Welcome!
Allow me to introduce myself
I've been driven and goal-oriented my whole life. Just ask my parents about when I broke down in tears in 6th grade because I had finished a multi-week assignment hours after it was assigned, but they wouldn't take me to the store to buy a binder for it, so I couldn't call it "done" yet.
Thirty years later there are fewer tears, but there is just as much drive. I bring this same commitment, focus, and ambition to any project that bears my name.
I'm experienced in working cross-functionally throughout organizations, and can communicate with internal and external stakeholders at any level. Fast-paced environments excite me and I love to see my innovations brought to market.
product
management
Over 10 years product management experience. Vision, strategy, planning, organization, execution, and results -
all in one place.
business
analysis
7 years software business analysis experience. Strengths Finder #1 strength: Analytical.
I love details.
#2 strength: Learner.
I'm curious and won't stop asking 'why'.
COLLABORATIVE
LEADER
I can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical, and work with stakeholders of any level.
presentation skills
The kid who would rather [fill in the blank] than present in class grew up to love presenting to groups of colleagues and customers.
MY EXPERIENCE
PRODUCT MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE
2018 - present
Drivewyze, Edmonton
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Envisioned and evangelized - then oversaw development of - the first of its kind electronic roadside inspection solution
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Created blue ocean electronic inspection market and product while fulfilling Product Manager & Product Owner responsibilities for core business product
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Managed multiple SaaS & mobile products and roadmaps for fleet and enforcement agency users
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Grew relationships and integration capabilities with industry partners, including telematics companies, autonomous vehicle developers, and other adjacent software
DIRECTOR | MEMBERSHIP
2018 - 2018
ONE20 Inc., Minneapolis
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Executed the strategy and vision of the company's membership program, as well as website expansion project targeting member engagement, acquisition and revenue generation
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Acted as Product Owner for multiple products within the product suite, addressing the needs of diverse personas
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Petitioned FMCSA, USDOT, and USDOL alongside driver advocacy groups to propose new hours of service pilot program and elevate driver labor status
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Collaborated cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, UX, Technical Writing, Operations, Development, QA, and executives to ensure effective communication and visibility among all involved
SR. PRODUCT MANAGER
2016 - 2018
ONE20 Inc., Minneapolis
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Independently led development of a brand new iOS and Android ELD mobile application with SaaS web interface from wireframe to launch in eight months
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Planned and managed the roadmaps and backlogs for multiple products within the product suite
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Performed end-user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to ensure a strong understanding of users’ changing needs
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Delivered company-wide training sessions on products and industry expanding employees’ knowledge base
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Planned and executed launch of e-commerce site, from hosting platform selection to site setup with hundreds of SKUs
BUSINESS ANALYST
2014 - 2017
Gotham Yellow, New York
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Defined software requirements and performed UAT on their ERP system responsible for all facets of a 500-medallion Taxi company
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Designed and launched a new driver mobile Android and iOS application, including wireframes and screen flows
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Managed over forty software releases
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Acted as liaison between end users, executives, and offshore development team
DIRECTOR | PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
2012 - 2015
Bluenica, St. Catharines, ON
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Wrote the start-up Business Plan resulting in initial capitalization and government funding, and ultimate acquisition of the business
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Developed detailed Functional Requirements, Use Cases, and Workflows for a brand new SaaS solution, mobile application, and remote (IoT) temperature sensor (US Patent US9712893B2)
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Created all user documentation and training, sales, and presentation materials
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Managed customer relationships providing account implementation, hardware installation, user training, and ongoing relationship support
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Developed business relationships with multiple customers, including Subway restaurants chain
PRODUCT MANAGER, COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS
2010 - 2012
XRS, Eden Priarie, MN
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Developed detailed Functional and Non-Functional Requirements, Use Cases, and UML diagrams, including Activity Diagrams, for SaaS software and mobile application features and enhancements
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Participated in FMCSA regulatory & industry events to remain current and establish relationships
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Acted as Product Owner interacting with cross-functional and geographically dispersed stakeholders throughout the entire SDLC in an Agile/Scrum environment during numerous software development projects
SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT
2009 - 2010
XRS (Omnitracs), Eden Prairie, MN
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Provided technical sales support throughout the sales cycle, primarily supporting the sale of a fleet management software product from discovery to product demonstration
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Coordinated and participated in the responses to dozens of customers’ RFIs and RFPs
SOLUTIONS ENGINEER
2007 - 2009
IDS, Minneapolis
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Provided technical sales support throughout the sales cycle, primarily supporting the sale of a lease/loan origination software product from discovery to customized product demonstration
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Presented demonstrations of product solutions to prospects ranging in audiences from users to executives based on discovery analyses
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Coordinated and participated in the responses to numerous customers’ RFIs and RFPs, often managing multiple projects at once
BUSINESS ANALYST
2005 - 2007
IDS, Minneapolis
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Designed software features and enhancements for a lease/loan origination software product based on user and market requirements in a waterfall development environment
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Developed and executed test plans
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Acted as product expert resource to quality assurance, development, implementation & product management teams
OTHER
2001 - 2005
Paisley Consulting, Plymouth, MN
Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst
Wells Fargo, Minneapolis
Business Analyst
Global Client Service Consultant
Global Account Owner
INDUSTRY SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
Enforcement & Industry Modernization Committee Secretary
Enforcement & Industry Modernization Committee Working Groups Member
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Automated Vehicle
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Level VIII Ad Hoc
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Universal Electronic ID
Technology & Engineering Policy Committee Member
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE,
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
2018-2021
Major: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
GPA: 4.0/ 4.0
MBA,
BETHEL UNIVERSITY
2005 - 2008
Concentration: Technology Application Management
GPA: 4.0/4.0
BS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,
CROWN COLLEGE
1998 - 2001
Major: Business Administration
GPA: 3.9/ 4.0
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
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Agile Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
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Completed Project Management Institute's training using PMBOK Guide
MY EDUCATION
"If you avoid failure, you also avoid success."
Robert T. Kiyosaki
