Jackie Kardesh Email & Phone Number

Barrington, Il, Us

As Vice President of Operations at Kids & Company, a premier childcare provider under the French private equity firm Grandir, I lead the strategic and operational management of our centers across various regions. My role is essential in ensuring high-quality care and education while driving operational efficiency and growth.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement operational strategies that align with company goals. Enhance service delivery, optimize processes, and improve efficiency.Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations of over 70 centers, ensuring compliance with regulations and adherence to early childhood education best practices. Implement systems to improve care quality and support for children and staff.Team Management: Lead a team of regional managers and center directors, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Conduct performance reviews, mentor staff, and support professional development.Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation to meet targets. Analyze financial performance and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining care quality.Client and Stakeholder Relations: Build strong relationships with parents, community partners, and regulatory bodies. Address inquiries and concerns to ensure high satisfaction and engagement.Growth and Expansion: Drive expansion by identifying growth opportunities, such as new center openings and partnerships. Oversee integration of new locations into our operational framework.Innovation and Improvement: Promote innovative practices and technologies to enhance efficiency and educational experiences. Regularly assess and refine processes to stay ahead of industry trends.

Greater Chicago Area

Leadership in operations, Human Resources, facilities, customer relations, business development, strategic partnerships for the betterment of our organization’s future and growth.

Chicago

Kids & Company provides corporate clients’ employees with nurturing, innovative child care services for their children to play, learn and thrive throughout the day. We pride ourselves on being a leading trusted care and resource facility for some of the largest and most recognizable companies in North America with over 60 sites - and growing.

Manage the Marketer of the Year program, revenue generating activities and annual sponsorships.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

During my tenure as Advertising and Marketing Manager at the Phoenix Business Journal, I honed my communications expertise, focusing on delivering impactful content to the region’s leading executives to support business growth.Key Contributions:Event Leadership: Spearheaded the coordination of high-profile C-suite events, hosting up to 1,200 attendees, including celebrity guests and the Southwest's most influential executives.Pioneering Digital Strategies: Championed the early adoption of digital media by identifying and developing ethical, compelling revenue streams through innovative news and creative content initiatives.Strategic Sales Leadership: Led the sales department in driving revenue growth and boosting brand visibility across diverse platforms. My role involved crafting and executing comprehensive advertising campaigns, collaborating with clients to design tailored marketing solutions, and leveraging market insights to uncover new business opportunities.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with various teams to align sales objectives with the publication’s overall business goals, delivering results through data-driven strategies and creative problem-solving.Client Value Maximization: Focused on maximizing client value through effective advertising, whether via digital media, print advertising, or event sponsorships, ensuring businesses successfully reached their target audiences.My role was centered around enhancing the Phoenix Business Journal’s market presence and contributing to the broader success of our clients and the organization.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

As a Board Member of East Valley Emerging Leaders, I played a key role in guiding the organization's mission to empower and connect young professionals in the East Valley. My contributions included developing strategic initiatives to foster leadership development, organizing community engagement programs, and facilitating networking events that brought together emerging leaders across various industries. I collaborated with fellow board members to enhance the organization's outreach and impact, ensuring that our programs provided valuable opportunities for professional growth and community involvement. My commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders helped to strengthen the organization’s role as a vital resource for young professionals in the region.

The Governor's Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) is an annual awards gala that honors Arizona's technology leaders and innovators. The event attracts more than one thousand attendees each year for a night of networking, food, and entertainment. GCOI will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center with a strolling dinner format and will include a limited number of reserved sit down tables. The awards portion of the event will be a theatre style awards presentation. Attendees include technologists, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers.

The American Marketing Association Phoenix Chapter is the Valley's largest Marketing Organization. For information on becoming a member of this elite group of professionals please visit www.amaphoenix.org.