A critical leadership role responsible for building a multi-year assortment strategy and executing key product development initiatives aligned with Johnny's overall strategic objectives. I instilled a highly collaborative, creative, and process-based ethos to my department's efforts that elevated Johnny's Tools & Supplies product lineup and our ability to successfully engage with our customers.

As the product and content lead, I directed my department's management of expert author teams to develop proficiency-based world language content for numerous Wayside texts and its digital learning site. I am proud to have owned all aspects of the product dev lifecycle and management of its key contributors, including:IdeationConcept devMarket/product research & competitive analysisAssortment planningBudget managementStaff/capacity planningGraphic design managementProject managementDigital content managementAuthor team/contractor managementProduct maintenanceCurriculum coordinationAnimation & audio prodPermissionsAdditionally: • I drove a company-wide effort to research and codify Wayside’s mission, vision and values as our key operational North Star. • I negotiated a key vendor partnership that more than doubled our printing capacity and improved the quality & consistency of our printed products. • I proactively negotiated a partnership for execution of correlations reporting that addressed barriers to sales/marketing penetration into new markets.

PG&E's Senior administrator of the $205MM statewide solar thermal energy incentive program, the California Solar Initiative. Collaborated with the state's other investor-owned utilities, the CPUC, solar industry representatives and state community services agencies, all with the goal of driving the growth of renewable energy in CA. • Successfully increased solar thermal applications in PG&E's territory by 60%. • Led statewide effort to double the funding for low-income solar thermal projects, successfully advocating for and supporting the largest customer segment throughout California. • Collaborated cross-functionally with Marketing and Customer Experience departments to develop innovative new methods for reaching and activating customers. • Key facilitator to the Distributed Generation Pilots team, leveraging my product development background to the ideation, communication and commercialization of new products & services. • PG&E Green Ambassador.

As Hi-Top’s founder, I developed the business structure to operate custom, strategically located hydroponic greenhouse farms for clients with food service needs.Hi-Top's goal is to disrupt the nation’s network of distant, seasonally-affected, climate-challenged produce supply chains by partnering with clients to grow custom selections of fresh produce right where it will be consumed. We promote a new facet to local farming that directly feeds our community groceries, schools & business hubs.Hi-Top earned a spot as one of ten entrepreneurs to work with SF Bay Area business accelerator, Venture Greenhouse 2.0, to further develop and launch the business.

Managed a 24-person team of PM specialists that administered solar installations for a nationwide community of customers. Standardized the PM process and workflow, simultaneously containing headcount and successfully servicing the company's explosive growth. Managed the annual installation of >5,000 solar systems via a network of more than 130 independent contractors across eight states, delivering industry-best Net Promoter scores and consistently high installation quality. Collaboratively developed/executed Salesforce workflow improvements that led to a 30%+ increase in average installation velocity, a reduction in overall install costs and higher levels of customer satisfaction.Started in 2007, Sungevity grew to be the 5th largest residential solar company in America, operating in 12 states in the US, and internationally in the Netherlands and Australia.www.sungevity.com

Successfully managed the permitting and installation processes for more than 600kW of residential solar across CA & AZ. As a NABCEP certified professional, I blended my passion for clean energy solutions with my experience managing complex projects and providing excellent customer service. Carried a constant workload of 80-110 active clients and received excellent customer reviews. Drafted by the CEO as a member of his leadership development team.

Managed the business development & commercialization of the Men's Footwear line, from concept to sale. Managed international/cross functional teams to maintain successful on-time product development cycles. Collaborated closely with Design, Manufacturing and Product Testing to ensure product excellence, and with Merchandising, e-Commerce and Creative to properly market them. Proud steward of the iconic Bean Boot and Maine Hunting Shoe product lines - grew revenue and GM via aggressive SKU management and the development of brand- and fashion-relevant line extensions.

Developed award-winning catalog & e-Comm strategies that enhanced the brand, highlighted the best of our products and drove sales. Managed the development and execution of Merchandising strategies for the Outdoor Sporting, Hunting & Fishing and Footwear lines - the heart & soul products of the brand. Leveraged strong collaborative skills across functions to develop new Merch strategies still in use today.

Management of forecasts and international production schedules for future seasons' product offerings. Collaborated with Product Development, Merchandising and our manufacturing partners to develop forecasts, negotiate production strategies and manage inventory to best maximize sales opportunities, minimize overstocks, out of stocks, delays, etc.

Management of forecasts and international production schedules for future seasons' product offerings, in-season replenishment.

Managed import and export of specialized cargo shipments to/from just about anywhere in the world. Negotiated rates directly with international airlines, ocean container lines and domestic trucking companies. Managed a network of more than 100 global shipping and receiving agents.