Preston Giles

Director Of Operations at Markaaz

Preston Giles has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Preston is currently working as the Director of Operations at Markaaz, where they collaborate with leadership to set goals and develop strategies to improve company operations. Prior to this, they served as the Lead Project Manager at Markaaz, focusing on managing complex projects and ensuring team timelines and budgets were met.

Before joining Markaaz, Preston worked as a Product Manager Domain Expert at Walmart eCommerce. In this role, they provided leadership by assessing processes, recommending technical improvements, and contributing to organizational objectives. Preston also played a key role in reviewing processes and addressing the impact of changes across the company.

Preston's earlier experience includes serving in the United States Air Force. Preston held various roles, including Program Manager and Senior Project Manager, where they demonstrated leadership and innovative problem-solving skills. Preston successfully improved non-compliant programs and achieved 100% customer satisfaction during their tenure.

Furthermore, Preston has experience in construction as a Project Manager at North East Texas Building and Remodeling. Preston managed comprehensive construction projects, overseeing multiple subcontractors, and ensuring projects were completed within budget and on time.

Overall, Preston's work experience showcases their ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and drive organizational improvements in various industries.

Preston Giles earned a Bachelor's degree in Game Design from Full Sail University in 2020, followed by a Master's degree in Business Intelligence from the same university in 2021. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate's degree in Meteorology from the Community College of the Air Force between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Personal Branding on Social Media, Social Selling with LinkedIn, and Writing Recommendations from LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning in 2021.

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  • Director Of Operations

    February, 2021 - present

  • Lead Project Manager

    October, 2020

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