JESSICA ADAMS
Summary
An experienced professional that understands the value of structure and organization, while balancing the need for agility and creativity within that framework. She leverages her 10 years of experience in cross functional program management to identify scope, anticipate risks and issues, and drive delivery of committed outcomes and deliverables. Her experience in the software industry and the consumer packaged goods industry brings an understanding that environments change fast so we must be moving even faster to stay competitive. She has exceptional interpersonal skills that can be leveraged to interact with executive leadership and has a strong track record of influencing at all levels in the organization. She loves the process of creation and working with like minded positive people that are excited to lean in to new and existing projects in order to create something even better together.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
STRATEGY AND PROGRAM LEAD
Clorox
Oakland, CA
03.2022 - Current
- As the primary strategy lead for the Chief Legal Officer, I partner closely with the CLO and Leadership Team to effectively manage the programs for the legal department.
- Responsible for program managing all the CLO programs and projects, including but not limited to QBRs, town halls, leadership meetings, onsites, and offsites.
- Develop and implement the Legal departments communications plan, event portfolio, and executive program management across the legal department.
- Monitor and report progress against cross-functional program objectives and goals.
COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
Cisco
San Jose, CA
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Executive communications lead for the Vice President of Customer Experience Data Insights at Cisco.
- Authored executive communication materials to distribute vital information and drive awareness across the organization.
- Applied communications expertise to ensure leadership tier implements strategic plans for program initiatives that increase organization's impact.
PROGRAM MANAGER, LEGAL
Cisco
San Jose, CA
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Led cross functional program teams across multiple work streams for a 500 person Legal group.
- Developed and managed the quarterly business review process for the General Counsel
- Organized, led, and managed the Legal Senior Leadership team's biweekly cross functional strategy session discussing, executing, and following up on the top department initiatives.
- Consulted with internal managers and senior executives to understand goals and objectives, liaising with multiple teams to develop and implement program strategies for each program that was spearheaded.
- Cultivated relationships with senior executives, program partners across the entire legal organization and sponsors to maintain stability in program support, funding and overall direction.
PROGRAM MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN
Cisco
San Jose, CA
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked in the Chief of Staff office for the Senior Vice President of Cisco Supply Chain.
- Led, managed, and determined the focus areas for the weekly executive strategy sessions, monthly director plus community sessions, and yearly strategy Immersion offsites.
- Planned and conducted strategy meetings to brainstorm new ideas and deliver program and milestone updates.
- Cultivated relationships with Supply Chain partners, project stakeholders and external analysts to maximize program outreach.
- Developed sponsorship programs and talent development initiatives to support organization's long-term goals.
PROJECT MANAGER, SALES & MARKETING
Cisco
San Jose, CA
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed and maintained internal sales guides with sales directors to drive awareness of Cisco's new sales' plays.
- Launched an internal monthly knowledge sharing platform that increased awareness to sales leaders and executives.
- Owned and led the content development for partner facing sales collateral.
PROJECT MANAGER, MARKETING
SEO.Expert
Newport Beach, CA
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed entire projects life cycle from initial concept through final delivery.
- Brought projects in on-time and in accordance with budget and quality standards.
- Managed vendor relations and worked cross-functionally with executives.
BRAND MARKETING MANAGER
White Plum
Modesto, CA
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Measured and reported on marketing campaign performance, gained insights and compared results against goals to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Analyzed consumer behaviors and market trends, adjusting email and advertising campaigns based on current knowledge.
- Negotiated a product spot on Good Morning America that increased revenue by 200%.
MARKETING COORDINATOR
White Plum
Modesto, CA
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve marketing campaign performance.
- Created daily social media posts to build robust brand presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
- Developed email, print and social campaign strategies to strengthen brand awareness with target consumers.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
California State University
Skills
- Microsoft Creative Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneDrive, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams)
- Adobe Design Tools (Photoshop, Acrobat)
- Whiteboard Visualization (Miro, Muro)
- Smartsheet (Sheets, Kanban Boards, Dashboards)
- Survey Tools (PollEv, Vovici, Slido)
- Cisco Webex and Webex teams
- Outlook Calendar/Mail
- Google Calendar/Mail
Timeline
STRATEGY AND PROGRAM LEAD
Clorox
03.2022 - Current
COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
Cisco
11.2021 - 03.2022
PROGRAM MANAGER, LEGAL
Cisco
09.2019 - 11.2021
PROGRAM MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN
Cisco
07.2018 - 09.2019
PROJECT MANAGER, SALES & MARKETING
Cisco
12.2016 - 07.2018
PROJECT MANAGER, MARKETING
SEO.Expert
07.2016 - 12.2016
BRAND MARKETING MANAGER
White Plum
04.2015 - 07.2016
MARKETING COORDINATOR
White Plum
01.2014 - 04.2015
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
California State University