Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Nicole Jackson

New York

Summary

I am a results-oriented product management professional with a strong background in product development, marketing, and cross-functional collaboration. I am dedicated to collaborating with multiple Product Managers on comprehensive product line visions and Go-To market strategies for a diverse portfolio over 3,000 SKUs within a $200M business environment. I demonstrate consistent top-tier performance exceeding annual goals and ranking with the top-10 performers of a large organization. I have a proven track record in leading product launch initiatives, conducing market analysis and optimizing product life cycle processes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Specialist

Southwire
12.2021 - Current

Associate Product Manager- Lamps & Luminaires

Topaz Lighting & Electric
01.2018 - 12.2021

Associate Product Manager- Electrical Components

Topaz Lighting & Electric
11.2015 - 01.2018

Category Manager- Mikasa Dinnerware

Lifetime Brands
07.2012 - 07.2015

Education

Bachelor of Science - Home Products Development

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
05.2012

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • ERP Systems: SAP, Navision, inRiver PIM
  • Ticketing systems: JIRA, Workfront, Robohead, help desk management
  • Knowledge in working with compliance such as ENERGY STAR, Design Light Consortium (DLC), UL
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Suites: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Working knowledge QlikView, Tableau

Accomplishments

    Product Development | Product Marketing

  • Led and managed the creation of product launch initiatives including product packaging, product data sheets, product catalogs, and sales trainings for 200+ SKUs annually.
  • Conducted market and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities for business growth.
  • Spearheaded the re-brand of Topaz LED product packaging to retail style color box packaging to increase the presence of product being stocked on distributors shelves.
  • Linked a multitude of data assets to provide rich technical and multimedia content top optimize product launches.
  • Built strong relationships with cross-functional teams inside and outside the organization both domestically and internationally.

  • Product Management | Master Data Management

  • Created, implemented, and managed library of standard operating procedures and best practices on a centralized hub for product department to reduce process time by 50%.
  • Drove multiple cross-functional projects to optimize company’s ERP systems to improve PLC operational efficiency and data accuracy to >90%.
  • Researched, developed, and maintained data base of lighting lexicons to optimize governance and uniformity of product specification that resulted in cohesive brand marketing materials and descriptions in our ERP systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including graphics, marketing, supply chain, and sales to ensure timely and successful product launches and maintain product life cycle.
  • Developed and managed comprehensive project tracker to oversee all aspects of new product launches ensuring meeting timelines and milestones.
  • Managed product portfolio life cycle running monthly analysis, presented findings and recommendations to stakeholders, facilitating discussions and insights to drive decisions.
  • Stakeholder that was part of integration cross-functional team responsible for transitioning products from legacy ERP system to new ERP system with precision and on time.

Certification

Electrical Training Center | Topaz Material 5 hour course | Copiague NY: 2018

Center for Corporate Education | Conflict Resolution Course | Stony Brook University: 2021

Total Systems Education, LTD | Project Planning and Control: 2021

Timeline

Product Specialist

Southwire
12.2021 - Current

Associate Product Manager- Lamps & Luminaires

Topaz Lighting & Electric
01.2018 - 12.2021

Associate Product Manager- Electrical Components

Topaz Lighting & Electric
11.2015 - 01.2018

Category Manager- Mikasa Dinnerware

Lifetime Brands
07.2012 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Home Products Development

Fashion Institute of Technology
Nicole Jackson