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Monika Lankevice

Kaunas, Lithuania

Summary

Product development professional with proven track record in driving innovative solutions and bringing products to market. Oversaw development of 9 supplement brands with 100+ sku's within 4 years.

Known for strong team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in strategic planning and project management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Product Development

The Impact Brands
08.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw product creation and coordinated aspects of full product development and rollout
  • Met strict deadlines, coordinating moving parts in product development flow
  • Conceptualized large range of products and strategically designed according to market data and research.
  • Creation, launch and monitoring portfolio of 100+ products, 9+ supplement brands
  • Designed and coordinated processes applicable to numerous projects
  • Presented progress updates and reports to executive leadership, demonstrating expertise in communicating complex concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Led successful product launches by coordinating with marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure a seamless rollout and positive customer experience.
  • Managed budgets effectively, preventing overspending while allocating resources where they were most neede
  • Managed a large-scale manufacturing facility project, encompassing the entire lifecycle from identifying business needs and operational requirements to overseeing the facility's opening



R&D Manager

The Impact Brands
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Built a Product Development team, managing inventory, research and product development areas
  • Managed and built supply chain partnerships to support all production needs globally (US, CA, CN, EU)
  • Liaised with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations and develop strategic direction to R&D performance
  • Worked with global cross-functional teams to gain alignment and move initiatives from product ideas to commercialization.
  • Launch of new brands and SKU's
  • Reviewed staff competencies to build employee skill sets based upon future technical requirements.
  • Partnered with sales, strategy and business development to identify new product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.
  • Managed R&D budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support project goals and overall company objectives.

Junior Office and Project Manager

The Biofires
09.2016 - 05.2020

- Planned and executed new product designs that resulted in highest sales through company's history

- Dealt with B2C and B2B contracts across UK and EU

- Large scale B2B projects management

- Working with engineers and architects to make sure all requirements for the products are met to highest standard

- Implemented new accounting system, maintained updates on several online stores

- Monitoring inventory databases

- Dealing with customers, product issues

Administrator Assistant

D&J Roofing Services
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Handled high volume of phone calls, directing callers to appropriate personnel or providing information as needed.
  • Managed incoming mail and correspondence, distributing items as necessary
  • Maintained a professional office environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper organization of supplies.
  • Managed accounts and project information for different solar PV panel projects
  • Issuing EPC reports, certifications and other necessary documentation to complete projects
  • Organizing attendant stands for various home improvement show's in London
  • Maintaining 2x websites
  • Communication and meetings with suppliers

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Arden University
London, United Kingdom
03-2022

Level 6 - Business Administration

Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Ireland
06-2013

Level 5 - Business Secretary Certification

Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Ireland
06-2011

High School Diploma -

Birstona's Gymnasium
Lithuania
06-2010

Skills

  • Supply chain optimization
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross functional leadership
  • Product team leadership
  • Partner relationships
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Head of Product Development

The Impact Brands
08.2022 - Current

R&D Manager

The Impact Brands
08.2020 - 07.2022

Junior Office and Project Manager

The Biofires
09.2016 - 05.2020

Administrator Assistant

D&J Roofing Services
08.2014 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Project Management

Arden University

Level 6 - Business Administration

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Level 5 - Business Secretary Certification

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

High School Diploma -

Birstona's Gymnasium
Monika Lankevice