Kinetic Vision is a national leader in design and product development. KV provides focused product innovation, design, engineering, prototyping, testing, marketing, quality control, and complete concept-to-commercialization consulting.As a Design and Product Development Manager, within the consulting industry, I have led dynamic teams through various engineering projects, delivering innovative solutions to clients. - Orchestrate and mentor a team of 20 engineers and designers, ensuring professional growth and fostering a collaborative work culture.- Establish and maintain clear lines of communication between team members, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding of project goals.- Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of Engineering projects, contributing to the creation of cutting-edge products for diverse clients in medical, transportation, consumer packaged goods, electronics, aviation, and more.- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve optimal project outcomes.- Utilize Agile and Waterfall methodologies to adapt to changing project requirements and enhance overall project efficiency.- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, to integrate design and product development solutions seamlessly into clients' broader business strategies.- Conduct workshops and brainstorming sessions to gather diverse insights and ideas for comprehensive project and product planning.- Foster a culture of innovation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new technologies, design trends, and engineering methodologies.- Manage project and departmental budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and cost efficiency to meet both client and organizational expectations.

Led global team of 85 Operations, HR & Project Management professionals in US, CA, MX, India, CH, and EU. Focused on culture, performance management, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence.- Designed and managed HR and Culture strategies in alignment with company values, goals, & objectives, including employee experience, engagement, talent management, professional development, retention, conflict resolution, and succession planning.- Strategized with Business Leaders to evaluate and improve operational processes, policies, tooling, and talent to optimize employee experience and business outcomes.- Established partnerships and platforms to support and engage geographically dispersed teams to honor cultural differences and improve/enable people management strategies. - Maintained Employer Brand (internally and externally) to improve the employee value proposition through social media and corporate communications.- Designed, developed, and executed global Employee Engagement and Experience Programs - Oversaw global business operations (project management and administrative support) across all business pillars (Subscriber Services, Growth, Product, Engineering, and Marketing).

Provided effective, forward-thinking, and inspiring leadership across all functional areas by being actively involved in programs, developing broad and deep knowledge of core business, and nurturing culturally aligned teams.- Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and standard operating procedures.- Implemented tooling (Salesforce, Jira & Confluence) and change management processes for Sales, Support, Software Development and Project Management teams.- Managed, developed, evaluated, and mentored staff; provided leadership and guidance in goal setting, problem solving, resource management and outcome achievement.- Led organizational restructuring and client portfolio assessment.- Successfully led organizational change across functions and served as a catalyst for innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement for the organization.- Successfully implemented Performance Management, Mentoring & Employee Recognition strategies and systems.- Cultivated a culture of open dialogue, transparency, integrity and professional rapport with the Board of Directors and staff.- Monitored, measured and reported on operational issues, opportunities, plans and achievements to the CEO.Key Achievements Grew team by 300% in 5 years60MM revenue growth over 5 years“Inc. 500’s Fastest Growing Company” award 10 consecutive yearsHRO Today’s Top Recognition service providers – “Baker’s Dozen” AwardBusiness Courier’s “Best Places to Work” 2017 & 2018SOC II certification

Executed proprietary software and SaaS implementation for Incentive and Employee Recognition platforms. Responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's project management practices, processes, and initiatives. - Responsible for strategic planning, resource allocation, project portfolio management, and continuous improvement of project management methodologies. - Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, alignment with business goals, and effective utilization of resources.- Monitored project performance and portfolio health, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful outcomes. Communicated project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, providing transparency and facilitating decision-making.- Defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate project and portfolio success. Regularly analyzed and reported on project performance, providing insights for continuous improvement.- Recruited, mentored, and developed project management professionals within the PMO. Fostered a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation within the PMO team.- Managed 200+ projects each year including technical solutions, program delivery, and management solutions. 
- Led high priority corporate initiatives including 4 product releases, 5 enterprise tool conversions, all quarterly and annual employee engagement events, 3 real-estate and office moves, and numerous organizational restructuring projects.

Responsible for managing complex IT projects for B2B media publisher. Project work included the migration of online products to new platforms, development of new site applications and ongoing design and development for media websites. I worked collaboratively with development teams, business units, and outside vendors to identify needs and execute project plans.• CSM- Agile Certified ScrumMaster• Jira and Confluence administrator • Manage cross functional teams in over 10 cities• eMarketing, analytics, web seminar, and event experience

I began Planet Discover as a Client Service Manager overseeing custom search and advertising projects. Noted for excellent project management and client development, I was promoted to Market Development Manager. My lead focus as a Market Development Manager was assisting clients with the development of online advertising strategies utilizing Planet Discover's Event, Directory, and Search technologies. Revenue growth and new client acquisition were also primary responsibilities. • Lead business development efforts by identifying and executing client up-sell opportunities• Prepare technical/business requirements for scope, proposals, project plans and timelines• Perform onsite sales and product training• Provide monthly site data for client billing, ROI, and project status. • Identify market trends, product opportunities, best practices/client successes• Preparing and communicating high level requirements for enhancements or new products• Participate in the training/mentoring of Client Service associates

As an Internet Consultant I provided analysis and recommendations for small and midsized businesses. Expertise included: web functionality (design and development), content management, e-commerce, internet marketing strategies (SEO/SEM) and Online Advertising/ROI.• Managed small office operations and employees• Executed full sales process, contract negotiation, and support • Oversaw web development, design, SEO, SEM, & content management• Performed research, ROI analysis, and client reporting• Developed and delivered client and employee training programs• Increased sales volume over 110% in 2004 and sales revenue over 40%, increased sales revenue 103% in 2005