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Collin Lindo

Summary

Experienced Product Development Manager with 14 years of experience. I excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead product development initiatives, while developing innovative new form factors, and continually securing new licenses and expanding vendor networks. I am passionate about improving organizational efficiencies, reducing costs, and driving successful product launches.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Development Manager

Super7
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed projects from concept to delivery, working with design teams, sales, marketing and leadership to drive product initiatives
  • Owned the full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, responsible for ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
  • Continually increasing operational efficiency through collaborative information gathering, new organizational frameworks and workflows
  • Generating RFQ's and working with international vendors, while analyzing and negotiating costs leading to substantial price reductions
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.

Project Manager, Event Productions

Esports Engine
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Planned and executed high profile Esports projects from pitch to development, ideation to broadcast production on a global scale with thousands of competitors
  • Spearheaded new and exciting productions with major brands such as Supercell, Activision Blizzard and Epic Games to increase player engagement
  • Oversaw a highly skilled, rapidly growing team of specialists
  • Managed multiple verticals including League Operations, Broadcast Creative, Content, In-Game Production, Graphics and Marketing


Product Manager, Creative Services and Development

3D Systems at Gentle Giant Studios
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Supervised and delegated responsibilities on projects to develop thousands of prototypes for global toy, apparel and auto brands
  • Collaborated on a diverse portfolio with major well known brands such as Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Dreamworks, Hasbro, Nike, Volkswagen, Mattel and General Mills on collaborative and innovative prototyping projects
  • Provided clear and concise art direction and instructions to a team of digital sculptors, while assigning projects catered to their strengths and growing skill sets.
  • Led departmental financial tracking and organization by balancing financial spreadsheets, securing PO's and tracking physical and digital deliverables to meet or beat quarterly sales goals.

Project Manager, Prototyping and Development

Antiquity Music
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Managed teams of instrument technicians, sound engineers, photographers and vendors for a growing company in the music and instrument prototyping business.
  • Coordinated repairs, sales, rollout and distribution of unique refurbished vintage instruments to composers, producers and prominent recording artists in the music industry on a global scale
  • Created and maintained new system of product inventory, overseeing the supply chain and providing workers with constant support and open communication to help target goals and boost performance

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Skills

  • Strategic Project Development
  • Project Management Software Expertise
  • Product Development Solutions
  • KPI tracking
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Efficient Resource Utilization
  • Product roadmaps
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Product vision and strategy
  • Certified Scrum Master

Certification

  • Professional Scrum Master - PSM I
  • Project Management Fundamentals and Beyond - StackSkills

Timeline

Product Development Manager

Super7
02.2022 - Current

Project Manager, Event Productions

Esports Engine
07.2020 - 02.2022

Product Manager, Creative Services and Development

3D Systems at Gentle Giant Studios
07.2015 - 07.2019

Project Manager, Prototyping and Development

Antiquity Music
01.2011 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - History

North Carolina State University

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