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STEPHEN GRIDER

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Innovative digital product manager experienced in leveraging cutting-edge AdTech and marketing technology to drive digital advertising campaigns. Adept in end-to-end digital product development with a strong focus on stakeholder management and problem-solving. Over 5 years of experience owning the e-commerce roadmap and driving its evolution through various markets as a founder and Director of E-commerce of an eco-conscious DTC apparel brand). Skilled in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with a proven track record of effective product backlog management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder/Director of E-commerce

The Elephant Temple LLC
01.2018 - Current
  • Led the development of mission-based e-commerce brand, achieving 4x ROI through strategic planning and cross-functional team management
  • Developed go-to-market strategy during start-up, managing marketplace integrations, digital advertising, press and social strategy
  • Utilized AdTech solutions and marketing technology to drive impactful digital advertising campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and engagement
  • Managed end-to-end digital product development, ensuring seamless integration of backend systems, customer communications, and inventory management
  • Leveraged quantitative and qualitative data analysis to refine customer journey, resulting in industry-leading conversion rates
  • Synchronizes touch points within the user story to create an impactful shopping experience, resulting in 500+ verified product reviews to date
  • Utilized Agile methodologies and effective product backlog management to streamline development to improve website performance, optimize SEO, and integrate new features
  • Improved user interface functionality, boosting conversions and enhancing user experience.
  • Applied problem-solving skills and technical acumen to address challenges, protect profits, and identify growth opportunities

Program Manager

Pest Tech Biologics
06.2017 - 05.2023
  • Developed the program's roadmap and laboratory SOP in an Agile framework
  • Mapped go-to-market strategy and program budget using a 5-year financial forecast and competitive analysis
  • Built lead-generating website using custom CSS and designed sales pipeline
  • Manages operations within the laboratory, maintains data logs, and ensures regulatory compliance with state and federal laws

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
05.2017

Computer Science

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
02.2023

Skills

  • Digital Product Management
  • Product Backlog Management
  • Digital Advertising
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Agile Product Development
  • Technical Acumen
  • PPC Advertising
  • User Interface Architecture
  • Google Analytics
  • UX Design
  • HTML/CSS

Certification

Scrum Master | Scrum Alliance 2023

Timeline

Founder/Director of E-commerce

The Elephant Temple LLC
01.2018 - Current

Program Manager

Pest Tech Biologics
06.2017 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology

Covenant College

Computer Science

Harvard University
STEPHEN GRIDER