Morgan Nissen
Summary
Curious, passionate, driven problem solver, that thrives in fast paced environments by building authentic relationships cross functionally. Creativity and Design Thinking certificate from Stanford, Project Management certificate from Berkeley, Masters Degree in Cross Cultural Education, Bachelors Degree in Studio Art.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager, Design
Specialized Bicycle Components
01.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement project plans across 4 inline product categories, while simultaneously managing annual unique equipment design for 8 professional cycling teams with success by building and maintaining relationships internally and externally
- Mobilize leaders across product, operations, global marketing, and sports to propel our design team towards delivering groundbreaking, narrative-driven product designs that resonate from World Champion riders to occasional commuters
- Integrate Jira-driven capacity planning tools and methodologies to streamline the allocation of team resources and the monitoring of workloads
- Initial results of reports proved need for additional headcount and approval of open reqs
- Envision a comprehensive Color Material and Finish calendar to ensure a cohesive aesthetic for approximately 1,000 inline products
- Align this calendar seamlessly with production readiness schedules, marketing campaigns, and final Go-To Market dates.
Executive Assistant, Strategy
KinderCare Learning Companies
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided executive administrative support while completing Project Management certification
- Coordinated schedules and resources for internal and external stakeholders
- Served as resource for research, information collection, and presentation development for Marketing, Sales, and Strategy department leaders
- Additionally supported VP Tax and Risk by efficiently and effectively mastering and digitizing state business licensing, notarized all necessary documents, acquired learning regarding risk assessment and mitigation
Key Leader
lululemon
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Supported employee development through observation, active listening, and feedback conversations
- Led teams to hit annual $3.5M sales target through strategic goal setting and consistently communicated sales analysis
- Improved and maintained customer satisfaction with forward thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Project Manager
Specialized Bicycle Components
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Built and managed cross functional timelines across product, graphic, marketing, and engineering for $1B company
- Coordinated with international vendors to ensure on-time delivery of estimated $125K sample orders that went through 5-10 revisions
- Collaborated to plan and execute Global Line Plan Meetings with success in goals of vetting and validating product and model lines, receiving forecasts, collecting collateral for global sales teams, and enrolling markets in best marketing practices
- Led Weekly Sourcing Team meetings with CEO, COO, Leaders of Supply Chain, Engineering, and Product
- Output of meetings was continued success in negotiating with international vendors, managing production capacity, ensuring on time delivery of new products to market.
Executive Assistant
Specialized Bicycle Components
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported both CFO and Chief Supply Chain Officer by facilitating weekly staff meetings, heavy calendar management in a rapidly changing environment, coordination of executive meetings, attending and reporting out on monthly global market financial meetings
- Researched and piloted alternative employee travel program resulting in $450k company savings and increased visibility to employee travel expenditure
- Created and implemented both purchasing card and a cell phone policies for 500+ employees
- Collaboration from Finance, IT, and P&C teams after meeting with org leaders to create levels based on role for appropriate compensation.
Community Outreach Specialist
lululemon
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Conceptualized strategic community initiatives to capitalize on market opportunities for our store and greater region
- Challenged status quo and garnered support from high level stakeholders that led to innovative community collaboration at TBD Art and Music Festival (Sacramento) among other lasting local partnerships
- Identified current and potential community influencers, developed on-boarding curriculum, and mentored colleagues on relationship management for future cycles
- Drove business results by creating community initiatives based on opportunities by enrolling others and maximizing individual strengths
- Managed seasonal hiring through reviewing applications, resumes, scheduling, and conducting interviews.
Elementary School Teacher
Sacramento City Unified School District
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Disseminated customized communication, teaching methods, and assignments to accommodate students with varying skills and abilities such as those at-risk and those requiring more challenging content to remain engaged
- Ensured student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Fostered inclusive, joyful, and effective learning environment to build self-esteem and life skills.
Yoga Instructor
BIKRAM YOGA
05.2008 - 06.2013
Education
Creativity and Design Thinking Certificate -
Stanford University
09.2022
Project Management Certificate -
University of California, Berkeley
01.2020
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Multicultural Education -
National University
01.2010
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California, Elementary Education and Teaching -
National University
01.2010
Yoga Certification -
Bikram Yoga College of India
01.2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General -
California State University-Sacramento
01.2007
Skills
- Project Management
- Empathy
- Design process optimization
- Stakeholder Communications
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Event Management
- Cross-functional Collaborations
- Strategic Planning
- Jira
Websites
Certification
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING, 12/2009, 12/2014
- Fundamentals of Color and Appearance - X-Rite
- Notary Public Commission - State of Oregon, 11/2019, 11/2023
- Project Management - University of California, Berkeley
- Creativity and Design Thinking - Stanford Online
Passions
Colors
Concerts
Game Nights
Tarot
Yoga
Timeline
Project Manager, Design
Specialized Bicycle Components
01.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant, Strategy
KinderCare Learning Companies
04.2019 - 08.2020
Key Leader
lululemon
02.2018 - 04.2019
Project Manager
Specialized Bicycle Components
06.2016 - 01.2018
Executive Assistant
Specialized Bicycle Components
05.2015 - 06.2016
Community Outreach Specialist
lululemon
07.2013 - 05.2015
Elementary School Teacher
Sacramento City Unified School District
09.2010 - 06.2013
Yoga Instructor
BIKRAM YOGA
05.2008 - 06.2013
Creativity and Design Thinking Certificate -
Stanford University
Project Management Certificate -
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Multicultural Education -
National University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California, Elementary Education and Teaching -
National University
Yoga Certification -
Bikram Yoga College of India
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General -
California State University-Sacramento
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