Suzanne S.

Experience

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  Your Cohort

  Fractional CFO

  Jun 2025 - Present

  We empower founders & CEOs with experienced C-suite leaders who help scale, maximum operations, and drive revenue growth.

  • Co-founded Your Cohort to provide fractional C-suite leaders who help startups scale and drive revenue growth.
  • Provide data-driven CFO leadership focused on identifying opportunities and solving complex business issues.
  • Support finance, operations, marketing and communications with experienced fractional executives.
  • Leverage team experience from top brands and startups to build relationships and deliver results at every stage.
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  Gates Foundation

  Expert Consulting Unit Lead, Design, Analyze, Communicate (DAC)

  Nov 2024 - Present

  We are a nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world

  • Lead the DAC expert consulting unit to design and deliver evidence-driven programs.
  • Partner with grantees and partners to analyze results and improve equity globally.
  • Translate research and analysis into clear communications for internal and external stakeholders.
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  ProctorFree

  COO

  Dec 2020 - Present

  ProctorFree is an on-demand, easy-to-use, and cost-effective online proctoring solution for higher education institutions and professional organizations.

  • Led operations for an on-demand, easy-to-use online proctoring platform for higher education and professional organizations.
  • Managed secure proctoring services offering both fully automated and human-assisted proctoring.
  • Oversaw integrations with major LMS platforms including Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, and Moodle.
  • Implemented secure browser, psychometrics, and proctored exam delivery to maintain exam credibility.
  • Scaled 24/7 on-demand access, simplified setup, and responsive support with customizable options.
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  Tech Talent & Strategy

  COO

  May 2017 - Dec 2020

  Formerly Tech Talent South, we provide technical training, recruiting & staffing, with a nationwide network of 70,000+ students, corporate clients & more.

  • Led operations to grow tech talent across the South and support startups and entrepreneurs.
  • Focused programs on passionate, persistent, and creative learners rather than pedigrees or resumes.
  • Delivered exposure to programming and technology to teach creative problem-solving and MVP prototyping.
  • Scaled Code Immersion programs across multiple cities including Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Phoenix.
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  Gravy Gifts

  COO

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Gravy's business solution makes gifting employees, clients and partners simple and memorable.

  • Serve as COO for a personal corporate gifting boutique offering a highly curated catalog.
  • Provide bespoke gift wrap, multiple send methods, occasion reminders, and concierge services.
  • Act as the gifting program quarterback, designing memorable experiences for employees, clients, and partners.
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  Jibe (Acquired by iCIMS)

  SVP of Operations

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

  iCIMS is the Talent Cloud company that empowers organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the talent that builds a winning workforce.

  • Led operations during Jibe’s acquisition to integrate teams and operational systems into iCIMS.
  • Managed cross-functional operations supporting recruitment marketing, onboarding, and candidate experience.
  • Optimized processes to scale platform reliability and support rapid growth across client accounts.
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  Jibe, an iCIMS Company

  VP of Operations

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Oversaw day-to-day operations for Jibe to maintain service reliability and operational excellence.
  • Coordinated between product, engineering, and client teams to deliver recruitment solutions at scale.
  • Implemented operational metrics and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
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  Jibe, an iCIMS Company

  VP of Marketing

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Directed marketing strategy for Jibe to drive brand awareness and demand generation.
  • Built campaigns and content to communicate product value to enterprise HR and recruiting teams.
  • Aligned marketing, sales, and product efforts to accelerate customer acquisition and retention.

• Independent Consultant

  Consultant

  Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Independent Consultant is a company.

  • Provide independent consulting across operations, strategy, and marketing for growth-stage companies.
  • Advise leadership teams on scaling processes, go-to-market, and organizational design.
  • Deliver short-term program leadership and operational restructuring as an independent advisor.

• Quidsi Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon

  Site Director, Diapers.com

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Quidsi Inc., is a subsidiary of Amazon and entrepreneurial parent company to Diapers.com, Soap.com, BeautyBar.com, Wag.com, Casa.com, and Yoyo.com.

  • Directed site operations for Diapers.com, optimizing end-to-end customer experience.
  • Managed fulfillment, customer care, and site performance to support millions of daily visitors.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver curated product selection and lightning-fast delivery.

• Quidsi Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon

  Director of Merchandising, Diapers.com

  Sep 2008 - Dec 2010

  • Led merchandising strategy for Diapers.com, curating product selection and pricing to maximize conversion.
  • Partnered with suppliers to expand assortment and maintain a mom-centric product offering.
  • Used data-driven insights to optimize assortment, promotions, and inventory allocation.
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  Morgan Stanley

  Vice President

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2008

  Morgan Stanley helps people, institutions and governments raise, manage and distribute the capital they need to achieve their goals.

  • Served as Primary Desk Analyst covering Investment Grade Retail and Consumer sectors.
  • Performed credit analysis and supported trade execution for institutional clients.
  • Advised sales and trading teams with sector research to inform client strategies.
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  General Motors

  Summer Intern - New York Treasurer's Office

  May 2004 - Jul 2004

  GM is driving the future with a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, using innovation, talent and technology to create safer, smarter and more sustainable mobility.

  • Summer intern in the New York Treasurer's Office supporting foreign exchange and capital markets groups.