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Serving as a Product Coach to improve alignment, effectiveness, and efficiency of product development, launch, and iteration in a K-12 EdTech Enterprise organization.- Collaborated with product leaders across the organization to enhance alignment, consistency, and operational effectiveness within the product development lifecycle.- Implemented and coached Agile, Kanban, Lean, and Continuous Development methodologies to optimize product discovery, development, and operational processes.- Developed comprehensive playbooks and frameworks to facilitate the adoption of best practices across teams.- Led discovery sessions to identify and address operational challenges, developing and implementing solutions that align with strategic objectives.- Created detailed practice documentation and asynchronous training materials to ensure staff can effectively learn and implement new methodologies.

Created, optimized, and coached best practices to maximize alignment, enhance processes, and drive business results in a Machine Learning and Computer Vision startup.- Implemented and coached Agile, Kanban, Lean, and Continuous Development methodologies to optimize core discovery, development, and operational processes.- Facilitated stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, and workshops to help the team achieve yearly and quarterly goals.- Captured, analyzed, and reported Voice of Customer (VOC) and Voice of Business (VOB) insights to drive the growth and success of our suite of computer and machine vision products.- Collaborated with company leaders and stakeholders to define and drive strategic alignment and communicated product plans to support go-to-market initiatives.

GoGuardian software helps schools easily manage their devices, better understand their students, and keep them safer online.- Developed and executed business critical product strategies for our web-based k-12 education engagement and formative assessment platform while managing and mentoring product managers and cross-departmental team members.- Defined and optimized core discovery, development, and operational product processes to increase velocity and maximize impact - Established and improved key OKR and KPI metrics for products and initiatives, driving growth and success of our educational product suite.- Conducted continuous market analysis, user research, and usability studies to identify, define, and evaluate strategic plans and tactical solutions, enhancing ROI and user satisfaction.- Recruited, managed, and motivated a cross-functional team of designers and engineers from initial product concept to commercial application.- Collaborated with company leaders and stakeholders to drive strategic alignment and communicate product plans, supporting go-to-market initiatives

Acquired by GoGuardianPear Deck is an educational technology company offering a web-based application to K-12 schools and teachers. We are on a mission to help teachers create powerful learning moments for every student, every day!

Spark Consulting Group is a human-centered design agency that serves as a catalyst for organizations seeking to better understand themselves and their customers. Spark helps clients deliver on their brand promise and continue to meet evolving customer expectations. At the intersection of modern product management, customer centricity, and agile delivery, we provide a spark of clarity and inspire results.

Acquired by UserTestingHandrail is a collaborative user research and insights management platform that helps teams organize, manage, and scale user research. All in one place.- Managed the 0-1 product life cycle of a new B2B research and insights management platform for UX and CX professionals.- Recruited and led a cross-functional team of product managers, project managers, designers, and engineers from initial product concept to commercial launch.- Defined and executed the product vision and strategy by integrating qualitative user research and quantitative insights.- Designed, iterated, and validated core features and functionality, delivering high value to customers and driving business success.- Secured $750k in seed funding by creating compelling VC pitch materials.- Applied Agile, Lean, and Continuous Development methodologies to enhance product development processes and outcomes.

A User Experience (UX) Consulting and Software Development company that helps clients improve the user experience of their interactive products and websites.I provided strategic consultation services to regional and fortune 500 organizations as well as applied thoughtful analysis and user-centered design methodologies in order to design user experiences that are meaningful for their users and effective for their business. Industries include: - Ag- Education- Industrial & Commercial Manufacturing- Retail

Green Team Technologies provides cloud based solutions for businesses looking to enhance profit and productivity.

Successfully oversaw multiple development projects while simultaneously providing direction and leadership to Associate Production staff on separate projects.Achievements Earned:• Increased overall studio productivity by introducing and implementing an Agile production methodology; SCRUM, into day to day operations• Improved production process and game play mechanics by introducing, implementing and conducting multiple play-testing sessions and post-mortems on development and prototype projects• Contributed to project successes by providing design consultation, original music/VO, and quality assurance practices• Credited on 8 released titles across multiple platforms to include Wii, PS2 and DSi that were on time and on budget• Sr. Producer:- Our House: Party!; an original mini-game collection developed and released on the Wii gaming console• Associate Producer: - Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy {Wii}- GH Aerosmith {PS2}- GH World Tour {PS2}- GH Metallica {Wii, PS2}- GH 5 {PS2}- Band Hero {PS2}- Pix Maze {DSi}• Guest Speaker at educational functions regarding video game production and management

(Previously worked from 1998-2001)Planning and exceeding multi-departmental goals and outcomes in excess of $40mm annuallyStreamline processes that increased proficiency and profitability through networking and strategic planningProvided training and accountability to 150+ employees to ensure compliance with company policies and proceduresProvided a phenomenal customer experience everyday

Ensured quality of electronic and printed testing materials for multiple administrations per year.Improved QA processes and procedures as well as contribute to the creation to the training manual used for new hires.

Consistently exceeded commission based sales goals while training and mentoring new hires