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Sandra Pena

Orem,UT

Summary

Accomplished Product Development Coordinator with a proven track record at DoTERRA International, excelling in project management and product strategy. Spearheaded over 1000 successful product launches, leveraging customer insight and design thinking for continuous product improvement. Skilled in fostering stakeholder relationships and driving efficiency through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, significantly enhancing product quality and market reach.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Development Coordinator

DoTERRA International
08.2020 - Current
  • Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders, addressing any concerns or potential risks promptly.
  • Assisted in budget planning and resource allocation for the product development department.
  • Created detailed project plans, outlining tasks, resources, and deadlines to ensure successful product launches.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop effective promotional campaigns for new products.
  • Successfully launched multiple products, meeting or exceeding sales targets consistently for over 1000 products in the past 3 years.
  • Implemented continuous improvement methodologies to drive ongoing enhancements in product design and functionality over time.
  • Streamlined product development processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external partners such as vendors and manufacturers for seamless collaboration during the product development process.
  • Approved product documentation to promote easy-to-follow manuals and technical documents.
  • Managed product launches by creating plans and coordinating with marketing teams to maximize promotional reach.

Product Manager

Help International
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Successfully managed multiple community projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Established effective communication among team members and local government for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Product Quality Engineering Intern

WindAid
01.2014 - 07.2017
  • Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
  • Implemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiency.

Education

MBA - Product Development

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2025

Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego
Peru
07.2017

Skills

  • Product Strategy
  • Product Packaging
  • Customer Insight
  • Design thinking
  • Product Testing
  • Product Roadmapping
  • Product Training
  • Product Launches
  • Product Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Marketing Plan Development
  • Google Analytics

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Product Development Coordinator

DoTERRA International
08.2020 - Current

Product Manager

Help International
10.2017 - 04.2019

Product Quality Engineering Intern

WindAid
01.2014 - 07.2017

MBA - Product Development

University of Utah

Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego
Sandra Pena