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San Francisco, CA, USA

Tracy L.

Consumer Marketing Leader for High-Growth Companies

Tracy Lessin is a consumer marketing executive with experience helping high growth companies scale by aligning brand and performance marketing. She is known for bringing structure to complex moments, using data and insight to shape marketing strategies that drive growth. Tracy works effectively across functions, helping teams align around priorities, remove obstacles, and execute against business goals. She has also built and led strong teams with a direct, transparent leadership style.

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Tracy L.

Experience

Aug 2024 — Present
Short & Long

Short & Long

Fractional CMO & Consultant

Most high growth companies arrive at the same moment: what got them here isn't enough to get them where they're going. The channel that drove early growth is plateauing. The team that got them here may not be the right one to get them there. Knowing what to build next — and making sure every marketing investment is in service of the business goal — is the work. Sometimes that's near-term performance: tightening acquisition, fixing the funnel, getting more out of what's already running. Sometimes it's longer-term brand building: changing how a category thinks, building the awareness that makes performance more efficient over time. And sometimes it's foundation: the team, the analytics, the infrastructure that makes everything else possible. Recent results: + Evaluated all marketing initiatives for a company missing volume targets — identified what to cut and what to protect, refocused the team, and turned around growth trend within two months. + Reoriented how a company invested in marketing by building visibility across the funnel, channels, and cohorts — pausing spend in one case to fix an underlying operational gap, accelerating investment in high-performing channels in another (projected sales lift: 11%). + Rebuilt how a team developed and tested large creative portfolio — taking the share that hit ROAS targets up 20% in a quarter. + Restored growth on core SKUs at a telehealth company by restructuring how performance was measured, how spend was allocated, and how the team was held accountable. + Defined the core benefits and RTBs for an end-of-life company repositioning away from traditional death care — giving the brand a clearer, more consistent story.

Dec 2018 — Dec 2023
Shift

Shift

Chief Marketing Officer

Shift is an online, technology-driven marketplace designed to make buying and selling used cars transparent and convenient.

  • Built the marketing function from the ground up, establishing analytics, performance, and brand marketing strategies and processes.
  • Successfully led marketing efforts contributing to revenue growth from $125M to $670M and a successful public listing.
Dec 2015 — Dec 2019
LifeLock (acquired by Norton)

LifeLock (acquired by Norton)

LifeLock (acquired by Gen) | Chief of Staff to CMO | Advertising & Strategy Director

LifeLock is a comprehensive, subscription-based identity theft and financial protection service

  • Developed a new brand strategy that increased the addressable market by 25%, significantly expanding Gen's reach.
  • Achieved $2.7M in cost savings through strategic optimization of agency partnerships, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of high-performing creative ideas and go-to-market plans, driving brand visibility and engagement.
  • Played a pivotal role as Chief of Staff to the CMO during the post-acquisition integration process, ensuring smooth organizational synergy between LifeLock and Gen.
Dec 2010 — Dec 2013
SunEdison AG

SunEdison AG

Senior Director of Marketing

SunEdison Home Solar was an early-stage residential division of SunEdison, a global solar energy company.

  • First marketing leader for SunEdison newly incubated consumer division, successfully launching the business unit.
  • Achieved $30M in revenue from zero during tenure, significantly contributing to the company's expansion into the B2C sector.
Jan 2009 — Dec 2011
PG&E

PG&E

Head of Consumer Acquisition & Retention

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a leading natural gas and electric utility, provides energy to 15 million people across California.

  • Devised and implemented innovative consumer acquisition strategies, significantly surpassing acquisition goals for 15 key energy-savings and income assistance programs.
  • Drove new levels of team accountability, directly contributing to the achievement of critical energy conservation objectives.
Jan 2000 — Dec 2009
The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company

Associate Director

The Clorox Company is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products.

  • Designed and executed integrated marketing plans for brands generating between $300M and $750M in revenue, driving growth and enhancing market presence.
  • Leveraged customer insights and comprehensive business knowledge to develop and implement brand strategies, resulting in the successful launch of new products.
  • Managed P&L across multiple divisions, demonstrating strong financial stewardship and the ability to optimize resources for maximum impact.
Jan 1993 — Dec 1998
Accenture

Accenture

Management Consultant

Accenture is a global professional services company offering a wide range of products and services across various industries, including strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations.

  • Oversaw system integration and business process redesign engagements across diverse sectors such as utility, retail, and healthcare.
  • Managed and delivered complex projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and achieving high satisfaction levels.