Mary Brown

Mary Brown has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Mary currently works as the Commerce Experience Strategy Lead at Verndale since November 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Sr. Ecommerce & Digital Strategist at OSF Digital from February 2023 to November 2023, where they provided consulting services to retailers and brands for their omnichannel acceleration strategy and roadmapping, digital marketing optimization, and more.

Mary's previous positions include Director Ecommerce Product Management & Customer Experience at Title Nine from October 2018 to February 2023, where they led the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for innovative digital experiences. Mary also served as the Director of Ecommerce at Title Nine from July 2015 to October 2018, leading the ecommerce business strategy and execution for increased online sales.

Additionally, Mary worked as a Coach & Mentor in Product Management at UC Berkeley Executive Education from October 2021 to January 2023. Mary also has experience as the Director of Ecommerce/Marketing at Arthur Beren Shoes from August 2014 to July 2015 and as the Director of Marketing and Ecommerce at Eastland Shoe Corp from February 2009 to August 2014.

Mary started their professional career as a Senior Brand Strategy Planner at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide from September 2006 to October 2008. Prior to that, they served as the President of Imago Creative, where they strategically evolved the boutique agency into an integrated marketing firm specializing in marketing to women.

Mary's earliest work experience can be traced back to their role as an Art Director/Associate Creative Director at LEDA from November 1990 to March 1995.

Overall, Mary has held various roles in strategy, ecommerce, marketing, and creative direction throughout their career, demonstrating their expertise in these areas.

Mary Brown has completed the following education programs and certifications:

- Executive Education Program in Product Management from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.

- Master Certificate in Digital Marketing from the University of San Francisco.

- Humanities studies at Reed College.

- BFA in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute.

- Attended The Athenian School, but the degree and field of study are unspecified.

Additionally, Mary has obtained the following certifications:

- Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner from Prosci (obtained in 2023).

- Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist from Salesforce (obtained in 2023).

- Product Council Member from Searchmetrics (obtained in 2021).

- ACMP Member Badge from the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP Global) (no specific date provided).