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Jackie Cruz

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Project Manager with six years of experience in dynamic startup environments, specializing in Operations and Technology. Proven track record in developing and optimizing processes, creating and managing strategic roadmaps, and leading teams to achieve exceptional results. A proactive and resourceful self-starter, driven by challenges and a passion for continuous learning and ownership.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Technology Project Manager

Thirty Madison
02.2023 - Current


Promoted from Technology Project Manager to Technology Project Manager II in February 2024.


  • Developed and implemented a robust capacity model, forming the foundation for planning processes and enabling accurate assessments of engineering, design, and product capabilities.
  • Spearheaded the quarterly technology planning for over 70 projects, managing everything from requirements gathering to cross-functional reviews and approvals, ensuring roadmap feasibility and alignment with company priorities.
  • Directed roadmap management and stakeholder alignment, delivering projects on time by effectively negotiating priorities and tradeoffs, and reducing team capacity from over 200% to the target range of 80-100%.
  • Led the successful replatforming of patient and provider systems, completing the project within a year by coordinating with stakeholders across legal, marketing, business, and technology to overcome challenges and drive data-informed decisions.
  • Managed the Mobile app launch in under 8 months, developing a detailed resource plan and QA strategy, and ensuring seamless integration with the replatforming timeline.
  • Established a Clinical User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process, securing necessary approvals before release, which enhanced patient safety and minimized incidents.

Operations Manager

Thirty Madison
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Led the launch of new business areas and products for Operations, managing planning, documentation, Zendesk setup, and backend integration.
  • Optimized company-wide processes by auditing and improving workflows, including eliminating costly expedited shipping for Texas orders while maintaining 1-3 day SLAs with standard shipping, resulting in over $10 savings per order.
  • Acted as the Operations point of contact for partner pharmacies, enhancing processes, resolving patient issues, and supporting strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborated with Product, Engineering, and other departments to resolve issues and drive operational improvements.
  • Built and scaled a remote team of 10 internal and third-party operations agents, ensuring effective team performance.
  • Successfully launched a payment dispute program, recovering over $218K in lost revenue in 2022, and managed various project executions.

Customer Experience Manager

Thirty Madison
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Managed a team of up to 13 direct reports, consistently achieving key performance indicators and maintaining high-quality standards, resulting in a customer satisfaction score (CSAT) of 95%.
  • Developed and implemented the first remote training program, resulting in 100% of new hires passing the final exam and successfully completing onboarding.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally as the primary contact for customer experience, devising retention strategies and ensuring exceptional experiences for both new and existing customers.
  • Diagnosed, documented, and reported technical issues to product and engineering teams, facilitating timely resolutions and improvements.
  • Conducted interviews for customer experience candidates, ensuring the selection of effective and inclusive team members.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive documentation to support team operations and knowledge sharing.

Customer Experience Team Lead

Thirty Madison
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving complex issues, and managing escalated calls to maintain high customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Optimized workflows and directed operations to enhance efficiency and streamline daily tasks.
  • Motivated and mentored team members to uphold positive morale and deliver world-class service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Trained new team members to ensure a consistent customer experience and provided quality assurance and constructive feedback to improve team performance.
  • Managed the dispute resolution process, consistently surpassing the 40% industry benchmark for success, and generated detailed quarterly reports to evaluate performance, trends, and areas for improvement.

Customer Experience Associate

Thirty Madison
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed customer service inquiries professionally, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Analyzed key performance metrics to enhance decision-making and improve the customer experience department.
  • Recovered lost revenue by promptly and effectively addressing customer disputes.
  • Tracked and analyzed data to gain insights into customer retention and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Compiled and presented accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for colleagues and management.

Business Manager

Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • Compiled and delivered accurate month-end financial reports promptly.
  • Presented detailed financial summaries to project, district, and area managers.
  • Supported the project business manager in budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for multiple projects.
  • Coordinated multi-million-dollar client billings, serving as a reviewer and auditor to ensure error-free submissions.
  • Managed accounts payable for numerous projects, maintaining effective vendor relations.
  • Supervised and trained staff, optimizing daily operations and performance.

Education

BBA - Economics

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communication
  • Roadmap management
  • Risk management
  • Capacity planning
  • Reporting
  • Process creation and optimization
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, Zendesk, Asana, Mondaycom, Iterable, Customerio, Lucid, Notion, Confluence, Shortcut

Timeline

Technology Project Manager

Thirty Madison
02.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

Thirty Madison
10.2021 - 02.2023

Customer Experience Manager

Thirty Madison
09.2020 - 10.2021

Customer Experience Team Lead

Thirty Madison
09.2019 - 09.2020

Customer Experience Associate

Thirty Madison
09.2018 - 09.2019

Business Manager

Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd
05.2017 - 09.2018

BBA - Economics

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Jackie Cruz