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Jairo PardoMBA · PMP

Las Vegas, Nevada

Jairo PardoMBA, PMP

Turning business priorities into practical solutions that move work forward.

Portrait of Jairo Pardo

Industries

  • Retail
  • Casino Gaming
  • Technology
  • Media
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Services

Broad experience with a practical focus.

  • Project & Program Management

    Jairo has led projects across retail, technology, operations, and innovation environments, often bringing structure to work that crosses teams, priorities, and business functions.

  • Product & Innovation

    From product management to omnichannel and innovation initiatives, his experience includes shaping ideas, improving experiences, and helping new concepts move into execution.

  • Technology & Digital Operations

    Technology has been a consistent part of his work, from business systems and digital platforms to automation, websites, integrations, and internal workflows designed around how people actually work.

  • Business & Strategy

    His business background combines formal education with hands-on operating experience. He brings a practical perspective to solving problems, improving processes, and turning larger business priorities into workable plans.

  • Marketing & Brand

    Jairo’s marketing experience extends beyond campaigns and creative work. It includes digital strategy, customer experience, web platforms, analytics, brand development, and the systems behind marketing execution.

  • Creative & Multimedia

    A background in design, photography, video, web, and digital media gives him a creative foundation that continues to shape how he approaches communication, technology, and customer-facing experiences.

Different paths. One body of work.

Jairo’s experience extends beyond a traditional career path. His work spans professional roles, independent creative projects, and entrepreneurial ventures, each offering a different way to solve problems, build ideas, and create meaningful work.

  • Professional Experience

    Leadership and hands-on roles across retail, technology, casino gaming, manufacturing, marketing, and service organizations.

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  • Independent Work

    Photography and media work covering professional sports and major events, including boxing, UFC, NBA, and special work for the WBC.

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  • Entrepreneurship

    Businesses and client projects built around printing, marketing, websites, digital solutions, and helping organizations bring ideas to life.

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Professional Experience Across Industries

  • Al Phillips Cleaners

    ServicesMar 2026 – Present

    VP of Technology and Marketing Operations (Contract)

    Leads technology and marketing initiatives for a Las Vegas service brand, with a focus on improving systems, digital experiences, workflows, and the way marketing connects with day-to-day operations.

  • Mattress Firm

    RetailMay 2023 – Feb 2026

    Merchandising Projects Manager

    Led merchandising projects across a national retail organization, helping coordinate large initiatives and move them from planning into execution across teams and markets.

  • Mattress Firm

    InnovationAug 2021 – May 2023

    Omni & Innovation Projects Manager

    Worked on omnichannel and innovation initiatives designed to improve the customer experience and how different parts of the business worked together. The role combined project leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional execution.

  • Aries Technology

    Casino GamingApr 2016 – Aug 2021

    Marketing & Design

    Handled a mix of marketing, branding, web, design, and digital content for a gaming technology company serving tribal casino markets. The work blended technical products with clear, effective communication.

  • SUZOHAPP

    Casino GamingApr 2015 – Apr 2016

    Product Manager

    Lead Product and Project Manager covering emerging interactive gaming technology in the SHIFT Interactive Products portfolio, working closely with customer needs, product strategy, and go-to-market execution.

  • Real Water

    ManufacturingMay 2010 – Apr 2015

    Operations & Project Leadership

    Moved through several leadership roles over the course of five years, including operations, HR, and executive project work. The experience provided a broad view of how a growing business functions from the inside, from people and production to larger company initiatives.

Work shaped by where it was created.

Professional projects, independent media work, and entrepreneurial ventures each tell a different part of the story.

  • Professional

    A visual archive of selected work completed throughout Jairo’s professional career, organized by company and focused on the work itself rather than repeating the roles behind it.

  • Independent

    Selected photography and media work from professional sports, live events, and editorial assignments, including boxing, UFC, NBA, and WBC-related work.

  • Entrepreneurship

    A collection of businesses, websites, marketing projects, print work, and digital solutions built independently for clients and ventures.

Formal training behind the work.

Education

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)Western Governors University
  • Bachelor of Science, Business ManagementWestern Governors University
  • Associate of Science, Commercial PhotographyCollege of Southern Nevada

Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)Project Management InstituteActive through March 2029
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)Scrum AllianceIssued September 2024
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt & Yellow BeltSix Sigma Academy AmsterdamIssued May 2023

Certificates

  • Executive Business Administration CertificateUNLV Lee Business SchoolIssued April 2024
  • WGU Certificate: ManagementWestern Governors University
  • Leadership: Management AcademyMattress Firm

Tools that support the work.

Project & Collaboration

Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft 365, Apple iWork

Analytics & Insight

Tableau

Creative Production

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Audition, Acrobat Pro, SketchUp

Web & Digital

HTML5, CSS, WordPress, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Mad Mimi

Operating Systems

macOS, Windows, Linux Ubuntu

Languages

English, Spanish

A creative foundation that still shows up at work.

Before and alongside business leadership, Jairo built fluency in photography, multimedia, design, and video, informing how he frames problems, communicates change, and shapes digital experiences.

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Let's turn the right idea into something real.

For professional inquiries, collaboration, or networking, LinkedIn is the best place to reach Jairo directly.

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