Established consulting practice to provide strategic redirection for product lifecycle management. Clients include $150M-revenue company with multiple divisions designing and developing products for the home and hospitality markets. Primary issues with current state include lack of an overarching process and management tool resulting in inefficiencies, inadequate reporting and inconsistent access to information. Retained to design and implement a shared product development structure supported… Show more Established consulting practice to provide strategic redirection for product lifecycle management. Clients include $150M-revenue company with multiple divisions designing and developing products for the home and hospitality markets. Primary issues with current state include lack of an overarching process and management tool resulting in inefficiencies, inadequate reporting and inconsistent access to information. Retained to design and implement a shared product development structure supported by a single platform. Successfully launched solution for two divisions with 100% adoption within 60 days, including training and onboarding. After assessing return on investment and timeliness of execution, client invested in significant expansion of project to include all company divisions. Show less

Built and led a new Product Lifecycle department, creating and implementing the roadmap for executing short and long-term strategies. Created the foundation for companywide product analytics by establishing new data architecture and governance, multi-level KPIs, inventory classification system, and implementing Tableau software. Developed data-driven forecasting resulting in a 60% reduction of inventory on order while outperforming delivery target by 15%.

Led a team that planned and executed global product development for five brands. Realized 100% improvement in delivery and 30% increase in trade show revenue with a process for ideation through multiple launches and implementing Smartsheet software. Onboarded and trained 50+ employees. Repeatedly referred to by CEO and President as a "game changer."

Planned, developed and executed marketing plans, business development, R&D, and product development for a software start-up in the energy sector. Created digital acquisition and retention products increasing email acquisition 117% within first seven months. Cultivated relationships and developed communication strategies to articulate company mission and capabilities to potential partners, clients and vendors in person, online and in print. Hired as General Manager for iPowerPlay, a subsidiary… Show more Planned, developed and executed marketing plans, business development, R&D, and product development for a software start-up in the energy sector. Created digital acquisition and retention products increasing email acquisition 117% within first seven months. Cultivated relationships and developed communication strategies to articulate company mission and capabilities to potential partners, clients and vendors in person, online and in print. Hired as General Manager for iPowerPlay, a subsidiary of DR2, and promoted to Director in 12 months. Show less

Led a team in a 24-hour/M-F manufacturing facility, transforming unstructured pre-planning process that improved productivity 23% and cut errors by 7%. Led major company initiative resulting in a 14% reduction in base paper waste during a time when pounds to press was down 44%. Created a peer training program that expedited promotions and reduced OSHA lost time incidents from six to zero in first half-year. Originally hired as Production Engineer and rapidly promoted to Manufacturing Manager… Show more Led a team in a 24-hour/M-F manufacturing facility, transforming unstructured pre-planning process that improved productivity 23% and cut errors by 7%. Led major company initiative resulting in a 14% reduction in base paper waste during a time when pounds to press was down 44%. Created a peer training program that expedited promotions and reduced OSHA lost time incidents from six to zero in first half-year. Originally hired as Production Engineer and rapidly promoted to Manufacturing Manager after significant improvements made to work order instructions. Show less

Led a team managing the departments of Scheduling, Production, Continuous Improvement, Distribution and Inventory Control. Increased manufacturing capacity 40% and cut expenses 8% using low-cost or no-cost process improvement. Re-allocated 80,000 square feet of manufacturing space by evaluating category growth, inventory turns, and mix for raw and finished goods. Enhanced delivery performance 15% by identifying/developing performance metric. Honored with memorial award, given annually to… Show more Led a team managing the departments of Scheduling, Production, Continuous Improvement, Distribution and Inventory Control. Increased manufacturing capacity 40% and cut expenses 8% using low-cost or no-cost process improvement. Re-allocated 80,000 square feet of manufacturing space by evaluating category growth, inventory turns, and mix for raw and finished goods. Enhanced delivery performance 15% by identifying/developing performance metric. Honored with memorial award, given annually to employee who steps above expectations to make the company better. (Shipping Supervisor, 2001-2003; promoted to Distribution Manager 2003-2007.) Show less

Promoted to management after two years as Package Car Driver (1996-1998). Qualified as driver in only 30 days; sole female driver in the metro area.

Member of elite team, handling the most demanding and dangerous assignments nationwide. Crew was featured in the ESPN documentary "Hotshots: Defenders of the Wilderness."