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Portland, Or, Us

Beaverton, Or, Us

Leading the strategic product development of three (3) Data Engineering squads designing and building new core logistics/transportation data products for all internal NIKE organizations. Fostering effective team and stakeholder relationships through practicing Agile methods within NIKE, Inc. Global Technology, Data & Artificial Intelligence organization.

Portland, Or, Us

• Managed and guided a team of experienced Technical Product Managers driving the $250-million roadmap delivering scalable enterprise cloud infrastructure, applications, integrations, and platform components, including user authentication, CI/CD, experience design, product administration, reporting, and data analytics within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)®.• Used JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Miro to drive design and development of modular AWS PaaS and SaaS applications.

Portland, Or, Us

• Led product discovery and development for MAP Growth and MAP Reading Fluency, driving roadmap priorities with cross-functional teams delivering CI/CD SaaS solutions. • Collaborated with Architecture, Design, Engineering, Research, Content, and other stakeholders to deliver valuable solutions.• Utilized JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Excel, and other tools to organize and plan initiatives, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Oakland, California, Us

• Led cross-functional collaboration with clients to develop a cutting-edge consumer lending web application.• Streamlined processes and methods in close partnership with Design and Engineering teams, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity.• Conducted extensive user research and customer visits to ensure product effectiveness and enhance usability.

Portland, Oregon, Us

• Managed client engagement with Bonneville Power Administration, ensuring successful communication and collaboration throughout the project• Led the development of a dynamic web application, https://www.cbfish.org, for efficient management of the Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Program.• Utilized innovative tools such as Visio, Mingle, Confluence, and Excel to effectively produce lo- and hi-fidelity UX designs, sprint plans, stakeholder feedback, and monthly software releases.

Portland, Oregon, Us

• Successfully launched iOS and Android apps for K-12 curriculum and assessment solutions, expanding accessibility to mobile devices.• Led extensive technology content updates for the EasyTech digital literacy curriculum, enhancing educational offerings.• Developed and communicated iterative product roadmaps and revenue plans, ensuring alignment with company goals.

New York, Ny, Us

Transitioned the world’s first and oldest international student exchange program to an online learning platform to train and certify volunteers and host families in compliance with new US Department of State regulations. Used tools like Articulate, CSS, HTML, Flash, and SoundForge to create interactive learning content

Layoff-inspired traveling, volunteering, supporting a family member battling cancer, pro-bono teaching English to Taiwanese students, and even learning to speak a little Mandarin.

Herndon, Va, Us

Managed a team of designers and developers producing curriculum and assessments delivered to millions of K-12 students around the world.

Portland, Washington, Us

Consulted with manufacturing clients like Klein Tools, Platt Electric, Werner Ladders, and others to design and deliver online product and safety training content to employees, contractors, and customers.

Bloomington, In, Us

Managed a team of designers, developers, and illustrators producing print and digital content for thousands of customers.

Bloomington, In, Us

Hired, onboarded, and managed a team of designers and account representatives serving thousands of customers.

Bloomington, In, Us

Documented, analyzed, and improved internal content production processes.

Produced cutting-edge e-Learning content using ActionScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for clients like IBM Global Marketing, DDB Worldwide Advertising, Daimler-Chrysler, Eli Lilly, IOR Global Services, Blue-Cross/Blue-Shield, Future Farmers of America, and the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions.

Bloomington, In, Us

Helped save the Indiana University Foundation’s internal computer systems from the Y2K bug.

Bloomington, Indiana, Us

Transitioned 60+ years of copyright records from paper to a digital database, improving accuracy and efficiency.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Sustainable Business

3 Credit Hours Towards A Masters Of Education Degree

9 Credit Hours Towards Masters Of Information Science (Mis)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature/Letters

24 Credit Hours, Theatre And English Double-Major