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• Effectively measure and report on product performance metrics to determine performance against established business goals.• Understand and utilize market insight, trends and data to guide strategies for business development and growth.• Strategically coordinate multiple projects with diverse cross-functional teams.• Develop and direct partner business reviews to support strategy and execution of key initiatives.• Direct products through testing protocols and evaluate new product performance, ensuring products meet requirements and pass execution testing.

• Managed product lifecycle and business line management and strategy – generating 3-5% growth year over year.• Conducted market research and trend analysis used in line plan management to identify market gaps and exit strategy for new and existing products.• Integrated and launched product brands into DecoPac’s portfolio.• Effectively measured and reported on product performance metrics to determine performance against established business goals.

• Managed 180+ seasonal product development products- meeting costs, timelines and safety requirements across multiple product categories.• Assisted in project management of 150+ products simultaneously within various stages of development• Researched market trends and analyze industry trend data to develop relevant, in-demand products.• Lead cross-functional teams on implementing process improvements as a Lean Advisor.• Created and built displays for in-house, licensor and sales team presentation needs.

• Managed development of products for licensed properties- meeting costs, timelines and licensor requirements across multiple product categories.• Assisted in project management of 300+ non-licensed products within various stages of development.• Submissions for licensed products though the entity of the product development process ensuring proper approval per individual licensor standards.• Lead cross-functional teams on implementing process improvements as a Lean Advisor.

• Assisted in the management of 250+ projects for both licensed and non-licensed products.• Own all submissions for licensed products throughout the entirety of the product development process ensuring proper approval and documentation records per individual licensor standards.• Developed and implemented a cross-functional product development tracking system.

• Created and managed production time tables according to time constraints and client deadlines.• Responsible for maintaining product-quality and brand standards for multiple projects simultaneously.• Communicated with high profile clients, negotiating solutions to meet expectations.• Supported management in pre-press scheduling, file management, and pre-flighting files for print production.

• Designed, developed and carried out promotional campaigns to advertise events, activities and programs• Managed the Student Union’s website with daily updates of current events and activities• Utilized interactive web features to engage users

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Mini Master Of The Lean Enterprise

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing Communications, Design Technology With An Emphisis In Digital Design Print