Connie Esser
Oregon,WI
Summary
Over 20 years of management experience with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of business operations. Strong project management skills leading to success in independent and collaborative settings. Proven track record of executing small projects and contributing to large-scale public releases, always driving success for organizations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
08.2015 - 01.2025
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
General manager
Mounds Petfood Warehouse
01.1999 - 01.2013
- Key Skills:
- Communication - Deals with internal and external customers at all levels via telephone and email, to ensure successful communication via actively listening and probing questions.
- Problem Solving - Resolves in-depth queries in a methodical manner independently and with internal and external business partners to find appropriate resolutions, efficiencies and high level of quality.
- Team Player - Enjoy sharing knowledge and encouraging development to others to achieve specific team goals.
- Planning and organizing - Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
- Systems knowledge - Experience in preparing and analyzing reporting data for management accurately and to timescales.
Manager
Applebees, Inc
01.1987 - 01.1999
- Key Skills:
- Manage all aspects of food service operations for two locations. Hire, train, motivate, supervise, evaluate, schedule and terminate employees. Oversee inventory control, ordering, food sanitation and quality control of food products. Maintain excellent customer service by stressing “the customer comes first” in all weekly employee meetings.
Education
High School - undefined
Waunakee High School
01.1985
Skills
- Project planning
- Product strategy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Prioritization and execution
Timeline
Product Manager
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
08.2015 - 01.2025
General manager
Mounds Petfood Warehouse
01.1999 - 01.2013
Manager
Applebees, Inc
01.1987 - 01.1999
High School - undefined
Waunakee High School
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