Gary Makredes
About Gary Makredes
Gary Makredes serves as the Director of Product Marketing and has over 20 years of experience in retail and hospitality workforce management. He has held various roles at Kronos, contributing to workforce management and optimization across multiple sectors.
Work at WorkJam
Gary Makredes serves as the Director of Product Marketing at WorkJam. In this role, he focuses on developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance the visibility and adoption of WorkJam's workforce management solutions. His extensive background in workforce management positions him to effectively communicate the value of WorkJam's offerings to various sectors.
Previous Experience at Kronos
Gary Makredes has a significant tenure at Kronos, where he held multiple positions over a span of 14 years. His roles included Practice Manager - Retail, Practice Director, and Solutions Consultant - Center of Expertise. He began his career at Kronos as a Scheduling Application Consultant and progressed to Lead Technical Consultant. His experience at Kronos provided him with a deep understanding of workforce management across various industries.
Education and Expertise
Gary Makredes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business from Northeastern University, completing his studies from 1986 to 1991. He possesses over 17 years of expertise in workforce management and optimization, with a focus on cross-vertical applications in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and service & delivery. His educational background supports his professional endeavors in product marketing.
Background in Retail and Hospitality Management
Gary Makredes has over 20 years of experience specifically in retail and hospitality workforce management. This extensive background allows him to understand the unique challenges and requirements of these sectors, enabling him to contribute effectively to product marketing strategies that address industry-specific needs.
Career at CBS Radio
Before his extensive career at Kronos, Gary Makredes worked as an Account Manager at CBS Radio from 1996 to 1998. This role provided him with experience in client management and sales, which complements his later focus on product marketing and workforce management.