Jacey Marushia-Laurain

Jacey Marushia-Laurain has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. They currently hold the position of Head of Operations at Abound, starting in June 2021. Prior to this, Jacey worked at HP from December 2018 to June 2021, where they served as the Strategy & Operations Lead - Chief of Staff.

Before joining HP, Jacey held the role of Director of Operations at Opal from January 2015 to August 2018. In this role, they were responsible for managing and overseeing various operational functions, including IT, InfoSec, HR, facilities, and vendor management. They also collaborated with the legal team to ensure compliance with customer, vendor, and legislative requirements.

Jacey also has experience as an Independent Consultant at Sharp Business Consulting from June 2014 to January 2015. In this role, they were responsible for developing marketing and sales pipelines for startups and acted as the primary point of contact for clients.

Furthermore, Jacey has entrepreneurial experience, having served as the CEO of Treelectriq from September 2013 to June 2014. In this role, they led a team in developing a startup and business entity, managed relationships with key partners, and achieved success in the UO New Venture Championship.

Earlier in their career, Jacey worked as a Marketing Intern at Blount International, Inc. in 2013, and as a Healthcare Sales Account Specialist at Dow Corning from October 2008 to August 2012. In the latter role, they were responsible for developing and managing sales in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical industries.

Prior to that, Jacey worked as a Technical Instruction at Rockwell Automation from June 2006 to October 2008. In this position, they delivered training on Rockwell products and software, tailored training to various customer experience levels, and were recognized for their technical competency.

Overall, Jacey Marushia-Laurain has a strong background in operations, strategy, consulting, sales, and entrepreneurship, with experience in various industries.

Jacey Marushia-Laurain holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Michigan State University. It is unclear when this degree was obtained. Additionally, they have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Disruptive Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Portland State University, although the timeline for this degree is also unknown.

In terms of certifications, Jacey has completed the Cyber Security Bootcamp for Women provided by the ICTTF - International Cyber Threat Task Force in May 2021. In May 2017, they obtained a certification titled "A Shark-Filled Moat: Restrictive Covenants Done Right" from Barran Liebman LLP. Prior to that, in March 2017, they obtained a certification titled "The Best Offense Is A Good Defense - Getting Your Workplace In Shape With A Strong Foundation of Proactive Strategies" from the same institution. In July 2016, Jacey obtained a certification called "Be Healthy, Be Happy: Wellness Program Updates for Your Workplace" from Barran Liebman LLP. In March 2016, they obtained a certificate of attendance for a program titled "Don't Get Left Behind, Spring Forward with Essential OFLA/FMLA Tips & Tricks" from Barran Liebman LLP. Furthermore, they completed the "Management 1.0 Series" and "Performance Management that Gets Results" programs in March 2016 and June 2015, respectively, both provided by Trupp HR, Inc. Lastly, in May 2015, Jacey obtained a certification called "Unleashing SUPER Supervisors" from Trupp HR, Inc.