LauraJane Hyde
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished leader known for enhancing community engagement through strategic marketing and advocacy efforts. Demonstrated success in recruiting and developing talent while overseeing organizational operations, ensuring compliance, and promoting an ethical workplace.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Gilda's Club Chicago
Chicago, IL
07.1998 - 09.2026
- Fostered partnerships with healthcare organizations to expand program offerings.
- Led fundraising initiatives to support cancer services and programs.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
- Oversaw financial planning and budget management for nonprofit operations.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to enhance team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with board members to set organizational goals and policies.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
- Developed marketing strategies to boost community engagement and awareness.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties.
- Advocated for cancer patients' needs through public speaking and outreach efforts.
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
- Introduced innovative approaches that improved efficiency while reducing costs.
- Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Directed long-term research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
- Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained open communication channels between departments to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
- Spearheaded internal initiatives designed to foster collaboration among staff members.
- Reviewed current systems and processes regularly for potential improvements or upgrades.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York05-1983
Timeline
CEO
Gilda's Club Chicago
07.1998 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Rochester