Jennifer Markas Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Responsible for the growth and success of a 2,000+ business member organization and separate charitable foundation both dedicated to the advancement of professional women in the jewelry and watch industry through.
• Manages 2 direct reports, a 32-person Board of Directors, 165 volunteer leaders and numerous consultants across North America
• Developed annual programming series titled “WJA Masterclass” to meet the changing needs of the next generation of women leaders in the jewelry industry through leadership development courses, including soft and hard.
• Implemented the first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee on the Board of Directors in January 2020 and helped develop DEI strategy to embed across organization, including developing the first DEI speaking series.
• Developed and launched the Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability Education Fund through WJA Foundation with the aim to train and develop more sustainability champions in the fashion and accessories industry in.
• Works closely with Platinum Guild International, GIA, Jeweler’s Mutual and other prominent jewelry industry companies to award grants and scholarships to emerging designers for sustainability education, jewelry design.

Greater New York City Area

• Together with the Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications teams, lead cross-functional strategy and execution of communicating Tiffany’s longstanding sustainability history, and goals and commitments through its.
• Worked with in-house facilities team and third-party consultants on Scope 1,2, and 3 emissions strategy and data collection
• Responsible for reporting sustainability progress, metrics and updates to Investor Relations team and C-suite executives; presented quarterly updates and ad-hoc briefing materials for CEO to use during press trips.
• Managed Sustainability Analyst who assisted with data collection, sustainability reporting, and various department strategies, including product and packaging
• Worked closely with subject matter experts including internal Supply Chain, Responsible Sourcing and Design & Innovation teams across the globe to implement environmental strategy, and develop effective data reporting.
• Collaborated with Internal and External Communications teams on daily basis to develop compelling digital, email and e-commerce messaging; provided strategic direction and content expertise on all digital assets.

Greater New York City Area

Part-time faculty member at midtown campus; teaches senior college students in their final internship course with subject matter ranging from interviewing techniques to areas of professional development in the design industry. Advises students on best career options, networking opportunities, extended areas of study and grades them on various in-class.

Long Island City

• Managed $86 million annual budget for various CSR initiatives: sustainable cities and energy investments, financial inclusion and job pathways, and micro-entrepreneurship programs for low-income women
• Responsible for conducting grant compliance for 450+ organizations including creating/defining metrics, presentation of quarterly/annual assessments and communicating action plans
• Developed new risk assessment tools for Citibank Foundation and reported on risks and opportunities of each new investment; together with Grants team, measured and evaluated the impact of Citi’s giving and future focus.
• Liaised with the Volunteers Team to effectively produce over 100 events for Citi employees to participate in around the United States

Morristown, NJ

Mayoral Appointee on Morristown Environmental Commission; Community Outreach Committee

Greater New York City Area

• Responsible for financial oversight of mid-sized architecture firm and management of operations team across 3 international cities providing daily direction, monthly milestones and annual goals for 4 team members in.
• Oversees fiscal management for 10+ international construction projects totaling $500 million including annual budget creation, monthly reporting to upper management and relationships with client teams ranging from.
• Restructured talent management objectives and streamlined Human Resources functions including payroll, healthcare and retirement plan management resulting in 18% savings year over year

Greater New York City Area

New York City

• Controlled museum budget, monitored and ensured efficient use of museum resources through coordination with staff outside Finance department; including conducting project cost estimations and participating in bid.
• Collaborated with Exhibitions Department on legal and financial agreements between venues, worked with the Education Department on continuous grant reporting, and liaised with the Board of Directors on deaccession and.
• Accountable for completing complex quarterly financial grant reports and budget applications to over 75 foundations, government agencies, and private donors

• Created the ability to track and analyze monthly financial performance using Business Objects and Microsoft Excel models thereby increasing value added service to Top 100 Clients including GE & Pfizer
• Designed robust sales presentations in conjunction with marketing team to present to Oakwood’s Top 100 Clients yielding 37% increase in number of units contracted in 2007

Advanced Diploma, Clean Technology

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Design History/Architectural History/Sustainable Design

Activities and Societies: Guest Lecturer

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance