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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Service
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DEVYN MAGUIRE

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Packback, driving strategic program implementation and fostering K-12 partnerships. Expert in curriculum integration and change management, I excel in building high-performing teams and enhancing operational efficiency. My initiatives have significantly boosted educational impact, ensuring equitable access to innovative solutions for millions of students.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal, Founder

GCI CONSULTING
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - Current
  • Leads strategic implementation and adoption of EdTech programs, expanding educational reach and market penetration.
  • Spearheads curriculum launch for Brightwheel, securing large-scale government contracts through successful RFP responses.
  • Develops comprehensive go-to-market strategies for new educational products, optimizing program reach and user enrollment.
  • Manages strategic partnership operations with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, enhancing business alliances critical for program execution.

Director, Innovation

CLASSFORM
Lake Forest, IL
05.2018 - 07.2025
  • Built and cultivated an active community of over 300 K-12 principals and teachers within one month, fostering engagement and collaboration around new educational innovations and program adoption.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to align goals with company mission and vision.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.

Director, Academic Innovation and Strategy

PACKBACK
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Implemented strategic programs, reaching over 1.8 million K-20 students while boosting educational impact.
  • Drove institutional adoption of innovative solutions through expanded partnerships, enhancing college and career readiness across districts.
  • Secured multi-year contracts for Enterprise division, executing go-to-market initiatives for sustained growth.
  • Led academic innovation efforts, fostering collaboration to enhance learning outcomes and ensure equitable access to tools.
  • Devised comprehensive engagement strategies, including webinars and keynotes, positioning company as leader in education innovation.
  • Built high-level relationships with executives and funders to support program growth and achieve organizational goals.

Director, Enterprise Customer Success

PACKBACK
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Established pilot-to-contract framework that ensured sustained program adoption in K-12 districts and higher education.
  • Developed training programs for staff to improve operational efficiency.
  • Managed budgets and resource allocation for various initiatives.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Optimized Customer Success team structure, fostering cross-functional collaboration and shared performance metrics.
  • Restructured client success operations, leading to significant improvements in partner satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Led Enterprise Customer Success function, maintaining exceptional program retention rates with strategic multi-year relationships.
  • Directed high-performing teams, overseeing cross-functional initiatives to ensure successful program delivery.
  • Implemented leadership philosophy focused on constructive feedback and active listening, cultivating a strong team culture.
  • Conducted online webinars to facilitate program adoption and provide continuous professional development for educators.
  • Designed train-the-trainer models to enhance professional development scalability and ensure program fidelity across settings.

Founding Enterprise Account Executive / Manager Roles (combined)

PACKBACK
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Transitioned partners from pilot phases to multi-year agreements, ensuring sustained growth of customer base.
  • Implemented innovative retention strategies to drive program sustainability within key K-12 and university partnerships.
  • Expanded implementation capabilities of a scaling support team, maintaining high retention rates throughout.
  • Designed streamlined operational workflows and account management frameworks for effective program delivery.
  • Executed early go-to-market initiatives that established strong foundations for program success and presence.
  • Consistently exceeded growth targets, fostering exceptional partner satisfaction while mentoring team members.

Account Executive

Packback
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Developed model for client prospecting and activation, establishing new company strategy.
  • Increased Packback platform utilization from one to over 50 adopters, engaging over 10,000 students in one academic year at Penn State.
  • Cultivated relationships with key faculty to build a robust network and community of users.
  • Delivered presentations to effectively showcase product offerings.
  • Facilitated contract negotiations and successfully closed sales agreements.
  • Documented client interactions and account activities to ensure comprehensive record-keeping.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities using CRM software systems.

K-8 Educator

Cary District 26
Cary, IL
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Dedicated K-8 educator with hands-on experience in fostering academic and behavioral growth, and direct understanding of school systems and instructional practices.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
  • Assessed student progress and provided timely feedback on performance.
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development.
  • Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
  • Organized extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and teamwork.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse K-8 student groups.
  • Served on many afterschool committees and clubs, including the STEM club, to expand students' exposure to computing and future-ready skills.
  • As an Educational Technology Coach specifically selected by the district for grades K-5, I oversaw the strategic integration of new technologies to increase student achievement, managing all aspects of the school's technology infrastructure, and providing comprehensive professional development for faculty and staff.
  • Consistently received 'Exceeds Expectations' evaluations on the Danielson Framework in every performance review, demonstrating exceptional teaching and leadership, rooted in a fearless devotion to student success.
  • Championed students to showcase interdisciplinary projects at the Illinois State House of Representatives, amplifying their voices and achievements.

