Daniel Zayas Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Commerce, California, US

• Recruited to this senior product development position to take ownership of critical business development goals, including Pokémon licensed products, product development team process development, and sales workflow.
• Spearheaded the recovery of Pokémon licensed product lines, advancing timelines from six months behind schedule to four months ahead within a year. Assigned product development for additional licenses.
• Developed and implemented JavaScript-powered spreadsheets, automating data entry processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in administrative workload across the product development department.
• Launched annual product lines, contributing to revenue growth in the TCG accessories market. Delivered sales pitches as a subject expert, securing valuable retail space in Target and Walmart for these products.
• Established company-wide project management dashboards, Gantt-chart dependencies, and streamlined processes, improving project visibility, task accountability, and team efficiency.

I took a purposeful career break to immerse myself in an intensive coding bootcamp at Code Platoon, deepening my project management skills by gaining insight into software development processes. This experience allowed me to apply and refine project management principles in a highly technical, collaborative environment, enhancing my ability to bridge the.

Los Angeles, US

• Leveraged a strong relationship with the executives at Exploding Kittens, developed during my tenure at LongPack Games. Promoted to director in March of 2022 after initially being brought on as a production manager.
• Championed and implemented technological solutions within the Wrike project management system to optimize production processes, driving automation and significantly improving operational efficiency.
• Led a 4-person, cross-functional team to implement an RFID-based inventory management system, achieving real-time tracking, streamlining logistics, and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.
• Negotiated with international suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing, resulting in a 10 percent reduction in cost per unit annually. Improved core line profitability while diversifying our supplier.
• Developed and maintained production dashboards, utilizing data-driven insights to monitor and respond proactively to key performance indicators. These process improvements supported strategic decision-making.

Los Angeles, US

Shanghai, CN

• Contracted as an industry influencer to develop business leads for LongPack Games, a leading Chinese manufacturer. Promoted from sales manager to communications director in January 2020 after multiple record sales years.
• Cultivated and expanded the customer base by identifying and engaging potential clients, building strong relationships, and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Facilitated seamless communication between the factory and clients, ensuring clear understanding of the production lifecycle and aligning project timelines, quality standards, and budgetary constraints.
• Acted as a key representative at 20 annual critical trade shows, effectively managing relationships with potential and existing clients while clearly articulating complex processes.
• Worked closely with the owner to devise and implement sales strategies. Coordinated stakeholder management and fostered a collaborative environment to achieve business goals.
• Utilized social media and direct communication strategies to shape brand perception. Ensured consistent and meaningful engagement with the targeted customers.

Shanghai, CN

Master'S Degree, Project Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism And Mass Communication

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Korean

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Intelligence Studies And Technology

Certificates, Various