Jana Crisafi
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SUMMARY
Strategic Project Manager and Supply Chain Specialist with 10+ years of experience leading large-scale global initiatives in the food and restaurant industry. Proven track record in category management, supplier partnerships, ESG-focused design rollouts, and franchise alignment. Adept at driving operational efficiency, managing cross-functional teams, and executing transformation strategies across international markets. Currently pursuing an MBA to further strengthen global procurement and leadership expertise.
EXPERIENCE
Subway Headquarters
Project Manager, Global Transformation
2024 – Present
Spearhead the global rollout of Subway’s Fresh Forward 2.0 décor program, aligning strategic goals with global supply chain capabilities.
Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to manage depletion, forecasting, and remodel synchronization, ensuring franchisee alignment and system-wide scalability.
Lead cross-functional coordination between global stakeholders to harmonize regional implementation strategies and report KPIs to executive leadership.
Global Design Standards Specialist, Global Development
2023 – 2024
Directed strategic relationships with décor and signage suppliers, negotiating partnerships to ensure supply chain readiness for global design initiatives.
Oversaw ESG-compliant material selection and vendor sourcing to meet long-term sustainability goals.
Supported global category harmonization by standardizing material and supplier inputs across international regions.
Décor, Signage & Remodel Program Specialist, North American Development
2020 – 2023
Managed end-to-end décor and signage programs, including a $MM financial grant program to incentivize remodel adoption and ensure consistent brand standards across North America.
Led cross-departmental collaboration (legal, finance, operations) to deliver strategic remodel outcomes that drove franchisee ROI and brand equity.
Supported sourcing activities and program cost management in alignment with broader development objectives.
Store Designer, International Restaurant Design
2019 – 2020
Designed layout plans for new restaurant openings (NROs) across APAC and global markets using Revit, ensuring adherence to brand standards and regional requirements.
Décor Specialist, Global Operations
2015 – 2018
Contributed to the launch of Subway’s Fresh Forward 1.0 design initiative by supporting supplier vetting, vendor coordination, and sample evaluations.
Played a critical role in the early-stage standardization of brand look and feel across regions to prepare for scalable global rollout.
EDUCATION
Central Connecticut State University
MBA, In Progress – 2024 to Present
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S., Interior Design – 2010 to 2014
SKILLS
Strategic Category Management
Global Supply Chain Optimization
Supplier Relationship Management
ESG & Sustainability Integration
Project Rollouts & Transformation
Cross-functional Collaboration
Forecasting & Inventory Management
Smartsheet, Revit, AutoCAD