MARY JANE (MJ) DURKIN
Partnerships & Operations Leader
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in tech, venture capital, and early-stage start ups, specializing in Operations and Partnerships. Proven track record of building effective teams and ecosystems, managing highly complex projects, and innovative process improvements. Passionate about leveraging a diverse background and ability to deliver results to contribute to the success and growth of a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
Years at Google
3
3
Years working with startups and venture capital
Work History
Director of Partnerships & Operations
SOSV / HAX
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Led HAX's first US headquarters buildout of 40k square foot facility inclusive of wet lab, machine shop, co-working, and expansion space in downtown Newark, NJ. Key responsibilities included strategic site selection, vendor oversight, and budget management.
- Managed all onsite People Operations, including establishing workplace culture, managing vendor relations, escalation management, process implementation, and day-to-day support
- Built internal HAX team, and portfolio company teams. Hiring strategies grew full-time staff from 1 to 12 employees in 6 months, and implemented year long intern program with 10+ interns from local universities to support local hiring and startup growth
- Designed and implemented incentives to attract and retain start up companies to Newark with external partners such as universities, small businesses, and government organizations, which helped grow HAX Newark companies from 0 to 18 in 1 year.
Program Manager - Mental Health & Wellness
Google
Bay Area, California
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed mental health, wellness and family programs from conception to completion, including vendor procurement and management, financial and performance analysis, stakeholder communication, and operational processes for 100k global employees
- Collaborated with Fitness & Food teams to create cross-functional, data-driven programs, such as monthly wellness challenges, revised group workout offerings, and incentive programs, across 70+ global offices
- Managed Google's flu prevention strategy including a record-breaking onsite flu shot program with 100+ clinics and 30K vaccines delivered
- Implemented process efficiencies which saved 600+ hours of employee time annually
- Led market analysis and RFP to change benefits provider and benefit design of a child care benefit, which has improved benefit performance by 65% over 3 years in KPI
- Served as Analytics and Communications Specialist on People Operations' COVID-19 Project Management Office, which was a cross-functional effort to drive all people-related issues including immigration, hiring, office closures, and mental health support in response to COVID-19.
Executive Staffing Associate
Google
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Coordinated executive leadership recruiting process end-to-end, including curated onsite cultural experiences, and working directly with executive level candidates and hiring managers
- Performed data and workflow analysis to identify and drive solutions for expanded interviewer training, which allowed for sustainable ability to recruit top talent.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, English
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Partnership Development
Websites
Timeline
Director of Partnerships & Operations
SOSV / HAX
11.2021 - 09.2023
Program Manager - Mental Health & Wellness
Google
01.2015 - 01.2021
Executive Staffing Associate
Google
07.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, English
University of Notre Dame
08.2009 - 05.2013
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