Centric
Jari Beecham
Product Management
Sidney,NE
Summary
Experienced Director of Product Development with a solid track record of guiding teams and projects to success. Focused on enhancing product efficiency and market positioning through careful roadmap planning and effective stakeholder management. Successfully launched hundreds of new products annually, prioritizing the end-user experience. Proficient in product analytics and project management, contributing to strategic growth and operational improvements. Adept at managing development for companies ranging from startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Director of Product Development
Badlands Gear
07.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of 5 designers and developers through research & development, establishing new process and customer analytics into the product life-cycle.
- Worked collaboratively with developers, senior-level stakeholders and partners to collect data on deficiencies and provide solutions to product gaps in the marketplace.
- Conceptualized long-range product roadmaps and strategy.
- Established a strong research and development pipeline, ensuring a continuous flow of new products to meet market demands.
- Enhanced product development processes by streamlining workflow and implementing Agile methodologies.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for assigned products lines while managing financial targets for both top-line revenue growth and bottom-line profitability improvements.
Sr. Manager of Product Development
FORLOH
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Established strong relationships with factories and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and overall process improvement.
- Launched a new brand as the company's second employee.
Product Development Manager
Bass Pro Shops
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Oversaw development of more than 120 new products each year.
- Improved internal collaboration between departments such as engineering, design, manufacturing, and marketing using effective communication strategies.
- Enhanced product development processes by streamlining workflows and improving communication between departments.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
Product Line Manager
Cabela's
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Evaluated customer feedback, incorporating valuable insights into future product enhancements and improvements.
- Analyzed competitor offerings and developed unique value propositions to strengthen the company's competitive positioning.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for assigned products lines while managing financial targets for both top-line revenue growth and bottom-line profitability improvements.
- Maintained a keen understanding of industry trends, ensuring the company''s products remained relevant in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
- Developed innovative marketing strategies, enhancing brand visibility and driving sales growth for the product line.
Project Manager III
Cabela's
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Chadron State College
Chadron, NEAssociate of Science - Business
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NENo Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYNo Degree - Paralegal Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
Product launch planning
Certification
Lean Six Sigma
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issues through comprehensive consumer testing, leading to improved product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Secured $7.5M in cost savings by effectively managing Global Sourcing cost reduction initiatives.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing software solutions for Centric, WFX tasks, streamlining processes and reducing workload.
- Led a team of 7 members, fostering strong collaboration with other departments to drive organizational success.
- Managed $200M + in net sales.
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Timeline
Director of Product Development
Badlands Gear
07.2023 - Current
Sr. Manager of Product Development
FORLOH
08.2019 - 05.2023
Product Development Manager
Bass Pro Shops
04.2017 - 07.2019
Product Line Manager
Cabela's
01.2015 - 04.2017
Project Manager III
Cabela's
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business
Chadron State College
Associate of Science - Business
Western Nebraska Community College
No Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
Colorado State University