Anita Erno
Denton,TX
Summary
Self-directed and resourceful executive with more than 20 years of experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with growth mindset and strong communications skills to summarize and present technical topics effectively to wide audience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Product Marketing Director
KELVIN, INC.
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences
- Orchestrated launch for 6 new product lines to expand market share and generate revenue.
Senior Product Manager - Contract
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed Charter's IoT GTM strategy leveraging their market strengths and partner relationships.
Director, Product Management
NIGHTHAWK CONTROL
11.2016 - 06.2022
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources
Director, Business Development and Alliances
ENERGATE INC.
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Senior Alliance/Partner Analyst
ITRON, INC.
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
Senior Product Manager / Virtual Network Platform
ITRON, INC.
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed relationships with sales teams and supply chain partners, enabling necessary materials and hardware to remain readily available.
Water-Area Technical Manager (Sales Engineer)
ITRON, INC.
03.2005 - 01.2010
- Supported sales providing technical presentations, maintained and administered hardware systems, application software and internal configurations for users.
Product Marketing Manager / Fixed Networks
ITRON, INC.
09.2001 - 03.2005
- Developed product strategy and managed market communications that drove product demand.
Market Development Manager
Avista Communications
01.1998 - 08.2001
- Identified available markets, pre-sold services, established 6 central offices and staffing including switch technicians, customer service, sales and management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Marketing -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA05.1990
International Studies -
Kobe City University
Kobe, JapanSkills
- Administrative Management
- Business Correspondence
- Policy Management
- Service Coordination
- Report Writing
- Resource Planning
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Staff Management
- Budget Planning
- Schedule Management
- Event Coordination
- Company Representation
- Goal Setting
- Service Provider Sourcing
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Satisfaction Evaluation
- Business Needs Identification
- Process Improvement
- Performance Evaluations
- Active Listening
- Vendor Relationships
Certification
- Product Strategy – Executive Education Program | Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management
- Women's Leadership Institute | Certificate of Leadership
- Product Management & Product Marketing (PMC-II) | Pragmatic Institute
- Problem Solving & Decision Making | Kepner-Tregoe
- GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials (GSIO) | SANS Technology Institute
- CNE: Certified Novel Engineer | Novell is now part of OpenText
Timeline
Product Marketing Director
KELVIN, INC.
02.2023 - 04.2023
Senior Product Manager - Contract
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
08.2022 - 12.2022
Director, Product Management
NIGHTHAWK CONTROL
11.2016 - 06.2022
Director, Business Development and Alliances
ENERGATE INC.
09.2012 - 12.2015
Senior Alliance/Partner Analyst
ITRON, INC.
01.2012 - 06.2012
Senior Product Manager / Virtual Network Platform
ITRON, INC.
01.2010 - 01.2012
Water-Area Technical Manager (Sales Engineer)
ITRON, INC.
03.2005 - 01.2010
Product Marketing Manager / Fixed Networks
ITRON, INC.
09.2001 - 03.2005
Market Development Manager
Avista Communications
01.1998 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Marketing -
Eastern Washington University
International Studies -
Kobe City University