Eva Rivera-Nesrala
Richmond VA, Open To Relocate ,VA
Summary
Associate Product Manager with 2+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects across beauty, tech, and lifestyle. Grounded in human-centered design through a Master’s in Product Innovation, I build with empathy, not ego,creating solutions that meet real people where they are. Scrum certified, I bring structure to chaos and help teams move with intention and agility. From pitching to Silicon Valley investors in Portugal to competing in L’Oréal Brandstorm, I’ve fused strategy, user research, and storytelling into work that resonates. I’m here to help good ideas become impactful products.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
L’Oréal Brandstorm
Richmond, VA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Led user research to include 30+ interviews driving pivot from product to AI-powered skincare service.
- Spearheaded creation of high-fidelity Figma prototype integrating personalized video and product recommendations.
- Managed 2-person team across UX, content, and production to meet sprint goals in 40 days.
- Delivered finalist pitch selected from 2,000+ global entries for innovation in men’s beauty.
Product and Research Strategy Consultant (LAR-TOPS-229)
NASA
Richmond, VA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Built commercialization roadmap for wind LiDAR tech, aligning market potential with IP strategy.
- Managed engineering timelines, risk registers, and milestone reports, ensuring cross-departmental alignment.
- Developed financial and risk models, leading to formation of internal commercialization board.
- Presented strategic insights to stakeholders, shaping licensing criteria and startup feasibility benchmarks.
CEO
European Innovation Academy
Porto, PORT
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Drove product and business strategy for solo travel safety app, completing MVP in 3-week sprint.
- Shaped apps core features, mapped user flows, and led prototype development from concept to pitch.
- Presented investor-facing pitch that secured 1st place out of 50+ global teams.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement, meeting all outputs set by accelerator benchmarks.
Kitchen Designer/Technician
Home Depot Design Center
Fairfax/Rockville, MD
09.2017 - 05.2021
- Oversaw project timelines and structural plans, streamlining install process flow.
- Reduced install errors by 30% by aligning contractors and vendors on technical specs and scheduling.
- Supervised vendor coordination, increasing build accuracy and efficiency.
- Surpassed sales goals, driving $1M+ in custom design revenue.
Education
Master’s of Product Innovation - Product Development and cross functional engineering project management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA07.2025
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Project management expertise
- Agile workflows and SCRUM certification
- Technical risk mitigation strategies
- Market and technical research
- Strategic presentation skills
- Stakeholder communication
- Cross-functional team leadership
- User experience design
- Figma and Canva proficiency
- 3D printing certification
- Financial modeling and analysis
- Strategic planning and marketing strategy
- Risk assessment techniques
- Vendor relationship management
Timeline
Project Manager
L’Oréal Brandstorm
01.2025 - 05.2025
Product and Research Strategy Consultant (LAR-TOPS-229)
NASA
08.2024 - 12.2024
CEO
European Innovation Academy
07.2024 - 08.2024
Kitchen Designer/Technician
Home Depot Design Center
09.2017 - 05.2021
Master’s of Product Innovation - Product Development and cross functional engineering project management
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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