Bragging Rights

Hi, and thanks for stopping by! I’m a product gal who loves thorough user research, air-tight strategy, and helping to build products that make life easier. Simply put, I’m a big picture thinker with knack for tying up loose ends. My career has included stops in a handful of industries and even a brief and eye-opening stint in retail. Read more about my experience below or check out my full CV.

Product Management & Strategy

My Job: Product Owner (current) Industry: Healthcare/Workers’ Compensation What I Do: Lead an agile team of system analysts, software engineers, and quality assurance professionals to build custom medical billing systems supporting some of the largest insurers in the workers’ compensation industry using pharmacy and ancillary benefits management services. align with corporate key objective of increased market penetration. What I’m Learning: … Continue reading Product Management & Strategy

Marketing & Public Relations

  My Job: Marketing and Public Relations Manager Industry: Nonprofit What I Did: Strategic marketing plan development and execution, advertising, special events, public relations, brand reputation management, corporate and crisis communications. What I Learned: Stand up for what’s right, but choose your battles wisely. My Job: Marketing Coordinator Industry: Accounting (B2B) What I Did: Established the first-ever marketing program … Continue reading Marketing & Public Relations

Education & Certifications

Education & Certifications  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing Management – The University of Akron, summa cum laude, 2000 – 2004 Master Certificate in Internet Marketing – University of San Francisco, 2011 Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate – Villanova University, 2012 Certified Scrum Product Owner – Scrum Alliance, 2017  

Off Topic

My Job: Salesperson Industry: High-end Retail What I Did: Helped women look and feel fabulous in casual and wear-to-work apparel. What I Learned: The secret to happiness is learning to love your own flaws. Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves.