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Jono Acquisti

Santa Rosa,California

Summary

Skilled and passionate Group Product Manager with expertise in product marketing, product introduction, and overseeing the entire lifecycle of a product from conception to fruition.


An analytical thinker who collaborates effectively with internal and external teams/stakeholders to accomplish objectives. Results-oriented with a demonstrated history of enhancing a company's market position and maximizing opportunities for financial growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Product Manager

Prosper Marketplace Inc
09.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with product and engineering teams to identify and implement product enhancements based on customer feedback.
  • Provided tailored product recommendations to customers, showcasing excellent product knowledge.
  • Developed a roadmap managing the product lifecycle, resulting in a 5% increase in growth and revenue.
  • Created detailed product specifications and user stories to ensure product quality and usability.
  • Successfully managed product launch timelines and budgets, leading to on-time launches with minimal delays or cost overruns.
  • Advised customers on product features and provided technical product demonstrations highlighting capabilities.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders and customers to align product with business objectives.
  • Led multiple cross-functional teams to successfully launch a major product initiative.

Sr. Product Manager

Rakuten
02.2018 - 11.2020
  • Led Rakuten.com UI/UX websites focusing on enhancing customer experience for desktop and mobile platforms.
  • Orchestrated four major product launches, resulting in additional revenue generation for the company.
  • Developed products targeting acquisition, retention, and re-engagement of existing users, leading to improved funnel metrics and higher purchase rates.
  • Drove innovation, defined roadmaps, and collaborated with designers and engineers to implement new features.
  • Managed vendor relationships and executed multiple business plans and projects for product management.
  • Promoted and supported company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Arts - History/Art

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA
04.2006

Skills

  • Communication
  • Data Science
  • Planning
  • User Experience Design (UI/UX)
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Agile Software Development
  • Prioritization
  • Strategic Thinking
  • User-Centric Approach

Accomplishments

  • CEO Award at Prosper Marketplace
  • Rakuten Mentorship Program
  • Students Rising Above
  • At-Risk Youth Emergency First Responder (Medical/Mental Health)
  • Certified Scrum Master 2016
  • Graduate of Toastmasters

Timeline

Group Product Manager

Prosper Marketplace Inc
09.2020 - Current

Sr. Product Manager

Rakuten
02.2018 - 11.2020

Master of Science - Mental Health

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Arts - History/Art

California Lutheran University
Jono Acquisti