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Gregory Morales

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Summary

Strategic Marketing Technology Executive with over 20 years of leadership experience delivering transformative MarTech solutions across 100+ organizations in sectors including Gaming, Insurance, Financial Services, Nonprofit, Legal, Retail, and Entertainment. Proven expertise in overseeing the full lifecycle of Marketing Technology—from consulting and client engagement to platform selection, implementation, and ongoing operations.


Skilled in developing and managing high-performing teams and cross-departmental initiatives, translating complex requirements into actionable plans that drive measurable ROI. Adept at leading omnichannel marketing operations, including Direct Mail, Email, SMS, Mobile, and Web.


A cross-functional leader and multi-solution technical architect with deep and broad expertise in system administration, networking, middleware, scripting (Python, SQL), database management, and API integrations. Recognized for designing advanced MarTech architectures and custom technology integrations that align with business objectives.


Known as a polished communicator and trusted advisor with a hands-on, lifelong learning mindset and a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to elevate marketing performance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Martech Solutions Practice

RR Donnelley
06.2023 - Current
  • Elevated customer satisfaction by implementing proactive communication strategies, resolving escalations swiftly, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across all touchpoints.
  • Strengthened client and vendor relationships through strategic account management and continuous engagement, contributing to long-term retention and partnership growth.
  • Cultivated a high-performance culture centered on employee engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning and development.
  • Reduced operating costs through comprehensive process redesign, automation, and resource optimization.
  • Mentored emerging leaders, providing guidance and growth opportunities to build a strong internal talent pipeline.
  • Streamlined workflows and improved efficiency by identifying systemic bottlenecks and deploying targeted technology and process enhancements.
  • Partnered with IT leadership to modernize technology infrastructure, improving scalability, security, and operational resilience.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

Director Marketing Technology Solutions

The Allant Group
01.2018 - 06.2023
  • Led enterprise consulting engagements focused on end-to-end marketing technology implementations, integrations, operational optimization, and business process enablement across a wide range of platforms and industries.
  • Established and implemented operational best practices across all marketing technology consulting product lines, driving consistent delivery excellence and scalable service models.
  • Managed and mentored cross-functional teams including Solutions Consultants, Systems Architects, and Application Support professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and talent development.
  • Collaborated closely with Sales teams in both pre-sales and post-sales capacities, contributing to solution design, proposal development, scoping, and strategic client engagement. Acted as a key liaison with client marketing and IT executives to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
  • Co-developed and managed SaaS/IaaS vendor partnerships, supporting joint go-to-market strategies and expanding solution offerings for both internal use and client delivery.

Director Consulting - Marketing Technology

Riverpoint Solutions Group
02.2002 - 01.2018

Principal Consultant / Practice Leader, Marketing Technology
Tenure: 16 years of progressive leadership experience

Held multiple roles with increasing responsibility over a 16-year tenure, culminating in a leadership position on the executive team. Reported directly to the Vice President of Consulting and the CEO, contributing to overall firm strategy, growth, and client delivery excellence. Played a key role in scaling the Marketing Technology practice and guiding it through successful acquisition by Allant Group.

  • Led strategic consulting engagements across Marketing Technology implementations, system integrations, platform upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Managed a team of 20+ cross-functional professionals, including Business Solutions Consultants, Systems Architects, and Support Engineers, driving professional development and team performance.
  • Defined and standardized implementation methodologies and best practices across all consulting service lines, ensuring consistency, scalability, and client satisfaction.
  • Acted as a strategic sales partner, working with the VP of Sales to lead pre-sales solutioning, scope definition, proposal generation, and pricing for enterprise clients.
  • Interfaced directly with client IT and marketing leadership to drive project success and long-term relationship management.
  • Co-managed SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS vendor partnerships, developing joint offerings and go-to-market strategies to support both internal operations and client-facing services.
  • Skilled in contract structuring and negotiation, with experience navigating diverse licensing models, pricing frameworks, and complex service agreements.
  • Industry experience across multiple verticals, including Financial Services, Insurance, Retail, Gaming, Legal, Nonprofit, and Entertainment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Technology

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Clinical Psychology

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Electrical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales techniques
  • Business development
  • Business planning
  • Expectation setting

Accomplishments

    As a Principal at a boutique enterprise marketing technology consultancy, successfully scaled the organization to 30 employees and over $10M in annual revenue. Led strategic growth initiatives, client acquisition, and service delivery excellence, culminating in the firm’s acquisition by a nationally recognized marketing services provider.

Work Availability

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Quote

“I lead by listening first, enabling others to succeed, and creating alignment between individual goals and organizational strategy. Lifting others—developing talent, building culture, and enabling shared success is always my end goal"

Software

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Unica

Treasure Data

Tealium

Acoustic Marketing Cloud

Responsys

Composable CDP's

Python

SQL

Windows/Linux/Unix

Snowflake

Census

DBT

Timeline

Manager Martech Solutions Practice

RR Donnelley
06.2023 - Current

Director Marketing Technology Solutions

The Allant Group
01.2018 - 06.2023

Director Consulting - Marketing Technology

Riverpoint Solutions Group
02.2002 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Technology

Columbia College Chicago

Clinical Psychology

Loyola University of Chicago

Electrical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago