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Danielle Motsay

New York,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented and organized Project Manager with over 8 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in delivering digital products and platforms. Proficient in Agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing full project lifecycles from concept to launch. Demonstrated success in aligning product strategy with business objectives, enhancing delivery processes, and cultivating enduring client partnerships.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Product Manager & Operations Lead

Tanooki Labs
12.2023 - Current
  • - Lead product strategy for 10+ early-stage startups, defining MVPs and prioritizing user stories aligned with revenue and market goals.
  • - Manage full Agile delivery lifecycle, including Sprint Zero, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • - Collaborate with founders and stakeholders to develop actionable product roadmaps and ensure on-time delivery.
  • - Work across diverse industries including e-commerce, insurance, marketplace platforms, and SaaS, adapting product strategy to meet varied user needs and market demands.
  • - Prepare Statements of Work, proposals, and scope estimates to support business development and client onboarding.
  • - Coordinate internal and client-facing teams to remove blockers and maintain project alignment and velocity.

Product Manager

02.2018 - 12.2023
  • - Managed the end-to-end delivery of 25+ custom web and mobile applications, consistently delivering on time and within scope.
  • - Facilitated sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives for cross-functional teams.
  • - Built strong relationships with clients, driving engagement and ongoing project opportunities.
  • - Maintained project documentation, including roadmaps, scopes, and status reports.

Project Manager

ALM Media
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • - Managed a $23M re-platforming initiative that improved site performance and increased web traffic post-launch.
  • - Created and maintained project plans, documentation, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • - Acted as a liaison between business and technical teams to clarify requirements and ensure successful delivery.

Junior Project Manager

06.2015 - 07.2017
  • - Assisted in managing timelines, budgets, and communications for enterprise software deployments.
  • - Facilitated team meetings, tracked tasks, and documented progress for reporting to senior leadership.

Recognition Event Coordinator
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • - Coordinated over 120 recognition events annually, including major corporate conferences.
  • - Managed registration, communications, logistics, and post-event reporting.

Operations Intern

Nederlander Producing Company
03.2011 - 09.2012
  • - Developed weekly reports on revenue and attendance for executive review.
  • - Assisted in special event planning and website updates.

Marketing Intern

Universal / Motown Records
05.2009 - 08.2009
  • - Supported the marketing team with promotional video creation, research, and reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies: Business, Entertainment & Sociology

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
01.2010

Skills

  • - Project & Product Management
  • - Agile (Scrum, Kanban, Sprint Planning)
  • - MVP Definition & Scope Management
  • - Stakeholder & Client Communication
  • - User Story & Requirement Writing
  • - Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • - Timeline & Budget Management
  • - Risk Mitigation & Issue Resolution
  • - Documentation & Process Improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Product launches
  • Stakeholder management

Certification

  • - Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - Scrum Alliance - 2017-05
  • - Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI - 2018-07

Timeline

Senior Product Manager & Operations Lead

Tanooki Labs
12.2023 - Current

Product Manager

02.2018 - 12.2023

Project Manager

ALM Media
07.2017 - 01.2018

Junior Project Manager

06.2015 - 07.2017

Recognition Event Coordinator
01.2014 - 06.2015

Operations Intern

Nederlander Producing Company
03.2011 - 09.2012

Marketing Intern

Universal / Motown Records
05.2009 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies: Business, Entertainment & Sociology

University of Arizona

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