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Glenn Sylvest

Montgomery

Summary

Strategic, highly trusted operations and communications professional with 10+ years of experience supporting founders and leadership teams in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. Known for exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs, manage complex priorities, and bring clarity to ambiguity. Adept at executive-level communication, relationship management, project coordination, and protecting leadership focus. Brings polish, emotional intelligence, and follow-through to every partnership.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Communications & Sales

Peridot Home
2017 - Current

Serve as a senior strategic partner and operational right hand to the founder of a successful, founder-led retail and home goods business. Own communications, coordination, and execution across the organization while maintaining discretion and protecting leadership focus.

  • Act as a primary liaison between the founder and clients, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and follow-through.
  • Anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and proactively resolve issues before escalation.
  • Draft and manage executive-level written communications, messaging, and correspondence.
  • Coordinate schedules, initiatives, and business priorities to maintain operational rhythm and clarity.
  • Own projects end-to-end — from planning through execution — ensuring timelines, accountability, and results.
  • Handle sensitive business and client information with discretion and sound judgment.
  • Build and maintain systems that improve efficiency, organization, and consistency across operations.

Impact Highlights

  • Supported sustained business growth through strong client relationships and operational execution.
  • Implemented systems that improved communication flow and reduced leadership friction.
  • Became a trusted extension of the founder in both internal and external-facing matters.

Marketing & Client Relations

Partners Realty
2015 - 2017

Supported leadership and sales teams through client communications, coordination, and relationship management in a deadline-driven real estate environment.

  • Served as a key point of contact for clients, agents, and partners.
  • Coordinated marketing initiatives, presentations, and property communications.
  • Managed time-sensitive priorities while supporting multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

Production Assistant

GMG Entertainment
2012 - 2014

Supported producers and creative leadership on live-action, on-location, and studio productions in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.

  • Coordinated schedules, logistics, and communications across teams, talent, and vendors.
  • Operated with precision under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
  • Supported senior leadership with execution, coordination, and problem-solving on set.

Director of Sales & Marketing

United Plastic Recycling
2012 - 2013

Partnered closely with executive leadership to support sales growth, branding, and internal coordination.

  • Led rebranding efforts, executive communications, and outreach initiatives.
  • Coordinated cross-department efforts to align operations, marketing, and sales.
  • Assisted with planning and execution of corporate events and leadership initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Information Science

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-2012

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Social media marketing
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • MS office suite
  • Client relationship management
  • Professionalism
  • Task prioritization
  • Detail-oriented
  • Computer proficiency
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Reliability
  • Crisis management

Timeline

Director of Communications & Sales

Peridot Home
2017 - Current

Marketing & Client Relations

Partners Realty
2015 - 2017

Production Assistant

GMG Entertainment
2012 - 2014

Director of Sales & Marketing

United Plastic Recycling
2012 - 2013

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Information Science

The University of Alabama

Core Strengths

Executive Support & Right-Hand Partnership
Complex Calendar & Priority Management
Confidential Communications & Discretion
Founder & Stakeholder Liaison
Project & Initiative Ownership
Written & Verbal Executive Communications
Operational Systems & Process Improvement
Client & Relationship Management
High-Trust, High-Autonomy Environments