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Rory McGuire

@rorymcguire

Strategic operations leader driving organizational transformation, executive partnership, and measurable results.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles partnering with senior leaders to drive strategy-to-execution, scale operations, and build governance, culture, and measurable performance.

I am a strategic and execution-focused leader with 10+ years helping CEOs and senior executives translate vision into operating plans and tangible outcomes across government, private, nonprofit, and education sectors. I have led enterprise-wide initiatives spanning SaaS adoption, AI, cloud migration, cybersecurity, organizational redesign, KPI/OKR development, and scaled operations from 8 to 44 concurrent projects while growing program budgets substantially.

I serve as a trusted advisor and high-impact partner to C-suite leaders, crafting executive-ready narratives, designing leadership operating rhythms, and building dashboards and prioritization frameworks that inform decisions. Recognized for integrity, discretion, and measurable impact, I combine strategic planning, operational excellence, and cross-functional influence to deliver technology adoption, business operations, and culture-building outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Operations Coordinator

Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund

Feb 2011 - May 2012 (1 year 3 months)

Coordinated nonprofit operations including fundraising, board engagement, communications, and events to support scholarship program delivery.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The George Washington University - Elliott School of International Affairs logoTA

The George Washington University - Elliott School of International Affairs

Master of Arts, Security Policy Studies

Completed a Master of Arts in Security Policy Studies with coursework and program administration experience tied to security and policy analysis.

Vanderbilt University logoVU

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with emphasis on strategic communications and program support.

University of St. Andrews logoUA

University of St. Andrews

Study Abroad, Medieval History

Participated in a study abroad term focused on Medieval History during Fall 2007.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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