Kayla Ghidinelli
Grover Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced with product development, market analysis, and lifecycle management. Utilizes cross-functional collaboration to drive product success and adaptability to changing market needs. Strong understanding of strategic planning and execution to achieve business objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager (Remote)
Valley Agricultural Software
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Built business cases and prioritized initiatives based on impact
- Defined and tracked KPI’s – adoption, engagement, retention
- Aligned stakeholders on needs, timelines, and expectations
Product Owner (Remote)
Valley Agricultural Software
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Owned and prioritized product backlog
- Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, product management, and support
Beta Manager (Remote)
Valley Agricultural Software
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinated beta testing phases with beta testers
- Acted as the voice of customer during beta and release planning
Product Researcher (Remote)
Valley Agricultural Software
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Researched global market needs, in Germany
- Documented pain points and recorded user workflows
Technical Support
Valley Agricultural Software
10.2015 - 02.2021
- Provide support for dairy industry associates to create and customize reports for daily operations and decision making
- Intake, triage, and problem solve customer issues
Office Assistant/Childcare Assistant
Trust Automation, Inc.
09.2011 - 10.2015
Management Assistant
Pleasant Point Dairy
01.2006 - 09.2015
- Assisted in daily management operations of the dairy
- Managed livestock herd records and selected new genetics for improvement of the herd
- Managed organic inspection records and kept them presentable for the daily inspection
Office Assistant/Childcare Assistant
Bio-Vet
06.2014 - 09.2014
Farmer Support Program Intern
Organic Valley
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Worked as liaison by traveling throughout California to meet with Organic Valley dairy farmers
- Administered and received survey data which offered feedback to the association
- Maintained a healthy relationship connecting the co-op headquarters with the farmer
Vet Assistant
Ferndale Veterinary’s Office
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Provided additional support to staff during surgical procedures on various species
- Developed new skills in medication administration
- Assisted with various duties in the office with patient visits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dairy Science, Agribusiness
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2015
Skills
- Professional Scrum Product Owner Training
- Product Roadmap Development
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Customer Interviews and On-Site Observation
- Executive Presentations
- Global Product Expansions
Timeline
Product Manager (Remote)
Valley Agricultural Software
01.2025 - 01.2026
Product Owner (Remote)
Valley Agricultural Software
04.2023 - 01.2025
Beta Manager (Remote)
Valley Agricultural Software
06.2022 - 04.2023
Product Researcher (Remote)
Valley Agricultural Software
03.2021 - 06.2022
Technical Support
Valley Agricultural Software
10.2015 - 02.2021
Office Assistant/Childcare Assistant
Bio-Vet
06.2014 - 09.2014
Farmer Support Program Intern
Organic Valley
06.2013 - 08.2013
Office Assistant/Childcare Assistant
Trust Automation, Inc.
09.2011 - 10.2015
Vet Assistant
Ferndale Veterinary’s Office
09.2009 - 04.2010
Management Assistant
Pleasant Point Dairy
01.2006 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Dairy Science, Agribusiness
California Polytechnic State University