Adam Gestwicki

Program manager and executive assistant with 8+ years of experience translating strategic priorities into executable programs, scalable processes, and measurable business outcomes across healthcare, technology, and media. Proven record of supporting executives, leading cross-functional initiatives, improving operational performance, building governance and reporting systems, and advising executive stakeholders in fast-moving environments. Known for bringing structure to ambiguity, connecting teams, and balancing growth, customer experience, compliance, and cost.

Program Manager / Executive Assistant - Curative

(2024-01)

Own pharmacy network strategy and program execution for a commercial health plan, balancing member access, regulatory requirements, operational scalability, and total cost.

• Manage a complex schedule of shifting priorities for three directors, managing calendars, preparing agendas, capturing decisions and action items, and following up on deliverables.
• Designed custom network access logic that saves more than $10M annually while preserving access standards and minimizing member disruption.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across clinical pharmacy, benefits, sales, implementation, and external partners; define scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success measures.
• Built pharmacy claims and state-audit processes that identify access gaps, improve network performance, and strengthen compliance oversight.
• Create and present KPI and OKR reporting, operational analyses, and recommendations for executive leadership to support resource and strategy decisions.
• Map and redesign workflows, business rules, and escalation paths to correct automated processes, reduce avoidable spend, and improve member experience.
• Negotiate direct pharmacy contracts and manage external relationships to expand access and advance organizational cost objectives.
• Launched and managed three clinical programs focused on disease management, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, communications, and ongoing performance review.

Technical Training Editor - Apple

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

Developed and edited confidential training, user guidance, and launch content for multiple AppleCare business groups and global audiences.

• Created, owned, and maintained 15 style guides and process documents used globally, improving consistency, governance, and development efficiency
• Partnered with developers, managers, localization teams, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into clear, audience-focused content
• Supported global change adoption by training developers, managers, and contractors on standards, workflows, and content-development best practices
• Used stakeholder feedback and data-driven analysis to improve communication processes and business coordination across teams

Executive Assistant - Warner Bros Discovery

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Acted as project manager for projects assigned by the Chief of Staff and CEO
• Responsible for maintaining multiple complex calendars across different time zones.
• Creating presentations, setting agendas, capturing action items, and following up on deliverables
• Coordinated meetings, travel, and logistics for senior executives while proactively managing scheduling conflicts and shifting priorities
• Handled highly confidential business information, executive communications, strategic planning materials, and pre-release content with discretion and sound judgment
• Provided quality customer support for external parties, clients, and business partners
• Anticipated executive and business needs, proactively identifying solutions and mitigating potential challenges before escalation
• Improved communication and business management between teams
• Acted as liaison between company and external stakeholders, vendors, and consultants

Locations Manager / Assistant to Producer - Dickies, VF Corporation

(2017-01 - 2020-12)

Supported senior creative leadership in planning and delivering photo and video assets for eight global campaigns.

• Coordinated travel, contracted locations, ground transportation, catering, production accommodations for campaign shoots
• Built production schedules, crew manifests, budgets, location plans, and operating guides; owned full budgets and schedules for five shoots
• Sourced, negotiated with, and coordinated production crews, photographers, videographers, vendors, artists, and community partners for 20 shoots
• Managed vendor onboarding, contracts, expense reporting, payroll documentation, and on-set execution while adapting to shifting priorities
• Worked as an on-set producer, maintaining schedule, directing operations, and partnering on creative and logistical decisions

Bachelor of Arts - English - Colorado State University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Colorado State University

Certificate - Editing

Certificate - Audience-Focused Editing

Certificate - Project Management