As a Senior Product Owner in an agile software development environment, I specialize in delivering innovative software solutions that meet the needs of both internal and external users. My role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to define product vision, prioritize features, and ensure that every iteration adds meaningful value. With a strong focus on user experience and business objectives, I drive the product lifecycle from concept to deployment, ensuring that our solutions are aligned with stakeholder goals and market demands.

Wrapping up the final affairs of a parent. Upskilling on AI tools for content creation, project management, and automation of tasks that don't require a human touch.

* Developed content strategies by managing and collaborating with multinational cross-functional teams to ensure content specifications were achieved* Reviewed writing and editing to ensure content was up to company standards and exceeded user expectations* Conducted market research as well as deep-dived learner feedback to understand what resonated well, what didn't, and improve our content* Forged partnerships with other teams to establish best practices for content production and project management, resulting in better content with more consistency that better met the needs of our learners* Established and fostered a growth mindset for the team, as well as build a sense of team and camaraderie to improve overall moral* Managed projects from start to finish and ensured that content was properly maintained, leading to better learner reviews* Provided career advice and mentorship through one on one meetings to help people navigate difficult situations to achieve better outcomes* Communicated with executive team on a regular basis to help set content priorities, release schedules, and provide feedback

* Crafted content strategy, researched, wrote, edited, and recorded instructional content to teach the world about data in motion as it related to the cloud* Worked with a global team of industry experts to get things done on time and with effective learning outcomes* Created motion graphics and edited the videos* Project managed content as it went through the production pipeline to ensure quality through every stage* Worked on a special project to map content to skills to ensure we were giving our audiences what they needed for success

* Created and executed content strategy * Found exceptional instructors across the globe * Managed acquisitions of existing content in my area of focus * Edited content outlines, briefs, and sales support materials * Managed the scheduling for many of the most popular tech programming language (Python, Rust, Go, among others) courses* Worked with world-class authors to create life-changing content for the tech industry * Coached new authors and refined their outlines to meet industry standards* Established learning outcomes for all courses under my purview to ensure learners were getting what they needed * Conducted market research, deep-dived learner feedback, studied the analytics, and worked with industry super stars to understand what worked, what didn't and how to best move forward to make better content for our learners and make sure we hit our marks for our KPIs * Found more diverse, highly skilled author pool to ensure that learners could find instructors they could relate to * Moved NPS score for my content up from the low 60s to the 80s * Worked on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team * Found creative solutions to problems with funding, infrastructure, and staffing to achieve and exceed our goals

* Managed a team of content and senior producers to create world-class eLearning * Worked with product managers and program managers to understand their needs, establish metrics and accountability to measure success* Refined our processes to improve workflows and lower friction for quality work output* Collaborated with international teams (EMEA mostly) to move towards a more consistent approach to content production management * Helped craft guidelines for advancement * Coached and mentored team members * Problem solved cross-functionally* Helped to figure out how to successfully keep production going and our teams safe while navigating the complexities of dealing with wildfires, mudslides, and floods. * Grew the team as a hiring manager to increase our productivity and ability to meet client demand for content

Educational Lead Content Producer for IT and tech. I worked with SMEs (subject matter experts) to create scripts, graphics, and videos to teach learners various skills needed for success in tech, as in my previous role, but also trained and managed producers in their content productions.

Educational content producer for IT and tech. As a professional nerd herder, I wrangled IT and tech rock stars to create effective learning experiences for the masses. Specifically, I worked with SMEs (subject matter experts) to create scripts, graphics, and videos to teach learners various skills needed for success in tech. My courses ranged from soft skills to DevOps and everything in between. Leveraged my experience in film and video production to elevate live action courses, some of which went on to be top performers in the tech library. Worked to support a team member as she started up a highly effective grass roots Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion group.

Writing, production, editing, directing, cat herding, budgeting, content strategy, business management. I worked with a variety of clients, including Food Network, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, MTV, Outdoor Network, and PBS to Sony Entertainment of America, on a projects that included tv shows, video games, IMAX movies, commercials, hospital devices, and numerous other products. Was responsible for all aspects of the business, including creative briefs, content and marketing strategy, production management, business management, sound design and music composition. Hired additional crew as needed. I worked through licensing and content contracts and am a member of ASCAP. As such I'm familiar with the ins and outs of royalties and have read more contracts than I care to remember.

Instructed students in recording arts, sound design for multi-media, film, games, animation and radio. Designed the curriculum, crafted learning materials, and implemented acoustic treatments to ensure the best learning outcomes for students. Some of the most rewarding work I've done and a few of my students have gone on to work on Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and other major franchises.

Created music and award-winning sound design for productions on Discovery Channel, Discovery Kids, The Travel Channel, Animal Planet and the rest of the Discovery Networks. Worked in remote audio field recording for special projects. Was the first "Sound Designer", as the role was created for me. Previously, the staff was all Audio Engineers.