Dynamic Product Manager at Arley Wholesale, Inc., skilled in product design and market analysis. Successfully accelerated product launches, enhancing profitability while leading a team of 20. Expertise in prototyping tools and supplier negotiation, coupled with a collaborative approach, ensured high-quality project outcomes and a safe work environment.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Arley Wholesale,Inc.
Liverpool
12.1996 - 02.2025
Created prototypes and visual mockups by liaising and collaborating with designers. Developed timelines that would bring the products to market faster, thus increasing the profits of the company. Maintained quality control and inventory levels for all production projects. Worked closely with the executive board for all production projects. Managed a workforce of 12 to 20 employees. Designed and built displays for trade shows, as well as setting them up at different venues.
Residential Home Builder
Various builders Onondaga County
Syracuse
03.1975 - 11.1996
Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
Negotiated contracts with subcontractors and vendors to ensure the best prices were obtained for materials and services.
Determined material requirements and dimensions by studying blueprints, sketches and building plans.
Analyzed blueprints, site layouts and other technical documents to determine project specifications.
Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
Supervised workers at job sites while also delegating tasks as needed.
Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
Performed final inspections upon completion of projects in order to verify that all requirements had been met.
Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors and inspectors to ensure accuracy of all construction plans.
Maintained a safe work environment by ensuring all workers followed safety protocols.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School
Syracuse, NY
01-1975
Skills
Product Design Expertise
Market analysis
Prototyping tools
Agile methodologies
Creative Visual Solutions
Supplier Negotiation Expertise
Accomplishments
Received Manager of the month numerous times throughout my career with Arley Wholesale, Inc.