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Omari Gardner

@omarigardner

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Senior marketing leader driving omnichannel growth and product launches.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior marketing or commercial transformation role where I can lead omnichannel strategies, launch products, scale revenue, and build cross-functional teams in a growth-oriented company.

I am a senior marketing leader with 13+ years of experience building go-to-market strategies, launching new products, and transforming omnichannel commercial operations. I have led cross-functional initiatives spanning marketing, sales, education technology, communications, and global digital teams, delivering more than $1B in annual revenue through five new product launches and strategic partnerships.

My work includes developing customer personas and journey maps, creating KPI dashboards and tracking methodologies, launching high-impact paid media campaigns, and defining pricing and value frameworks that supported premium positioning. I lead teams, manage annual and multi-year business planning for digital and AI innovation, and drive sustainable commercial growth through operational rigor and market-driven design principles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sr. US Marketing Manager

Current

Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Led omnichannel go-to-market transformation and operationalized training and governance across commercial teams, delivering 15+ integrated paid media campaigns and driving the first 5% revenue growth in 10 years while identifying a $1B+ growth opportunity through new personas and 25+ journey maps.

Go To Market Paid Media Journey Maps Marketing Operations Stakeholder Management Team Leadership

Global Marketing Manager

Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (6 years)

Managed end-to-end development and launch of an endo-mechanical stapling platform, exceeding price and conversion targets (>$100M value) and creating a clinical messaging framework to support a 40% price premium.

Product Launch Value Proposition Pricing Strategy Market Research Marketing Collateral

Global Product Manager

Medtronic

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Led development and global launch of the Intellis™ spinal cord stimulation platform ($600M business), executing a turnaround that delivered over 20% business growth and refreshed patient marketing and launch strategies.

Product Management Global Launch Market Turnaround Paid Media Patient Marketing PR Pricing Strategy

Global Associate Product Director

DePuy Synthes

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Member of the launch team for the Actis™ Total Hip prosthesis for minimally invasive surgery, contributing to product development and market introduction.

Product Launch Orthopedics Market Research Clinical Engagement

US Associate Product Director

DePuy Synthes

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Managed the CERAMAX Hip System and drove exceptional commercial performance, achieving +427% revenue growth during tenure.

Product Management Revenue Growth Commercial Strategy Portfolio Management

Associate Brand Manager Intern

Abbott Nutrition

Jan 2012 - Jan 2012 (0 months)

Analyzed Similac P&L to identify $25M of inefficient spend and developed consumer strategy recommendations to optimize marketing investment.

Market Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Ohio State University

Master of Business Administration, Marketing Management and Corporate Strategy

Master of Business Administration focused on Marketing Management and Corporate Strategy.

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor of Science, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

Activities and societies: Residence Hall Coordinator (3 years); Engineering Intern - Marathon Oil Company (1 year); Ernst & Young Strategy Case Competition (1st place); Giant Eagle—Senior Marketing/Operations Intern (1 year)

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology.