Margie Galeano
Tampa,FL
Summary
Strategic Event & Program Manager with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end planning and execution of complex global events across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. PMP®-certified, with a strong program management foundation, translating business, brand, and leadership objectives into high-impact event experiences for 800+ global sales professionals, delivering measurable results. Trusted owner of event strategy, budgeting, vendor management, content coordination, and on-site delivery, recognized for calm, structured execution and consistently strong outcomes (90%+ participation, 85%+ NPS).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Enablement Program Manager
Pure Storage
12.2022 - 11.2025
- Led end-to-end delivery of quarterly global onboarding and enablement events, supporting 550+ Sales Engineers through SE Boot Camps and 300+ non-technical sellers across AMER, EMEA, and APJ, with ownership spanning strategic planning, on-site execution, and post-event reporting.
- Owned event strategy and experience design for technical and non-technical seller programs, including agendas, run-of-show, speaker programs, engagement activities, and networking experiences aligned to leadership priorities and brand standards.
- Oversaw all event operations, including budget planning and tracking, venue sourcing, vendor selection and negotiation, travel coordination, AV, catering, and on-site logistics.
- Served as the primary point of contact for speakers, stakeholders, and vendors, managing communications, schedules, rehearsals, and day-of execution to ensure seamless delivery.
- Managed cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver events on time and within scope while maintaining a calm, structured execution environment.
- Measured event success using KPIs and participant feedback (85%+ NPS) and led post-event debriefs and executive reporting to continuously refine and improve future event cycles.
Technical Enablement Program Manager
Pure Storage
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Led delivery and execution of global enablement programs supporting field readiness and reinforcement across technical sales audiences.
- Built and managed quarterly and ongoing enablement delivery plans, defining scope, milestones, and timelines to ensure predictable, repeatable execution.
- Tracked program milestones, participation, and effectiveness, providing proactive status updates and outcome reporting for leadership reviews and business meetings.
- Used enablement metrics and learner feedback to continuously refine programs, providing recommendations to improve effectiveness, engagement, and outcomes.
Certification Program Manager
Pure Storage
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Coordinated certification programs and workshops, supporting execution through scheduling, logistics, and collaboration with internal teams and executive stakeholders.
- Managed content readiness processes, partnering with executive stakeholders on content development and dry-run rehearsals to ensure quality, alignment, and timeline adherence.
- Tracked certification content workload and production status using internal tools, overseeing transcription and translation workflows to support timely global content delivery.
- Built dashboards and implemented participant feedback surveys to track candidate data, support certification event logistics, and inform continuous improvement of content and delivery.
Program Manager, People Operations (Tech)
Google
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Led executive recruiting operations through Google Online Careers, managing senior-level candidate pipelines, client relationships, and end-to-end coordination for executive searches.
- Analyzed and presented operational data to senior stakeholders, driving process improvements that increased efficiency, consistency, and program performance.
- Implemented standardized recruiting processes and workflows across EMEA and APAC, enabling global scalability and operational alignment.
Executive Assistant/Transaction Coordinator
DJM Capital Partners, Inc
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided high-trust operational support for executives, managing complex calendars, travel coordination, and scheduling of facilities and resources to ensure smooth, efficient daily operations.
- Partnered closely with the Investor Relations Manager to manage investor profiles and documentation, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely access to information.
- Reviewed, prepared, and managed transaction disclosure documentation, maintaining compliant electronic filing systems and ensuring all materials were fully executed and submitted accurately prior to escrow close.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Foothill College
Los Altos, CASkills
- Event Planning & Execution
- Event Operations
- Global Event Delivery
- Agenda & Show Flow Design
- Logistics Oversight
- Budget & Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Post-Event Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Program Management (PMP®)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Senior Technical Enablement Program Manager
Pure Storage
12.2022 - 11.2025
Technical Enablement Program Manager
Pure Storage
05.2021 - 12.2022
Certification Program Manager
Pure Storage
05.2019 - 05.2021
Program Manager, People Operations (Tech)
Google
05.2018 - 05.2019
Executive Assistant/Transaction Coordinator
DJM Capital Partners, Inc
02.2015 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Communications
Foothill College
Awards
- Pure Storage Impact Award, SE Organization — February 2025
- Pure Storage SE Organization Transformation MVP Award, SE Organization — February 2025