Jennifer Hyde

Director, Portfolio & Partnerships at Gateway Services Inc.

Jennifer Hyde (Whiting) has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Jennifer started their career in 2003 as a Sidewalk Surveyor at the City Of Guelph and subsequently worked as a Concrete Finisher in 2004. In 2005, they served as a General Maintenance Summer Student at the City of Guelph.

Moving into the marketing field, Jennifer joined Organic Meadow Inc. in 2005 as a Marketing Coordinator. Jennifer worked their way up to become a Product Manager in 2009. Their responsibilities included developing and executing marketing and advertising programs, measuring ROI, copywriting, and presenting to key stakeholders. Jennifer also managed social media, packaging design, trade shows, and marketing collateral. Jennifer successfully wrote and applied for government grants and built strong relationships with co-packers and stakeholders. Jennifer managed a marketing coordinator and administrator during their time at Organic Meadow Inc.

In 2014, Jennifer transitioned to the Ontario Natural Food Coop as a Brand Manager for their private label. Their work involved managing marketing activities, trade show management, sales, advertising, packaging design, and PR management. Jennifer developed marketing and communications plans, addressed customer inquiries, and created brand standards. Jennifer acted as a liaison between producers and processors for new product development.

Jennifer's most recent role was at Gateway Services Inc., starting in 2016 as a Product Development Manager. Jennifer was responsible for driving organizational growth through strategic portfolio management and developing new products based on briefs from the CX team. Jennifer secured strategic partnerships to unlock marketing and sales opportunities. In 2020, they took on the role of Marketing Manager at Gateway Services Inc. before transitioning to their current role as Director, Portfolio & Partnerships, where they are focused on driving growth through strategic portfolio management and partnerships.

Overall, Jennifer Hyde (Whiting) has demonstrated a strong background in marketing, product management, brand development, and strategic partnerships throughout their work experience.

Jennifer Hyde (Whiting) obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management from the University of Guelph, where they studied from 2001 to 2005.

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Guelph, Canada

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Gateway Services Inc.

Gateway Services is North America’s leading accredited pet aftercare provider offering 24/7 professional grief support, memorial keepsakes, pet burial, and fully trackable pet cremation. With 150+ locations, 2,000 team members and servicing over 17,000 veterinary clinics across North America, Gateway has built a solid reputation for providing compassionate and respectful aftercare for pets and the people who love them. Built on the foundation of Gateway Pet Memorial Services, Canada’s first accredited pet aftercare provider, Gateway Services Inc. continues to carry the legacy of ethical pet cremation across North America. As a team of talented people with a shared vision for upholding the highest pet aftercare standards in the industry, we believe that the same principles that guided the path of Gateway Pet Memorial – respect, honesty, trust, and integrity – hold true for today. From our leading-edge technology and extensive line of products to our streamlined processes and modern facilities, we have established the benchmark for the highest level of pet aftercare across our group of companies. With a solid reputation for helping veterinary partners give their clients the best pet aftercare services possible, we are always mindful of our special responsibility to provide a dignified and respectful memorial choice for every pet. OUR VISION As the cornerstone for pet aftercare, we will continue to build our family of companies and create meaningful partnerships in order to offer the best pet aftercare services across North America. OUR VALUES • People First • Exceed Expectations • (HIT) Honesty, Integrity, Trust • Be Passionate and Caring • Continuously Improve Gateway has proudly achieved the esteemed Great Place To Work Certification™ in both Canada and the USA, a testament to our exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Join our team and experience the rewarding environment that has earned us this prestigious recognition.


Headquarters

Guelph, Canada

Employees

201-500

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