Jay Gulotta | Product Manager
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated product professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate
Work History
Print Production Manager
RR Donnelley
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Manage finished-goods-inventory accounts to reduce inventory liabilities by tracking on-hand inventory, work in process vs demand forecasts: 500+ inventory items, up to $4.5mm in revenue
- Direct production lifecycle to achieve on-time execution and operational efficiencies including estimate review, project scheduling, finished good receipt and order fulfillment
- Manage customer relations through weekly meetings, data analysis, financial reporting and invoice reconciliation to achieve transparency, alignment
- Mentor and develop ADP participants (Associate Development Program) through implementation and oversight of directional plan focused on clear objectives, key results and overarching goals
Director of Product Management
Double Good
Chicago, IL
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Disseminated company mission, 3-5 year strategy, annual objectives to achieve departmental and cross-functional alignment
- Participated in quarterly planning with use of objectives and key results (OKRs) to align quarterly product initiatives with corporate strategy
- Supported culture of hypothesis testing, continuous learning and data-driven decision making (dual track agile) that enabled transparency, inspection and adaptation
- Worked collaboratively with 15-20 developers, senior executives and partners to collect data on PII (personal identifiable information) user flows and provide solutions to long-standing issues pertaining onboarding completion
- Supported staff development, promoting personal achievement and retention as best strategy for long-term organizational health
Product Lead, Digital Strategies & Innovation
Power Plate
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed cross section of hardware, software and digital content to create and align innovation that enabled new growth opportunities for both direct (USA, UK) and indirect (EME, APAC) markets with primary focus on B2C
- Championed hardware and digital strategies for Power Plate products including platforming and delayed differentiation to minimize SKUs for cost savings, tech integration
- Oversaw development of iOS and Android mobile platforms with focus on data capture for consumer insights
Product Development Lead
Power Plate
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Supervised digital content, software, and hardware development for primary direct market (USA) to increase sales by 5% and drive product engagement
- Created development path/strategy for new hardware and oversaw execution to achieve product evolution and innovation including development of new product line, Targeted Vibration Products; added 3% top line revenue
- Aligned content strategy with app/software needs, created roadmap, analyzed buy, build, partner scenarios and oversaw execution of first-ever native mobile app
Product Manager
Power Plate
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Led development and manufacturing of new product, Power Plate Move (primary: consumer, secondary: commercial) and added $2.4mm in top line revenue
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch product on time (1 year) and within budget ($500k)
- Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams
Internal Product Manager
Power Plate
Chicago
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Implemented change through introduction and establishment of JIRA Core Cloud to generate workflows and real-time collaboration across 4 departments
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams
- Assessed costs and estimated production capabilities to evaluate economic viability
- Analyzed metrics to measure team performance including workload capacity, time to completion, and project pipelines
Startup Founder
Music United, LLC
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Founder of innovative social aggregation platform for DIY content creators, successfully raising over $1MM in funding with operational runway of 4 years
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors to communicate and execute against defined deliverables
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners
- Assembled and led team of 5-12 employees, including 4-6 developers, managing roles and responsibilities, workload capacity, productivity, project timelines, and outcomes
Project Management Specialist
Connor Sports Flooring
Chicago, IL
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Appointed co-lead of special projects by head of international sales bringing first quick install product to eastern Europe
- Created brand name and marketing campaign for new international sports flooring product, RapidPlay
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts in excess of $100k related to project planning and research
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2008
Skills
- Product Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Product Vision and Strategy
- Market Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Agile Software Development
- Prioritization and Execution
- Jira, Miro, Balsamiq
Certification
Professional Certificate in Product Management
Northwestern Kellogg School of Management - 07/2024
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
ScrumAllicance® - 01/ 2024
Timeline
Print Production Manager
RR Donnelley
09.2022 - Current
Director of Product Management
Double Good
12.2021 - 05.2022
Product Lead, Digital Strategies & Innovation
Power Plate
01.2021 - 12.2021
Product Development Lead
Power Plate
01.2019 - 12.2020
Product Manager
Power Plate
01.2018 - 12.2018
Internal Product Manager
Power Plate
02.2017 - 12.2017
Startup Founder
Music United, LLC
01.2012 - 12.2015
Project Management Specialist
Connor Sports Flooring
06.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Denver