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Peoria, Illinois, United States

Manage the rapid growth of NFW’s product portfolio in a sustainable and data-driven way.-Work with other NFW product managers and business unit leaders on NPI processes including the design and development, definition, documentation, and implementation of features for new and existing product applications, business infrastructure, and data structures.-Shepard products through our gated commercialization and APQP design processes.-Execute market analysis and competitive benchmarking for existing product lines, identifying growth opportunities, while also streamlining product offerings based on customer feedback.-Document, monitor, and revise the following to support product development: product requirements and specifications, process maps, use cases, DFMEAs, customer testing, and feedback.-Serve as subject matter expert on current approved versions of Mirum products and SKUs. Manage library of part numbers and bill of materials for finished goods. Manage product revisions and our Engineering Change Review processes.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Managed customer partnerships and product development efforts in support of the fast growth of a young start-up company.-Supported new product development projects, launch activities, and the existing portfolio of the Mirum product line-Utilized project resources and tools to drive project execution and time delivery across varying NFW and customer milestones-Monitored project progress by confirming that project milestones were being met on time and that the budget was properly managed.-Reported project results to stakeholders and business leaders across the organization.

Peoria, Illinois Area

-Planned, executed and finalized software projects as requested by the client-Estimated resources and personnel for project planning-Tracked issue and project milestones through Atlassian-based tooling-Assisted in defining project work and determining project scope-Presented weekly status reports to client leadership

Peoria, Illinois Area

-Successfully helped migrate our existing database and client records from disparate servers to one cohesive environment-Worked with sales, service, marketing, development and executive management to ensure that one integrated co-op product was provided to all clients-Responsible for all second-level support functions and worked with key accounts such as the Tribune Group, Gatehouse Media, Dex Media, and other major media companies-Provided continuation of the overall product, staff and database management responsibilities that were already assumed under previous ownership

Peoria, Illinois Area

-Produced product positioning documentation & development roadmaps, wireframes, design specs and conducted market and competitive research for all aspects of product’s development. -Ensured timely go-lives were met by managing all aspects of roadmaps, budgets and development.-Provided product planning details and KRA’s to internal programmers and outside developers.Successfully oversaw the migration of close to 500 clients from a local software environment to the SAAS application. This included the direction and leadership of the entire account management team.-Directed and managed all aspects of the creation of a mobile version of our product. Initiated and developed strategic partnerships that allowed for better content, improved efficiencies and reduced costs. -Served as product expert within the marketing team to promote brand – both internally and externally through press releases, advertising campaigns, social medial planning and video tutorials. -Managed a team of 6 full-time employees dedicated to various Recas-specific job roles. These included: database management, digital production, project management and marketing services. Responsible for creation and maintain annual budgets, plans and goals. -Arranged annual trade show/seminar. This annual event brought together clients, industry experts, and other advertising professionals to conduct workshops and networking. Successfully oversaw the creation of agenda, marketing and hosted these sessions annually.

Peoria, Illinois Area

As account manager I helped manage a client list that was made up of over 200 Recas media clients. I was the primary point person and served as the client's point of contact within MultiAd.

Bachelor’S Degree, Media Management

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Radio And Television