Gerald (Gerry) Jeffs
Strategic Project Portfolio Professional
"I’m a lifelong learner that continues to be curious about life, improving ourselves, and how to leave people and places better once we’ve left."
"Strategy management is the most fulfilling aspect of my work, it’s challenging and constantly changing. After years spent in this field, I truly believe in its significance. "
About Me
Gerald started Clarity Execution after leaving a twenty-five-year corporate career in global supply chain and logistics. His responsibilities included project portfolio ownership of international logistics projects, domestic warehousing startups, and the implementation of strategic initiatives. He has taught the basics of project management and strategy management throughout the Americas, Greater Asia, and Europe. Clarity Execution allows him to pursue his career through three main areas: (1) offering professional education, (2) assisting nonprofits, and (3) managing projects and strategy.
He holds an Executive MBA from St. Mary’s College of California, a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University, and an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford’s Center for Professional Development. In addition, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and a Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM®).
Career Progression
Strategic Project Portfolio Management Professional
2024 - Present
Educator, guest speaker, and practitioner; supporting educational institutes, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.
Senior Director Global Project Management
2005 - 2024
Leading global and domestic operational and strategic initiatives with strategic project portfolio responsibilities.
Senior Project Manager
1998 - 2005
Leading complex supply chain strategic projects and corporate initiatives domestically and globally.
Operations Manager
1994 - 1998
Leading daily fulfillment operations and supporting new technology implementations throughout the network.
Assistant Distribution Center Manager
1989 - 1994
Leading daily fulfillment operations in a high-volume pick, pack, and ship distribution center.
Distribution Center Supervisor
1981 - 1989
Leading swing shift operations in a high-volume pick, pack, and ship distribution center.
Sargent E5 13E: Battalion/Battery Fire Direction Control
1977 - 1981
Battalion fire direction control specialist for 155mm Howitzer Artillery / Battery fire direction control NCO for 155mm Howitzer Artillery.
Professional Credentials
Executive MBA
Stanford Certified Project Manager
Master's Certification in Project Management
Project Management Professional®
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master®
Education Provider Partners
Program Offerings
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Project Management Essentials
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Strategic Alignment
Program Offerings
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Project Management Essentials
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Strategic Alignment
Guest Presenter
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Project Management (1-2 hours)
Most Recent Nonprofit Support
Organizational Support
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Sitting Board Member
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Services Analysis
Organizational Support
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Laundry Service Implementation
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Service Analysis