Microsoft Suite
Hi, I’m
Kelsi Teakell
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Experienced product and strategy professional with expertise in managing product life cycles from concept to market launch and growth. Demonstrated ability in cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and customer-focused product development. Achievements include driving growth through innovative strategies and effective problem-solving. Consistently delivered high-quality products aligned with market demands, contributing to overall business success.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
MoneyGramDallas, Texas
Senior Product Manager
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheaded product development strategies from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with market needs.
- Analyzed user data and market research to inform product feature prioritization and strategic direction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and streamline development processes.
- Monitored performance metrics, such as usage and conversion rates, to enhance product effectiveness.
- Led pricing strategy development to maximize revenue while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Supervised creation of marketing materials, coordinating closely with sales and operations teams.
- Established processes for gathering customer feedback to inform future product iterations.
- Presented analytical findings and project updates at executive meetings to drive informed decision-making.
KST ConsultingFort Worth, TX
Founder & Lead Consultant
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Founded and grew a small consulting firm specializing in bringing new products to market.
- Manage a team of 5 to assist clients in business planning, market research, product development, and new product marketing including social media management.
- Grew revenue to over six figures in under a year.
- Launched two new businesses and two new products, successfully gaining meaningful market interest (first customers).
ThinkflowLas Colinas, TX
Strategic Consultant & Product Manager
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Led cross-functional initiatives that shaped new product strategy by identifying, investigating, and sizing market opportunities in the FinTech sector through detailed market research, analysis, validation and KPIs.
- Developed business cases and presented recommendations to executives for funding.
- Designed and executed product roadmap and user testing strategies for new-to-market financial application.
- Grew accounts from 0 to 4.3k in just over a year.
- Created a series of landing page A/B test projects that increased conversion by over 700% (cumulative).
- Launched five main features within budget and time constraints, as well as two minor features that led to an increase of retention by 34% in the same month, and 75x by the fourth month.
Education
Texas Christian University, Neeley School of BusinessFort Worth, TX
MBA from Finance, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
05-2019
University Overview
- Studied International Business abroad in South and Central America
Johnson & Wales UniversityDenver, CO
Bachelor of Science from Nutrition & Food Sciences
06-2015
University Overview
- Studied International Business abroad in South and Central America
- All Years - Dean's List
- Graduated summa cum laude
Skills
- Product Strategy & Innovation
- Market & User Insights
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Business Case Development
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Roadmapping & Execution
- Pricing & Go-to-Market Strategy
- Performance Optimization
- Change & Stakeholder Management
References
References available upon request.
Software
Miro and other whiteboarding software
Atlassian Suite
Multiple project management software
Analytics software: Heap, Google Analytics, etc
Data visualization tools: Tableau, Looker, etc
Other: Chat GPT, Figma, Survey tools, Airfocus, and more
Timeline
Senior Product Manager
MoneyGram
03.2022 - Current
Founder & Lead Consultant
KST Consulting
01.2020 - Current
Strategic Consultant & Product Manager
Thinkflow
01.2018 - Current
Texas Christian University, Neeley School of Business
MBA from Finance, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Science from Nutrition & Food Sciences
Similar Profiles
DUROJAIYE O OLUWASEYIDUROJAIYE O OLUWASEYI
OPERATIONS OVERSIGHT ANALYST at MONEYGRAMOPERATIONS OVERSIGHT ANALYST at MONEYGRAM
Katarzyna IwulskaKatarzyna Iwulska
QA Analyst II at MoneyGramQA Analyst II at MoneyGram
Angela WrightAngela Wright
Product Communications Analyst III at MONEYGRAMProduct Communications Analyst III at MONEYGRAM