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Lesli Vasek

South Portland,ME

Summary

Dynamic Product Manager with a proven track record, driving a 20% increase in operational efficiency through agile methodologies and documentation. Skilled in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and known for strong analytical abilities, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and user adoption strategies, ensuring impactful product enhancements and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager

Dspworkplace
01.2024 - Current
  • Drove end-to-end product development for ERP-integrated solutions using Dynamics 365 Business Central, aligning platform features with business and user needs to increase operational efficiency by 20%
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Legal to gather, document, and prioritize system requirements, improving feature clarity and reducing backlog churn by 30%
  • Owned documentation of technical specs, user stories, and product requirements to support seamless cross-functional alignment and reduce communication gaps
  • Championed user adoption of ERP features through targeted training, enablement materials, and in-platform guidance, resulting in a 70%+ usage rate across departments
  • Acted as a product owner for ERP enhancements in agile development cycles, maintaining a clear product backlog and translating stakeholder feedback into actionable user stories
  • Facilitated sprint planning, backlog grooming, and UAT for Dynamics 365 releases, contributing to a 40% improvement in delivery timelines and stakeholder satisfaction
  • Launched and managed product education initiatives to support ERP adoption and partner onboarding, aligning closely with customer experience and learning teams

Technical Business Development Manager, Product

Movable Ink
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Championed agile project management practices, using tools Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage deliverables and ensure consistent sprint velocity
  • Supported the successful deployment of Dynamics 365 Business Central customizations, streamlining finance and operations workflows while reducing manual processes by 35%
  • Integrated partner feedback into the ERP product roadmap, enabling continuous iteration and long-term strategic planning for scalable enablement tools
  • Led requirements gathering and ERP configuration workshops with finance, procurement, and operations teams to support digital transformation initiatives
  • Designed and implemented KPI dashboards integrated with ERP data sources, enabling leadership to make real-time decisions based on financial and operational metrics
  • Conducted market research to prioritize integrations to drive client usage and sophistication, focusing on APIs and Webhooks
  • Identified joint value propositions and use cases for specific technical integrations to create repeatable and scalable solutions

Senior Customer Success Specialist

Validity
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided high-level technical guidance and oversight for the implementation of customer experience tools and systems, mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of excellence
  • Selected to be the product liaison between departments to answer questions, communicate product launches, bug fixes, and submit feature requests
  • Investigated, documented and created new internal processes and policies to enhance client experience; presented and trained to internal stakeholders
  • Interviewed, trained and onboarded new members of the team with enthusiasm and collaboration.
  • Reduced client onboarding time by developing comprehensive training materials and delivering tailored user sessions

Customer Success Specialist

Validity
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Onboarded global clients while providing training and technical support during account setup and implementation
  • Analyzed client performance by generating, formatting and preparing reports based on client-specific data
  • Built client relationships by assessing client's needs, resolving problems and following up with existing clients
  • Continuously improving the promotional and product content for the team's pipeline for the SaaS company
  • Developed clear documentation for all implementation processes and procedures, enabling easy knowledge transfer among team members

Corporate Sales Manager

Visit Denver, The Convention & Visitors Bureau
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Trained new Sales Managers during their Onboarding process and created Onboarding plans
  • Selected to be on the Employee Engagement Committee to present and implement new SOPs to stakeholders
  • Succeeded 98% of 2018 definite room night goal and ended at 104% YTD of 2019 goal
  • Specialized in planning and executing conventions and meetings for corporate groups 151-950 rooms on peak
  • Managed 600+ accounts in the corporate market for the Midwest, East Coast, Canada and Europe Regions
  • Maintained respected relationships with 1300+ hotel, restaurant, museum and venue partners in the community

Executive Meetings Manager

Visit Denver, The Convention & Visitors Bureau
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Specialized in planning executive-level meetings for association and non-profit groups 10-150 rooms on peak
  • Succeeded 152% of 2016 definite room night goal and achieved 134% of 2017 goal
  • Managed 1200+ accounts in the association market
  • Planned trade shows and client held events to promote the City of Denver, our partners and the community

Convention Services Manager

Omni Hotels & Resorts, Omni Interlocken Resort
07.2014 - 10.2016
  • Planned and executed all areas of operations to create memorable events for all markets
  • Achieved 108% of 2014 F&B goal at $4.2 million and reached 104% of 2015 F&B goal at $4.5 million
  • Succeeded forecast accuracy for banquet food, beverage and rental within 5% (top 3 in the company)
  • Prepared a resume report for all incoming groups and events to present at weekly staff operations meeting
  • Conducted pre-conference and post-conference meetings for large conferences 40 - 1,000 people

Education

Horticultural Sciences, Business Administration -

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 (especially Business Central)
  • Agile and Scrum Methodologies
  • Requirements Gathering & Documentation
  • User Story Development & Backlog Management
  • Requirements Gathering & Documentation
  • Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • API Integrations
  • Process Mapping & Optimization
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Github

Accomplishments

  • 2019 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40 Award Recipient

Timeline

Product Manager

Dspworkplace
01.2024 - Current

Technical Business Development Manager, Product

Movable Ink
07.2022 - 04.2023

Senior Customer Success Specialist

Validity
03.2021 - 07.2022

Customer Success Specialist

Validity
09.2019 - 03.2021

Corporate Sales Manager

Visit Denver, The Convention & Visitors Bureau
01.2018 - 09.2019

Executive Meetings Manager

Visit Denver, The Convention & Visitors Bureau
10.2016 - 01.2018

Convention Services Manager

Omni Hotels & Resorts, Omni Interlocken Resort
07.2014 - 10.2016

Horticultural Sciences, Business Administration -

Texas A&M University

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