Samantha Podgorny
Cumming,GA
Summary
Drive consistent customer and revenue growth with strong networking and prospecting skills. Proven ability to convert leads into customers. Excellent relationship-building, communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager Digital Safety Solutions
Environmental Solutions Group
CHATTANOOGA, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Identified customer needs through user interviews, surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms.
- Generated reports detailing progress against goals set by executive team members.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors related to product components or services.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis for existing and potential products.
- Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
- Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
Senior Manager Digital Solutions
Environmental Solutions Group - Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, Tennessee
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
- Represented the organization at conferences or trade shows as an expert speaker on relevant topics.
- Regularly evaluated customer satisfaction levels by surveying customer base and analyzing results.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to support business objectives.
Product Manager- Electric Refuse Vehicles
Environmental Solutions Group - Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, Tennessee
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Defined and analyzed product metrics to facilitate growth of product.
- Engaged customers through interviews to define product vision, features and releases.
- Conducted research to determine ideal markets for products and services.
Senior Manager Digital Transformation
Environmental Solutions Group - Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, Tennessee
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Audited internal data and processes to identify and manage initiatives, improving business performance.
- Interacted with non-technical stakeholders to deliver analyses and answer questions on deliverables.
- Assisted integration of internal and external data tools and products, maintaining stability and performance across systems.
Director Of Technical Business Development
Rubicon Global Holdings LLC
Atlanta, GA
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Worked with product development team members to optimize product specifications
- Gathered requirements, oversaw testing and monitored performance to proactively adjust product
- Recommended changes to products to enhance customer interest
- Act as Voice of the Customer to translate needs to internal product teams
Product Manager
Rubicon Global Holdings LLC
Atlanta, GA
07.2015 - 02.2018
Service Set Up And Maintenance Manager
Rubicon Global Holdings LLC
Atlanta, GA
07.2014 - 07.2015
Education
Fine And Performing Arts
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA2004
High School Diploma -
Redmond High School
Redmond, WA2000
Skills
- Product and service knowledge
- Waste and recycling knowledge
- Product management and pricing
- Account management understanding
Patent
System and method for managing waste services
Patent number: 9852405
System and method for managing waste services
Patent number: 10378912
System and method for managing waste services
Patent number: 11519740
Timeline
Product Manager Digital Safety Solutions
Environmental Solutions Group
07.2024 - Current
Senior Manager Digital Solutions
Environmental Solutions Group - Chattanooga, TN
05.2022 - 06.2024
Product Manager- Electric Refuse Vehicles
Environmental Solutions Group - Chattanooga, TN
03.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Manager Digital Transformation
Environmental Solutions Group - Chattanooga, TN
12.2019 - 03.2021
Director Of Technical Business Development
Rubicon Global Holdings LLC
02.2018 - 11.2019
Product Manager
Rubicon Global Holdings LLC
07.2015 - 02.2018
Service Set Up And Maintenance Manager
Rubicon Global Holdings LLC
07.2014 - 07.2015
Fine And Performing Arts
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
High School Diploma -
Redmond High School
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