Project Management Tools
Douglas Shankman
Entrepreneurial Enterprises
Woodside,NY
Summary
Seasoned, innovative, and results-driven professional with a strong background in the entertainment industry as both an artist and administrator. Experienced in cross-functional team leadership, ensuring a strong collaborative process that focuses on operational excellence and maximizing the value of the product. Skilled in envisioning product innovation, evaluating data, and optimizing customer experiences. Seeking a Product Owner position to leverage expertise and drive success in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Product Management & Strategy
Contemporary Dance Arts
01.2014 - Current
- Initiated the development of marketing strategies and pitch decks using Pictory.AI, boosting brand awareness by 39% and driving engagement
- Implemented agile management techniques to increase productivity by 15% in the last fiscal quarter
- Proven record of driving successful projects through effective communications, strategic planning and fostering a collaborative work environment
- Coordinated with diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business values
- Implemented operational programs and monitored key performance indicators to optimize processes and enhance product quality
- Fostered a collaborative work environment through effective conflict resolution and team-building techniques, ensuring high performance and psychological safety
- Envisioned, directed and managed various special events and choreographic offerings, showcasing ground breaking and innovative new works, proven record in creating epic live theatrical events and digital experiences.
- Conducted and evaluated market research to identify customer needs and competitive landscape, informing product strategy decisions.
- Assisted in the creation of product roadmaps to guide future development efforts and align with business objectives and enhance company values.
- Evaluated potential partnerships with complementary companies or technologies that could enhance existing products or open up new markets opportunities.
- Supported the formulation of a go-to-market strategy by contributing to pricing analysis, competitive positioning, and promotional planning.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Undergraduate Drama, Directing
New York University
New York, NYSkills
- Product Ownership: Enhancing, defining and managing the products vision strategy based on customer's and stakeholder's needs and evaluating market research Implementing both waterfall and agile based managements skills as requested
- Project Management: Certified in Project Management and Agile Project Management Proficient in Asana, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, iWork Proficient in scrum master methodologies
- Customer Insight: Strong understanding of customer needs, focusing on market trends and user experience enhancement by integrating customer feedback into product development and strategy
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Adept at leading diverse and interdependent teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring project goals are met
- Leadership & Collaboration: Skilled in leading teams by influence, skilled with principle negotiating techniques, skilled in achieving project goals, deliverables, deadlines and celebrating milestones
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in video and music editing, as well as designing visual and musical presentations
- Event Management & Presentation: Conceived, implemented and produced ground breaking digital and immersive works, Produced various special events for Pepsico, NCL, Applebees, AT&T, Chezzam Entertainment, Xanadu Entertainment and ETB Productions, Conceived, choreographed and directed new contemporary ballets with original scores and fashion forward costume design with well established dance companies
- Product Backlog Management
- Product requirement documentation
- Design thinking
- Data-driven decision-making
- Voice of Customer Analysis
- Feature Prioritization
- Market Research Analysis
Certification
- Project Management, https://coursera.org/share/23008b64034d8895429a410dfcab917e
- Agile Project Management, https://coursera.org/verify/XETE3M6DKSGU
Portfolio
- Contemporary Dance Arts, https://bit.ly/3AQDjWF,
- Contemporary Dance Arts Information, https://bit.ly/CDARTS6
- Pitch Deck for Kuk’ulkan, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jiH0eeANF8uXg2Qc27ifG5AIhKP8w7XT/view?usp=sharing
- Www.stonc.org, http://www.stonc.org
Domain Experience
- Event Management and Special Events
- Expertise in the Hospitality industry
- Expertise in the Entertainment Industry
- Creating innovative, epic and groundbreaking theatrical performances and special events
- Creating digital and immersive events, pop ups and "happenings".
- Strong writing and presentational skills.
- Hotel Operations
- Fund Raising Events and Galas
- Travel
- Cultural Activities
- Premium Services
- Culinary Arts
- Recreational Activities
- Ted Talks
- Dedicated to enhancing humanity through the arts and continuous learning
Linkedinprofile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-shankman-134a9739/
Awards
Award-winning theatrical director and choreographer for various productions in Regional Theaters, Off-Broadway and Touring Companies.
Affiliations
- Broadway Dance Center
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Artistic Director and Product Owner of Contemporary Dance Arts for more than a decade and growing.
- Entrepreneurial enterprises
- Expertise in Theatrical Direction and Choreography.
- Highly skilled in Project Management and Agile Methodologies.
- Highly skilled in script writing, dramaturgical support and business communications.
- Skilled in Administrative support, company management, hosting special events and Ted talks.
- Producing Manager for several ground breaking upcoming projects. Copyright's Pending.
- Innovative
- Visionary
- Strong Collaborator
- Team Leader
- Creative
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureQuote
To Override the impossible is the Artist's journey.
To move through space and time with integrity is humankind's salvation.
Douglas C. Shankman
Software
Google Workspace
Music and Video Editing
Create AI Presentations and Pitch Decks
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Performing Arts
Science Fiction
Tavel
Fine Dining
Continuos Learning
Animal Lover
Spending time with children and fun loving humans
Timeline
Product Management & Strategy
Contemporary Dance Arts
01.2014 - Current
- Project Management, https://coursera.org/share/23008b64034d8895429a410dfcab917e
- Agile Project Management, Certified
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Undergraduate Drama, Directing
New York University
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