

Hi, I'm Stephany, the person C-suite leaders hand a structureless problem to and get a system back.
I work at the intersection of people, process, and performance to turn ambitious mandates into scalable systems, building CRM infrastructure during a 4.5x headcount scale at a Series B startup, aligning cross-functional teams across a $12M multi-brand portfolio, or rebuilding a retention model before a client contract walked. I bring sharp execution and a human-first lens to work that's usually happening under pressure.
Because growth doesn't happen in spreadsheets alone, it happens in conversations, systems, rituals, and culture. That's where I do my best work.
What I Do Best:
Strategic Alignment — "I translate vision into executable roadmaps, the same skill that took a Series B from 22 to 100 employees on one shared data system in under six months.
Operational Excellence — "I design processes that simplify, streamline, and stick, cutting turnover 40% and ramp-up time 50% on a contract that was at risk of walking.
Culture-Led Growth — "I believe in scaling with soul, psychological safety, and clarity of communication aren't nice-to-haves, they're what held a 25-point client satisfaction lift in place.
I've led global client teams, launched multi-million-dollar solutions, and optimized operations across companies like Meta, Mars, and fast-growing SaaS startups. But the real throughline? Trust, traction, and transformation. That's what I build and who I am in every room I walk into. You'll find me obsessing over workflows, facilitating tough conversations, or writing about psychological safety and operational effectiveness (with a good iced coffee nearby).
Let's Build Something That Scales.
Experience, Education
& Certifications.
EXPERIENCE
2023–Present · Sage Maven Brand Advisory · Founder & Principal Strategist
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Situation: No existing infrastructure, platform, or client base to build from.
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Action: Built the offer architecture, content engine, lead-generation system, and full client-delivery infrastructure — end-to-end, with no outside investment.
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Impact: A working acquisition funnel from cold signal to discovery call to delivery, generating revenue as a solo practice.
2022–2023 · Talkiatry · Marketing Operations Consultant
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Situation: A Series B company was scaling 4.5x in headcount with no incumbent procurement function and no operations infrastructure to speak of.
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Action: Built the vendor strategy from nothing (PR, advertising, CRM); delivered a full HubSpot rollout in five to six months.
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Impact: Grew from 22 to 100 employees working off the same data; ~25 stakeholders trained onto shared systems; ~$850K in annual vendor spend de-risked on a four-week deadline.
2021–2022 · Barefoot (Mars) · Client Partner, Director
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Situation: A $12M multi-brand book spanning eight Mars Pet Nutrition labels needed cross-functional pods aligned on shared retention KPIs.
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Action: Owned a $2M annual marketing budget; shifted spend mid-quarter to protect ROI on the highest-margin lines.
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Impact: 25% increase in customer retention; 10% increase in market share.
15 years, six companies, one throughline → The rest of the story lives here. Download Résumé (PDF)
EDUCATION
B.A. in Mass Communications, minors in Marketing and Behavioral Psychology, University of Central Florida.
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CERTIFICATION
2026 · AI Fluency Framework & Foundations, Anthropic
2025 · Product Management Foundations, Pendo
2020 · High-Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork & Negotiation — Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
2020 · Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling — Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
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Beyond the office...
We are the vibrant sum of our experiences, each hue shaped by how we show up both in the world and at work. I thrive by diving headfirst into challenges that stretch me, stir my curiosity, and keep me evolving.
Community
I believe we’re here for more than just our own journey. At my core is a deep, unwavering sense of service—an inner calling to contribute, uplift, and create meaningful impact. Few things drive me more than knowing I’ve made a positive difference in someone’s life or work.
A few projects I love to contribute to HERE
Fitness
Excercise is a form of therapy for me. As much as I delight in learning things for my mind, I enjoy challenging myself physically too!
Cooking
Cooking is one of my creative outlets. Nothing like mastering a sauce and getting those OOO and Ahhhs from my test subjects.
Design
Something about creating space experience is so fulfilling, also bringing a vision to reality is so fun.