Organized and dependable professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Hempel USA
Senior Product and Portfolio Manager
11.2021 - 04.2023
Job overview
Developed marketing plans and strategy to promote specific products to target demographics.
Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
Increased new client acquisition through targeted initiatives.
Provided training and support to sales team members.
Monitored market trends and competitor performance and analyzed gaps to update promotional strategies and maximize sales.
Carboline
Product Line Manager
09.2017 - 04.2020
Job overview
Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
Carboline
Product Development Coordination Manager
08.2015 - 09.2017
Job overview
Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.
Reviewed product development budgets, expenditures and research.
Created and executed strategies to drive development and success of products.
Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.
Carboline
Process Chemist
09.2002 - 08.2015
Job overview
Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.
Collaborated with cross-site and cross-functional teams in research and development, EH&S, product marketing and manufacturing engineering to establish framework for successful development programs and align objectives across teams.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Lakeland College
Green Bay
MBA from Masters of Business Administration
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science from Chemistry
Skills
Project Management
Product Launch Support
Product Enhancement Strategy
Business Case Development
Project Roadmap Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Business Development
Portfolio Strategy
Corrective Actions
Competitive Analysis
Operational Efficiency
Cost Savings
Certification
Coating Inspector level 1 (National Association of Coating Engineers / NACE)