K-2 Educator

Ottawa District 141
Ottawa, IL
01.2013 - 08.2015
  • Served as a Track Coach for grades 7-8 and a Reading Coach, passionately guiding students to unlock their full potential and fostering foundational skills for lifelong success.
  • Consistently received 'Exceeds Expectations' evaluations on the Danielson Framework in every performance review, demonstrating exceptional teaching and leadership rooted in a fearless devotion to student success.

  • Developed lesson plans, assessments and instructional materials in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
  • Assessed student performance using formative and summative assessment techniques.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities that integrate multiple subject areas.
  • Established positive relationships with students by encouraging respect for diversity among peers.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs while incorporating state standards into lesson plans.

Education

Bachelors of Education -

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Skills

  • Program implementation and strategy: program fidelity, scalable implementation models, professional learning design and delivery, adult capacity building, culturally relevant pedagogy, youth engagement, multi-year strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, curriculum integration, change management, systems thinking
  • Leadership and operations: cross-functional leadership, team building and mentorship, talent development, change management, budget ownership and resource allocation, operational excellence, data analysis and impact measurement, KPIs and benchmarking, public speaking and executive communication
  • Partnerships and technology: K-12 and higher education partnerships, district-level collaboration, digital program delivery and EdTech platforms, CRM & LMS proficiency (Salesforce, Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard), Technology and AI agnostic (Google, Microsoft, CoPilot, Gemini, ChatGPT) community engagement and advocacy, go-to-market strategy, and government contracts strategic acquisition

Certification

  • Women in Leadership Certificate, Yale University, School of Management

Community Service

Dedicated Community Advocate and Mentor, Chicago, IL, Actively engaged with youth development organizations, fostering youth empowerment and equitable opportunities., Mentored & Tutored students at METRO Achievement Center, Chicago IL, Boys & Girls Club, MENTEE, STEM Club, Girls Who Run, The Powerful Girls Project

Publications & Presentations

  • Published Contributor: Authored a piece in New Directions for the Community College, demonstrating thought leadership in education.
  • Conference Presenter & Keynote Speaker: Frequent Presenter, Panelist, and Keynote Speaker at multiple national education, leadership, and technology conferences, including:
  • WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies)
  • AACC (American Association of Community Colleges)
  • OLC (Online Learning Consortium)
  • Alamo Colleges EDUTech

Affiliations

Dedicated Community Advocate and Mentor: Actively engaged with youth development organizations, fostering youth empowerment and equitable opportunities.

  • Mentored & Tutored students at METRO Achievement Center, Chicago IL
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • MENTEE
  • STEM Club
  • Girls Who Run
  • The Powerful Girls Project

Accomplishments

  • Published Contributor: Authored a piece in New Directions for the Community College, demonstrating thought leadership in education.
  • Conference Presenter & Keynote Speaker: Frequent Presenter, Panelist, and Keynote Speaker at multiple national education, leadership, and technology conferences, including:
  • WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies)
  • AACC (American Association of Community Colleges)
  • OLC (Online Learning Consortium)
  • Alamo Colleges EDUTech

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Principal, Founder

GCI CONSULTING
03.2025 - Current

Director, Academic Innovation and Strategy

PACKBACK
08.2023 - 03.2025

Director, Enterprise Customer Success

PACKBACK
01.2023 - 08.2023

Founding Enterprise Account Executive / Manager Roles (combined)

PACKBACK
08.2021 - 01.2023

Account Executive

Packback
08.2018 - 01.2021

Director, Innovation

CLASSFORM
05.2018 - 07.2025

K-8 Educator

Cary District 26
08.2015 - 05.2018

K-2 Educator

Ottawa District 141
01.2013 - 08.2015

Bachelors of Education -

Illinois State University

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