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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Product Development
Lakanto
Orem, UT
10.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives and expectations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced team efficiency and productivity.
Senior Project Manager, Product Development
DoTERRA International
Pleasant Grove, UT
08.2020 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and launch innovative product lines.
- Streamlined product development processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing time-to-market.
Project Manager
Help International
Peru
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
Peru
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, UT08.2025
Associate of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego
Peru07.2017
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
Project Manager, Product Development
Lakanto
10.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager, Product Development
DoTERRA International
08.2020 - 09.2024
Project 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