Janet Haugan
VP of People Ops & Organizational Effectiveness at Leanpath- Claim this Profile
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Andrew Shakman
I've worked with Janet for nine years at this point and witnessed the massive impact that she has had on Leanpath. She joined a team of 5 that was dreaming of scaling food waste prevention but struggling to do so. She was our first marketing leader who defined Leanpath's story, brand and the overall category of food waste prevention. Looking back, our company has grown at least 15X with Janet as a key leader. She has played critical roles over time in marketing, customer success and people ops. Today, she is the central cohesive force ensuring we work effectively and produce results as a company, leading our strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment and clarity, and chairing our EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) efforts. While always understated and humble, Janet is -- quite simply -- a rock star. She is wise, strategic, has amazing interpersonal skills, an indefatigable work ethic, and is constantly learning and growing. She understands all aspects of our business deeply and weaves them together as a conductor, ensuring we are in tune and making the music of food waste prevention happen!
Connie Gilfillan
Janet is one of the most savvy leaders I know. During our four years working together at Leanpath, I had the opportunity to witness Janet’s calming leadership presence, deliberate thought process, and the intention in which she leads. She’s also a fabulous communicator - be it via her marketing communications while directing a marketing team, growing accounts with new and existing clients, or the effortless way in which she facilitates communication between executives, customers and internal staff. Her versatile skill set has enabled her to grow a marketing department from start up to enterprise mode, bolster a customer success team to the next level, and break ground and pave the direction for a people ops focus and department; all which have been critical to Leanpath’s success and organizational effectiveness. Janet’s become a dear and trusted friend over the years, and anyone that has the opportunity to work with or for her is very fortunate.
Andrew Shakman
I've worked with Janet for nine years at this point and witnessed the massive impact that she has had on Leanpath. She joined a team of 5 that was dreaming of scaling food waste prevention but struggling to do so. She was our first marketing leader who defined Leanpath's story, brand and the overall category of food waste prevention. Looking back, our company has grown at least 15X with Janet as a key leader. She has played critical roles over time in marketing, customer success and people ops. Today, she is the central cohesive force ensuring we work effectively and produce results as a company, leading our strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment and clarity, and chairing our EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) efforts. While always understated and humble, Janet is -- quite simply -- a rock star. She is wise, strategic, has amazing interpersonal skills, an indefatigable work ethic, and is constantly learning and growing. She understands all aspects of our business deeply and weaves them together as a conductor, ensuring we are in tune and making the music of food waste prevention happen!
Connie Gilfillan
Janet is one of the most savvy leaders I know. During our four years working together at Leanpath, I had the opportunity to witness Janet’s calming leadership presence, deliberate thought process, and the intention in which she leads. She’s also a fabulous communicator - be it via her marketing communications while directing a marketing team, growing accounts with new and existing clients, or the effortless way in which she facilitates communication between executives, customers and internal staff. Her versatile skill set has enabled her to grow a marketing department from start up to enterprise mode, bolster a customer success team to the next level, and break ground and pave the direction for a people ops focus and department; all which have been critical to Leanpath’s success and organizational effectiveness. Janet’s become a dear and trusted friend over the years, and anyone that has the opportunity to work with or for her is very fortunate.
Andrew Shakman
I've worked with Janet for nine years at this point and witnessed the massive impact that she has had on Leanpath. She joined a team of 5 that was dreaming of scaling food waste prevention but struggling to do so. She was our first marketing leader who defined Leanpath's story, brand and the overall category of food waste prevention. Looking back, our company has grown at least 15X with Janet as a key leader. She has played critical roles over time in marketing, customer success and people ops. Today, she is the central cohesive force ensuring we work effectively and produce results as a company, leading our strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment and clarity, and chairing our EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) efforts. While always understated and humble, Janet is -- quite simply -- a rock star. She is wise, strategic, has amazing interpersonal skills, an indefatigable work ethic, and is constantly learning and growing. She understands all aspects of our business deeply and weaves them together as a conductor, ensuring we are in tune and making the music of food waste prevention happen!
