market trends and customer needs, enhancing competitive positioning.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, resulting in successful on-time delivery of multiple programs.
- Established clear performance metrics for tracking program success, enabling informed decision-making processes throughout each project''s duration.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the organization's needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners, facilitating collaboration on joint projects and initiatives to achieve shared goals.
- Mentored junior staff members, contributing to their professional growth and fostering a positive work environment.
Sales Rep
Valen Labs
03.2002 - 09.2004
- Implemented sales strategies to consistently meet monthly targets and increase revenue.
- Cultivated client relationships to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Delivered comprehensive product demonstrations to boost customer understanding and satisfaction.
- Provided product demonstrations and training sessions to customers, enhancing product knowledge.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for product launches.
Exercise Physiologist- Cardiac Rehab
Advent Health Orlando
01.2000 - 09.2004
- Collaborated with cardiac patients to create exercise recovery plans, provide education on exercise and nutrition, and monitor physical endurance and progress.
- Developed personalized exercise programs that improved cardiac patients' health outcomes through tailored interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments to evaluate individual capabilities and limitations.
- Monitored patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise.
- Analyzed patient progress data to refine treatment plans and enhance program effectiveness.
- Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contraindications prior to patient visit.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design rehabilitation protocols for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to design effective rehabilitation plans that enhanced recovery rates for post-surgical and injury patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology Minor in Marketing
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, FLSkills
- Crisis management
- Strategic planning
- Marketing strategy
- Program management
- Vendor negotiation
- Cross-functional leadership
- Decision making
- Team leadership
- Innovation management
- Innovation management
Timeline
Marketing Manager and Investor Coordinator
GreatLeaf Capital
10.2023 - 02.2026
CEO Ripley Household
The Ripley Household
08.2013 - Current
Sr Program Manager
Oracle
07.2005 - 07.2013
Sales Rep
Valen Labs
03.2002 - 09.2004
Exercise Physiologist- Cardiac Rehab
Advent Health Orlando
01.2000 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology Minor in Marketing
University of Florida