Jack Dalke Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

The Senior Director of Product for the Yearbook Division plays a pivotal role in leading the strategic direction, execution, and integration of the Yearbook product line across various channels. This role is responsible for crafting and implementing both short-term and long-term business plans that align with the company's vision and financial goals, ensuring the product roadmap supports the goals and strategy of the business and reflects market intelligence and customer needs. The Senior Director oversees the coordination of cross-functional resources within and supporting the Yearbook team, directing the research, design and development activities for Jostens yearbook creation technology. Collaboration between the product management, marketing management, and sales management teams is crucial to drive effective go-to-market strategies.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Responsible for product management for the Jostens publishing division. This includes managing Jostens print and digital products throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product requirements, defining the product development roadmaps, and working closely with creative, IT, sales, sourcing and manufacturing to deliver new products and enhancements.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

At Dunwoody we educate designers who bring together strong technical skills with creativity, leadership skills, and a focus on the public interest. We combine design thinking with real-world applications and hands-on learning. We are proud of our ongoing relationships with industry partners that enriches our student experience and strengthens our professions.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Managed product design, development, and sourcing for private label and national key accounts including Target, SC Johnson, Anthropology, and West Elm. Supervised the product and sourcing teams, defined development objectives and timelines, developed retail product assortments, and presented them to the client. Conducted market research and positioned products according to market channel.

Edina, Minnesota, Us

Worked collaboratively with national retail brands including Target, Walmart, Michaels, JoAnn Fabrics, Abercrombie and Fitch, Oakley, Sketchers, and Lululemon to deliver trend-forward gift & consumer packaging solutions unique to each clients’ retail needs. Responsible for crafting product merchandising strategy, coordinating samples, managing vendor relationships throughout the development process.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Managed product marketing and development for Jostens portfolio of print and digital scholastic publishing products. Acted as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries and feedback. Managed the product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical execution — working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver new product enhancements and meaningful customer experiences.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Worked with marketing team to develop K-12 scholastic journalism, photography, and design curriculum.

Leawood, Ks, Us

Responsible for the development of new gift & home decor products for the DEMDACO family of brands. Managed the design, development, and sourcing of 15 diverse product lines — working closely with cross-functional partners both domestically and overseas to ensure all new products were produced according to creative, regulatory, and business specifications.

Managed all operational, strategic, financial, and administrative functions of the newspaper. Directed and motivated editors and staff, coordinated freelance writers, photographers and vendors to meet all deadlines and production requirements. Worked closely with staff to edit, proof and prepare final pages for the printer.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

High School Diploma, Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs