Led an 8-month product launch cycle for 3 edtech SaaS products, managing backlog, roadmap, product design, UX decisions, and cross-functional collaboration. Products launched on time and under budget. Conducted market research to inform product strategy and positioning. Gathered business requirements and created PRD documentation for a new product line. Established comprehensive product management processes. Wrote technical documentation, ensuring alignment and integrations. Designed partner reports providing actionable analytics. Implemented agile framework, spec’ing over 300 items using Design Thinking. Doubled team output, achieving a 65.79% increase in efficiency. Created marketing materials, supporting six-figure contract acquisitions. Conducted AI research, embedding AI into QA processes. Managed remote teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with goals. Excelled in communication, engaging with external stakeholders and presenting at executive meetings.

Experienced teacher and product owner of publications, adept at orchestrating backlogs, communicating roadmaps, and tracking progress using Trello to create award-winning publications. Over 8 years, executed sprints with 95% accuracy, delivering 40 to 80 monthly deliverables using the scrum framework, while overseeing a team of 45 members. Implemented an internal website and daily use of Webex/Slack to improve cross-functional team culture. Coordinated marketing and sales efforts, generating $30,000 worth of ads (B2B) and $55,000 in book sales (B2C) annually. Selected as a distinguished teacher and public speaker, presenting on Adobe CC and Google in the classroom at local, state, and national conventions to over 100 educators and 200 students. Developed a custom 36-week curriculum and training modules as an instructor of Project Management class, mentoring leaders for successful product launches.

Experienced teacher and product owner of award-winning publications. Successfully released 7 yearbooks and 40 newsmagazines, executing the entire product lifecycle from roadmap to launch despite moving the deadline up by 3 months. Analyzed and redesigned the product launch process, reducing release time for 1,000 customers from 24 hours+ to less than 10 minutes. Conducted UX research and implemented a redesigned site structure, tripling web traffic in just 5 months. Initiated a branding and communication action group, leading to the creation of 3 schoolwide solutions, recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2022. Completed a second master's degree in educational administration, serving on the leadership team, and earning a building principal certification.

Teacher and product owner of publications with a proven track record in auditing class demographics, coordinating marketing and sales efforts, and orchestrating publication teams for successful outcomes. Doubled class enrollment within one year by implementing varied recruitment methods based on enrollment patterns, ensuring inclusive coverage that matched staff demographics to the school's diverse population. Coordinated marketing and sales efforts, resulting in $30,000 worth of ads (B2B) and $55,000 in book sales (B2C) annually, successfully doubling advertising revenue in just 3 years. Led a team of 45 students to create 5 yearbooks (312+ pages) and 32 newsmagazines, both of which achieved the prestigious All-Kansas award, the highest honor in the state, for their outstanding quality and comprehensive documentation of the school's history.

Highly skilled in rebranding and community engagement, I successfully modernized the LPL brand through UX research and design, enhancing the online presence, promoting new programs, and creating compelling graphic materials for advertising. Doubled social media following on Twitter and Facebook within two years, fostering community engagement and coordinating impactful opening day activities with 12,000 attendees. Launched three comprehensive graphics campaigns for the Summer Reading program, increasing participation by 20% through effective marketing. Led LEED building certification efforts, resulting in the library receiving the national AIA/ALA Library Building Award for its sustainable design.

Responsible for planning academic, social and behavioral activities for 30 students daily, while communicating with parents and guardians on student progress.

Served in community schools to understand current problems and implemented cohesive solutions in the after school program (Boys & Girls Club).

Maintained KU student recreation center through management of entire facility and up to 150 student employees.

Worked on social media campaigns, community fundraisers and blog posts, helped create a new website, and participated in the rebranding of the Library after the completion of a capital campaign.

Planned diverse programs for university-wide entertainment events, operating on budgets ranging from $2,000 to $30,000.

Chosen as a representative of KU to welcome new students and parents to the university through the orientation program.

Produced and edited local stories, photographed events, and won two Kansas Press Association awards.