Connie Gilfillan
Janet is one of the most savvy leaders I know. During our four years working together at Leanpath, I had the opportunity to witness Janet’s calming leadership presence, deliberate thought process, and the intention in which she leads. She’s also a fabulous communicator - be it via her marketing communications while directing a marketing team, growing accounts with new and existing clients, or the effortless way in which she facilitates communication between executives, customers and internal staff. Her versatile skill set has enabled her to grow a marketing department from start up to enterprise mode, bolster a customer success team to the next level, and break ground and pave the direction for a people ops focus and department; all which have been critical to Leanpath’s success and organizational effectiveness. Janet’s become a dear and trusted friend over the years, and anyone that has the opportunity to work with or for her is very fortunate.
Andrew Shakman
I've worked with Janet for nine years at this point and witnessed the massive impact that she has had on Leanpath. She joined a team of 5 that was dreaming of scaling food waste prevention but struggling to do so. She was our first marketing leader who defined Leanpath's story, brand and the overall category of food waste prevention. Looking back, our company has grown at least 15X with Janet as a key leader. She has played critical roles over time in marketing, customer success and people ops. Today, she is the central cohesive force ensuring we work effectively and produce results as a company, leading our strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment and clarity, and chairing our EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) efforts. While always understated and humble, Janet is -- quite simply -- a rock star. She is wise, strategic, has amazing interpersonal skills, an indefatigable work ethic, and is constantly learning and growing. She understands all aspects of our business deeply and weaves them together as a conductor, ensuring we are in tune and making the music of food waste prevention happen!
Connie Gilfillan
Janet is one of the most savvy leaders I know. During our four years working together at Leanpath, I had the opportunity to witness Janet’s calming leadership presence, deliberate thought process, and the intention in which she leads. She’s also a fabulous communicator - be it via her marketing communications while directing a marketing team, growing accounts with new and existing clients, or the effortless way in which she facilitates communication between executives, customers and internal staff. Her versatile skill set has enabled her to grow a marketing department from start up to enterprise mode, bolster a customer success team to the next level, and break ground and pave the direction for a people ops focus and department; all which have been critical to Leanpath’s success and organizational effectiveness. Janet’s become a dear and trusted friend over the years, and anyone that has the opportunity to work with or for her is very fortunate.
Experience
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Leanpath
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of People Ops & Organizational Effectiveness
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2018 - Present
Leanpath is on a mission to make food waste prevention and measurement everyday practice in the world’s kitchens. We believe front-line foodservice workers are the real change agents in the global fight against food waste. We empower them with technology and coaching to have a meaningful impact on the environment, at the same time they improve their kitchen’s efficiency. Since 2014 alone, Leanpath-empowered culinary teams have prevented over 25 million pounds of food from being wasted. You can… Show more Leanpath is on a mission to make food waste prevention and measurement everyday practice in the world’s kitchens. We believe front-line foodservice workers are the real change agents in the global fight against food waste. We empower them with technology and coaching to have a meaningful impact on the environment, at the same time they improve their kitchen’s efficiency. Since 2014 alone, Leanpath-empowered culinary teams have prevented over 25 million pounds of food from being wasted. You can learn more at www.leanpath.com. As the Director of People Ops my overall goal is to make the work at Leanpath ever better and more fulfilling, and to make Leanpath’s organizational effectiveness ever greater. I build the infrastructure to attract, hire, nurture and reward employees and cultivate a culture that helps to retain and leverage existing employees. This includes recruiting, onboarding, professional development, organizational development and company culture. I also work directly with Leanpath leadership across the organization to support organizational change and cultural adoption of our core values, purpose, beliefs and behaviors to accelerate overall team growth and company success. I oversee and direct all HR activities, including benefits, policies and procedures.
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VP of Customer Success
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
Led a team of more than 15 account directors, account managers and customer success managers. Focused on developing meaningful partnerships with our 1,000+ growing base of foodservice and hospitality clients to support them in preventing as much food waste as possible. Successfully achieved growth targets during tenure and led an exceptionally high-performing team. Served as a key member of the senior leadership team in crafting our strategic business decisions and future direction.
