About Me.

I’m a hands-on operator with 15+ years of experience, a Johns Hopkins MBA, and a career built on leading teams, managing facilities, and ensuring compliance. I focus on building simple systems, supporting leadership, and keeping the right work moving forward. I take pride in staying organized, connecting the details, and making it easier for others to lead and grow.

Above all, I operate under the belief that people are the greatest competitive advantage.

My background includes a wide range of wear-all-hats operational roles, from my current position running end-to-end workflows, financial software, and vendor relationships at Atlas7, to managing facilities, compliance, and supervising a team of 10 at Geiger Pump & Equipment. I also have a deep appreciation for mission-driven work from my early career as the Director of Marketing for the Garrett-Williamson Foundation. Mission-driven work is something I’m looking to get back to, if you're reading this and serving the community please be sure to connect with me.

Thank you so much for your time and stopping by.

If you'd like my full resume or to connect please email me at marisajeandean[at]gmail.com :)

Education

Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School - MBA, 2021
Moore College of Art + Design - Certificate in Web Design, 2014
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - BA in Communication Studies, 2005 Minors: Graphic Design & Spanish

Core Skills

Strategic Project Management (Asana, Basecamp)
Marketing Operations & Campaign Management
Financial Operations & Compliance (QuickBooks, Avalara, Justworks)
Vendor Partnership Development
Process Optimization & SOP Creation
Communication & Cross-Functional Leadership
Microsoft 365 (Dynamics365, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Google Workspace, Outreach.io, Canva

Experience

Atlas7 | February 2023 - Present

Atlas7 resells cybersecurity and IT solutions for SMB and enterprise clients through vendor partnerships and multi-stakeholder projects. Expanded responsibilities in April 2024 to lead strategic partnerships and marketing while continuing executive support and business operations. [www.atlas7.com]

Head of Business Operations | February 2023 – Present

Created SOPs for onboarding, communications, and daily operations to improve team consistency.
Designed an Account Executive commission tool to boost transparency and motivation.
Streamlined post-sale operations: tracking, invoicing, revenue recognition.
Cut payroll processing time by 50% and optimized financial controls.
Ensured 100% federal compliance for I-9 verification across seven states.
Relaunched company website in 10 days, strengthening brand messaging for major campaigns.
Co-led Intel + SAS webinar, generating 400 qualified leads and aligning cross-brand messaging.
Surpassed industry benchmarks with a 70% click-through rate on redesigned marketing emails.
Streamlined workflows across 15 vendor partnerships to keep sales pipelines active.
Managed compliance and state filings during subsidiary spin-off, avoiding delays and penalties.

Independent Contractor | October 2021 - January 2023

After completing my MBA, worked independently to broaden industry exposure and apply transferable skills. Supported CEOs and small teams across biotech, recruiting, design, and marketing with executive support, communications, project management, and vendor coordination. [www.marisadean.com]

Delivered project coordination, operations setup, and marketing support across five client organizations.
Led Asana project tracking, client communications, vendor management, and event coordination.
Designed marketing decks and supported national experiential campaigns.

Geiger Pump & Equipment Co. | June 2012 - October 2021

Regional distributor serving municipalities and utilities. Promoted twice over nine years, advancing from customer service to finance/ops and ultimately Operations Manager. Completed MBA at Johns Hopkins while working full time, commuting evenings to Baltimore. [www.geigerinc.com]

Operations Manager | August 2020 – October 2021

Supervised a team of 10 customer service reps and inside sales engineers, overseeing daily priorities and workflows.
Partnered with CEO to run quarterly staff meetings for 60 employees.
Coordinated onboarding/training for 23 staff post-acquisition, ensuring smooth integration.
Developed remote work systems during COVID to maintain continuity.

Operations Specialist – Accounting | May 2018 – August 2020

Managed A/P and vendor invoices, securing above-average savings with early payment discounts.
Negotiated a $58K return swap to reduce unneeded inventory, using a system based on customer history.
Reconciled expenses and supported accurate month-end close and reporting.

Customer Service / Inside Sales | June 2012 – May 2018

Processed client orders, coordinated vendor issues, and resolved product concerns.
Organized biannual symposiums with 300+ attendees, managing event logistics.
Redesigned company website and produced employee training videos.

Associate Producer, Glass Entertainment Group | March 2008 - June 2012

Glass Entertainment Group is a full-service production company specializing in unscripted television, documentaries, and branded content for major networks. In this environment, I supported show development by researching, budgeting, casting participants, coordinating product placements, and pitching episode concepts to network executives. [www.glassentertainmentgroup.com]

Director of Marketing, Garrett-Williamson Foundation | June 2006 - March 2008

At Garrett Williamson, a nonprofit serving children and families through education and play, I led early marketing and communications efforts across a historic, mission-driven campus. I helped develop the organization’s first logo and website, wrote press releases, redesigned the school newsletter, photographed every child for promotional materials, and organized monthly fundraisers and an annual gala — all to help bring visibility and consistency to a community doing meaningful work. [www.garrettwilliamson.org]

Associate Marketing Manager, Connors Advertising & Design, Inc. | June 2005 - June 2006

Connors Advertising was my first job out of college — a small, fast-paced agency where I learned the rhythms of client service, creative production, and getting things done. I supported account work, handled office operations, helped with payroll, and yes, even supported my boss’s band. I gained a lifelong mentor and friend. [www.pc-advertising.com]