Brandon Mac
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated product manager with a proven track record of driving consumer product development from inception through to delivery, backed by 5 years of hands-on experience. Proficient in orchestrating global teams across diverse cultural backgrounds, adept at streamlining communication to ensure seamless collaboration. With a decade-long background in team-building and coaching, prioritizing effective communication and fostering empathy, complemented by a certificate in Product Management from UCLA, I bring a well-rounded skill set to drive impactful product innovation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Analyst
City Of Los Angeles - Library Department
12.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products effectively.
- Maintained open communication channels with team members to provide regular updates on project progress and milestones.
- Managed procurement processes for an over $8 million budget, ensuring prudent spending and timely processing of invoices.
- Implemented security measures to safeguard proprietary information and ensure compliance across 72 library branches and thousands of employees.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and prioritize features in alignment with organizational goals and user needs.
PRODUCT MANAGER
Aurio Lighting
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded development of B2C ecommerce website, achieving 200% MoM traffic growth through cross-functional collaboration.
- Oversaw end-to-end creation of 'SmartTech' landscape lights, from conception to market launch, driving successful product adoption.
- Managed industry research and data analysis for 4 product lines, yielding $12M in annual revenue; provided strategic insights to C-level executives.
- Optimized logistics operations, reducing shipment costs by 15% through efficient international and domestic coordination.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training materials, enhancing product knowledge and performance across sales and service teams in 4 countries and languages.
SENIOR LEAD FACILITATOR
University of California, Irvine - Team Up
03.2013 - Current
- Led groups of up to 200 people through a series of high ropes obstacle courses all while facilitating teamwork, communication, and empathy among participants
- Evaluated participant progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Contributed to a high-functioning work environment by embracing teamwork principles.
- Established rapport with stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Mentored junior facilitators in best practices for instructional design and delivery techniques.
Education
Product Management Certificate -
UCLA Product Management
Los Angeles, CA01.2022
Bachelors Degree - Business Economics
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA01.2014
Skills
- Market Research
- Business Analysis
- Communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- SCRUM
- Agile Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Wireframing
- A/B Testing
- Google Suite
- Jira
- SQL
- Microsoft Office
- Search Engine Optimization
- Bilingual (Cantonese & English)
Timeline
Management Analyst
City Of Los Angeles - Library Department
12.2022 - Current
PRODUCT MANAGER
Aurio Lighting
01.2019 - 12.2022
SENIOR LEAD FACILITATOR
University of California, Irvine - Team Up
03.2013 - Current
Product Management Certificate -
UCLA Product Management
Bachelors Degree - Business Economics
University of California, Irvine
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