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Director of Marketing
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Apr 2012 - Jun 2017
Led the marketing programs that supported the company's growth by 5X during my time as Marketing Director. Successfully positioned LeanPath as the market leader to attract earned media including Fast Company, GreenBiz, Huffington Post, Forbes, and Washington Post. Managed all content development including blog, newsletter, website and email campaigns. Created customer case studies, sales assets and brand-building webinars attracting 300+ attendees. Served as a key member of the leadership team… Show more Led the marketing programs that supported the company's growth by 5X during my time as Marketing Director. Successfully positioned LeanPath as the market leader to attract earned media including Fast Company, GreenBiz, Huffington Post, Forbes, and Washington Post. Managed all content development including blog, newsletter, website and email campaigns. Created customer case studies, sales assets and brand-building webinars attracting 300+ attendees. Served as a key member of the leadership team to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the company.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Marketing Director
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May 2006 - Apr 2012
Served as a marketing team lead for over two years in the absence of a marketing vice president; promoted from marketing analyst to manager to director. Led the development of all marketing materials, including website, press releases, corporate materials and client case studies. Planned, managed and executed integrated marketing campaigns for educational events that drive client renewals and new sales. Led the development of proposals, presentations, client letters and other communications to… Show more Served as a marketing team lead for over two years in the absence of a marketing vice president; promoted from marketing analyst to manager to director. Led the development of all marketing materials, including website, press releases, corporate materials and client case studies. Planned, managed and executed integrated marketing campaigns for educational events that drive client renewals and new sales. Led the development of proposals, presentations, client letters and other communications to support a growing sales force of more than 20 team members. Served as the marketing lead for team responsible for transforming the company website into a 30,000-member online community and resource site for healthcare executives. Show less Served as a marketing team lead for over two years in the absence of a marketing vice president; promoted from marketing analyst to manager to director. Led the development of all marketing materials, including website, press releases, corporate materials and client case studies. Planned, managed and executed integrated marketing campaigns for educational events that drive client renewals and new sales. Led the development of proposals, presentations, client letters and other communications to… Show more Served as a marketing team lead for over two years in the absence of a marketing vice president; promoted from marketing analyst to manager to director. Led the development of all marketing materials, including website, press releases, corporate materials and client case studies. Planned, managed and executed integrated marketing campaigns for educational events that drive client renewals and new sales. Led the development of proposals, presentations, client letters and other communications to support a growing sales force of more than 20 team members. Served as the marketing lead for team responsible for transforming the company website into a 30,000-member online community and resource site for healthcare executives. Show less
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Smithbucklin
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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Marketing Coordinator
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2004 - 2006
Demonstrated a record of top performance that resulted in two promotions within a two-year tenure. Worked with five technology association clients simultaneously to create and execute marketing plans and cost-effective budgets for conferences/trade shows, leading to record-setting event attendance. Developed multimedia communications campaigns including direct mail, print materials, advance and on-site programs, and Web promotions. Created new strategies for e-marketing including HTML email… Show more Demonstrated a record of top performance that resulted in two promotions within a two-year tenure. Worked with five technology association clients simultaneously to create and execute marketing plans and cost-effective budgets for conferences/trade shows, leading to record-setting event attendance. Developed multimedia communications campaigns including direct mail, print materials, advance and on-site programs, and Web promotions. Created new strategies for e-marketing including HTML email templates, e-newsletters, and more. Show less Demonstrated a record of top performance that resulted in two promotions within a two-year tenure. Worked with five technology association clients simultaneously to create and execute marketing plans and cost-effective budgets for conferences/trade shows, leading to record-setting event attendance. Developed multimedia communications campaigns including direct mail, print materials, advance and on-site programs, and Web promotions. Created new strategies for e-marketing including HTML email… Show more Demonstrated a record of top performance that resulted in two promotions within a two-year tenure. Worked with five technology association clients simultaneously to create and execute marketing plans and cost-effective budgets for conferences/trade shows, leading to record-setting event attendance. Developed multimedia communications campaigns including direct mail, print materials, advance and on-site programs, and Web promotions. Created new strategies for e-marketing including HTML email templates, e-newsletters, and more. Show less
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Education
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2002 - 2003
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications -
2000 - 2002
University of Iowa
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