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Alameda, Ca

Managed the program core team and the development of newly designed actuator, ensuring holistic management and integration of all sub-assemblies which comprised the complete tracker system.Documented Phase Gate and NPI processes and introduced to the company. Successfully mentored the Engineering Program Manager in building schedules, managing risks, developing dashboards, resolving conflicts, and defining New Product Introduction processes.

San Rafael, Ca

Worked with start-up and small businesses to improve what they do; how they do it; and when it gets done! Introduced employees at all levels in the organization to project management techniques and tools, develop NPI processes, and/or troubleshoot existing practices and challenges. Reduced costs and development time while improving product quality and working environment.

Richmond, Ca

Managed multiple off-site locations for high priority, third party, software development program that integrated the new energy management software with SunPower's solar products.

San Rafael, Ca

Worked with management and employees to increase efficiency and effectiveness of new product introduction decision-making and activities. Ensured employees understood the function of project management and each of their roles and interdependencies in the development process. Reviewed, resolved, and redefined processes, especially with regard to functional group interdependencies.

San Mateo, Ca

Strategized and managed development programs that customized products for domestic and international, OEM customers (Polycom and Hitachi). Worked directly with customers' team throughout the programs. And was heavily involved with strategizing and driving early off-shore production and deliverables.

Emeryville, Ca

Managed critical program which encompassed the company's most successful, highest volume, and highest revenue retail product line. Drove all aspects of new product introduction, integrating: firmware, hardware electrical and mechanical changes, new software games, multiple web applications, and a complex website - ensuring integrity of all product and system interactions. This included over 20 new SKU's in one year delivered to and distributed by big box stores with stringent requirements and deadlines.

Sebastopol, Ca

Managed the development and introduction of 146 new camera and notebook bags for the consumer electronics and photo-specialty channels, fueling 20% growth each year, for more than three years. Worked closely with five off-shore manufacturers to streamline all development and production communications and activities, including standardizing product specifications and packaging instructions and processes.

Mba, Graduated With Honors. Business Analysis And Computer Systems

One of 40 students worldwide selected to attend the business school, Institute for International Studies and Training in Japan for six.

B.A., Industrial Psychology

Studied abroad for one year at the Georg August Universität in Göttingen, Germany.