Valerie Vantaggiato
@valerievantaggiato
Strategic operations leader driving digital portfolio strategy and measurable growth.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic leader with 20 years of experience delivering consultative campaigns, building trusted client relationships, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business impact. I specialize in digital portfolio solutions, capture leadership, and aligning strategic initiatives with organizational growth objectives.
I have a track record of operational excellence and financial stewardship, having driven efficiency gains, reduced planning cycles, and improved sales performance through AI-driven insights and process automation. My work at Nike included delivering double-digit operational improvements, scaling membership programs that contributed to significant incremental revenue, and managing large-scale product and go-to-market initiatives across global markets.
I am committed to stakeholder engagement and community impact, demonstrated by leadership roles that secured substantial fundraising and partnership results. I combine data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on scalable solutions to deliver outcomes that support both mission and growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
NIDirected transformational initiatives across APAC and LATAM retail operations, delivering 15% operational efficiency gains and 10% improvement in customer satisfaction through process optimization and AI-driven analytics.
NISecured $400k+ in grants and donations, represented Nike at national hiring events, and partnered with peers across major companies to advance military spouse employment initiatives.
Product & Partnerships Sr. Lead
Doernbecher Freestyle Program
Jan 2020 - Jan 2025 (5 years)
Led product innovation and strategic partnerships converting patient-designer concepts into over $1M annual revenue and provided cross-functional fundraising leadership supporting the program's long-term mission impact.
NIOversaw strategic growth and operations for Nike Direct Inline stores across APLA, scaling membership programs that contributed to $2.1B incremental revenue and delivering 25% ROI improvement on digital media campaigns.
NIManaged digital core commerce growth for North America, overseeing a $1M budget for gift card products, identifying $100k in savings and increasing adoption of stored value products through cross-functional alignment.
NIAdvised the VP of Government Affairs on strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement, supporting fundraising efforts exceeding $40M and streamlining the grants approval process from 12 months to 3 months.
NIManaged Nike's largest patent portfolio team to ensure IP compliance and protection, collaborating with design and legal teams to support global innovation initiatives.
Federal Public Defender
U.S. Department of Justice
Aug 2006 - Dec 2016 (10 years 4 months)
Led legal strategy, investigations, and stakeholder engagement on federal appellate cases over a decade, maintaining an active federal security clearance and delivering client-focused defense outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Completed legal studies at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
ITT Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from ITT Technical Institute.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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