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Lauren Gniazdowski ConsultingOperations and Strategy Consultant
Jan. 2025New York City Metropolitan AreaLending my expertise and very particular set of skills (Liam Neeson reference intended) to companies that are ready to level up their business operations and/or content operations.
Operators GuildMember
Mar. 2024Operators Guild is the premier private community and ecosystem for finance and operational professionals at high growth companies. OG is manically focused on empowering operators professionally and deepening investments through events, education, and developing talent.
Good Words LLCChief Operations Officer
Feb. 2021 - May. 2024Brooklyn, New York, United States• Served as the right hand and strategic partner to the CEO of a fully-remote technical writing consulting firm to align business functions to goals, resulting in 2x revenue growth during my tenure
• Designed leadership processes, including: planning meetings, goal-setting and OKRs, risk assessments
• Operationalized data sharing to identify trends, track metrics, and proactively drive improvements
• Directed strategic communications initiatives, translating executive thought leadership into compelling content across digital platforms (blogs, case studies, emails, social posts)
• Brokered trusting relationships with employees, clients, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure success
• Successfully negotiated contracts with clients and vendors; developed and enforced SLAs
• Secured and maintained two woman-owned business diversity certifications: WBENC and WOSB
Gallery Media GroupVP, Content Operations
Apr. 2019 - Apr. 2020Greater New York City Area• Researched and implemented a scalable project/content management system for increased efficiency
• Managed editorial budgets effectively to ensure the efficient allocation of resources
• Prioritized professional development of my reports and teams to foster a growth-oriented culture
Gallery Media GroupEditorial Operations Director
Jan. 2017 - Apr. 2019Greater New York City Area• Provided essential support during PureWow's acquisition by Gary Vaynerchuk’s VaynerX, maintaining operational continuity and safeguarding team morale
• Launched the brand ONE37pm while maintaining managerial and operational duties at PureWow
• Partnered with Growth on SEO strategy to boost organic traffic and search rankings across brands
PureWowManaging Editor
May. 2015 - Jan. 2017Greater New York City Area• Continued to level up content operations, including the introduction of daily pop culture news stories
• Oversaw a nation-wide network of freelancers (writers, editors, copy editors)
• Collaborated with marketing, sales, and design to execute branded content for major clients
• Top edited articles and attended photo shoots as needed
PureWowAssociate Managing Editor (PureWow)
Mar. 2014 - Apr. 2015Greater New York City Area• Redesigned PureWow's content operations, increasing daily production by 50 percent
• Defined content standards and legal best practices to scale the brand during a high-growth period
Reader's DigestAssistant Managing Editor
Feb. 2013 - Mar. 2014New York, NY• Managed the editorial internship program; interviewed, trained, and supervised interns • Oversaw online the content schedule; established and enforced processes and deadlines • Managed production of tablet (iPad, Kindle Fire) and e-reader editions (Kindle, Nook)
• Coordinated the newsletter program; edited content for four weekly editions and one daily edition
• Edited the travel section; curated content from various sources; researched and wrote original items
Reader's DigestAssistant Editor
Mar. 2011 - Feb. 2013New York, NY• Supported the managing editor in facilitating editorial operations across teams
• Edited 3 front-of-book sections; curated content from sources; wrote items • Created slide shows and blog posts for RD.com; produced a weekly food newsletter
• Acted as an editorial liaison at photo shoots; researched images for print, tablet, and online
• Managed the editorial internship program; supervised interns
Reader's DigestProduction Assistant
Jul. 2008 - Mar. 2011New York, NY• Assisted the managing editor by providing administrative and general support
• Managed content databases; updated publishing technology systems
• Prepared magazine content for Kindle, Nook, and Zinio editions
• Wrote front-of-book items; conducted interviews; performed entry-level editing tasks
Daily News Tribune, Community Newspaper CompanyState House Correspondent
Sep. 2007 - Dec. 2007Boston, MA• Covered government and politics as part of the Boston University State House Program
• Filed two to three stories a week on deadline; pitched and wrote longer news features
Vogue Entertaining + Travel, AustraliaEditorial Intern
Jun. 2007 - Jul. 2007Sydney, Australia• Wrote, researched, fact-checked, and archived content; assisted the deputy editor
• Profiled a Sydney-based chef for an article published in the August/September 2007 issue
• Reported stories and researched photography for a city guide to Melbourne, Australia
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