Experience

Gildre

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & Managing Partner

  • May 2023 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois Gildre is an invite-only membership community for innovators, builders, creators, and executives. The core mission revolves around the concept of "Community for All", and empowering individuals at any stage of their entrepreneurial or professional career.



Roamli

• United States
• Travel Arrangements

• Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer

  • May 2020 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois Roamli is a platform that provides organizations with a suite of marketing tools to create branded experiences driving revenue and user engagement. • Establish the product vision and champion a customer-centric culture. • Develop and oversee Roamli B2B marketplace strategy and client partnerships. • Define and execute product roadmaps that align with customer feedback. • Implement the Asana and Productboard product suites resulting in a 20% delivery rate increase among the… Show more Roamli is a platform that provides organizations with a suite of marketing tools to create branded experiences driving revenue and user engagement. • Establish the product vision and champion a customer-centric culture. • Develop and oversee Roamli B2B marketplace strategy and client partnerships. • Define and execute product roadmaps that align with customer feedback. • Implement the Asana and Productboard product suites resulting in a 20% delivery rate increase among the software development team. • Partner with Engineering to test UI/UX feasibility and improve customer experience. Show less



Techstars

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Mentor

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Mentor high-growth startups in a remote-first environment, supporting their strategy, fundraising efforts, and growth. Techstars is a global platform that provides investment and innovation. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates four divisions: Techstars Mentorship-Driven… Show more Mentor high-growth startups in a remote-first environment, supporting their strategy, fundraising efforts, and growth. Techstars is a global platform that provides investment and innovation. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates four divisions: Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Program supercharges success and Techstars Startup Programs inspire, educate, and connect entrepreneurs. Techstars Venture Capital Fund invests in innovative and disruptive companies. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships help brands create products and services. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,000 companies with a market cap of $8.1 billion. Show less



ASTRALABS

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Head of Product

  • Apr 2022 - May 2023

  Oversaw the product development of one of the world's fastest growing Startup Accelerators (180+ startups per monthly cohort) bringing in $24M+ in annual revenue. • Managed a team of 10 Product Managers & Associates to oversee individual project initiatives and acquisitions. • Managed the Data & Engineering team to deliver high-quality products from concept to launch, including budgets, timelines, and resources. • Led and mentored the PM/Project Organization by providing thought… Show more Oversaw the product development of one of the world's fastest growing Startup Accelerators (180+ startups per monthly cohort) bringing in $24M+ in annual revenue. • Managed a team of 10 Product Managers & Associates to oversee individual project initiatives and acquisitions. • Managed the Data & Engineering team to deliver high-quality products from concept to launch, including budgets, timelines, and resources. • Led and mentored the PM/Project Organization by providing thought leadership and investing in continuous improvement and career growth. • Defined high-level product goals and execute overall strategy and roadmap. • Implemented a data-driven culture to guide overall product strategy and decision making. • Launched two SaaS products which exceeded sales expectations in year one by 300%.

• Director of Product - Accelerator

  • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Managed a team of 6, full-time Program Associates to lead key product initiatives. • Launched new B2B and B2C product lines & services in collaboration with internal program teams. • Defined high-level product goals and execute overall strategy and roadmap. • Utilized Agile methodologies and integrate Scrum with Project Managers. • Surveyed new & existing customers to determine best value and implementation methods for products.



Galerie Candy and Gifts

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Product Manager - Strategy & Business Development

  • Apr 2019 - May 2020

  Hebron, Kentucky • Responsible for targeting key white space growth opportunities and generating new business across all classes of trade with customer acquisition. • Developed and oversaw overall Galerie eCommerce B2B/B2C strategy and partnerships. • Managed overall P&L for Branded, Seasonal, and Private Label for each customer on annual basis. • Increased overall sales by developing incremental programming through analysis of customers and market wide sales data. • Developed and maintained… Show more • Responsible for targeting key white space growth opportunities and generating new business across all classes of trade with customer acquisition. • Developed and oversaw overall Galerie eCommerce B2B/B2C strategy and partnerships. • Managed overall P&L for Branded, Seasonal, and Private Label for each customer on annual basis. • Increased overall sales by developing incremental programming through analysis of customers and market wide sales data. • Developed and maintained professional relationships with category buyers on all key accounts. • Created and monitored yearly growth plans for customers in cooperation with company-wide goals. • Led and managed broker partners as well as partner with direct category managers on key accounts. Show less



Ferrara

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager - Channel Marketing

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Chicago, Illinois • Led overall product strategy and channel commercialization at Walmart, E-Commerce, and Club channels. • Managed cross functional relationships between brand managers, finance, sales, and R&D. • Brand Champion for Trolli and SweeTARTS brands responsible for managing all SKU commercialization projects and forecasting with Sales Pillar Leads. • Coordinated with PMO to deliver deadlines for dozens of weekly projects. • Collaborated cross functionally with Sales Leadership Team, Brand… Show more • Led overall product strategy and channel commercialization at Walmart, E-Commerce, and Club channels. • Managed cross functional relationships between brand managers, finance, sales, and R&D. • Brand Champion for Trolli and SweeTARTS brands responsible for managing all SKU commercialization projects and forecasting with Sales Pillar Leads. • Coordinated with PMO to deliver deadlines for dozens of weekly projects. • Collaborated cross functionally with Sales Leadership Team, Brand Managers, Finance, and R&D to develop Go To Market strategies for innovation. • Created new processes and implemented gold standard communication cross functionally during Ferrara-Nestle integration.

• National Account Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Chicago, Illinois • Solely responsible for growth, forecasting, and planning of national customers including Aldi, Rite-Aid, Lidl, Ahold/Peapod, and Save A Lot. • Managed E-Commerce sales relationship with Walmart.com, Kroger/Vitacost, Boxed, and Peapod to develop incremental nationwide revenue. • Increased overall sales by developing incremental programming through analysis of customers and market wide sales data. • Drove web traffic and optimization of item pages on E-Commerce websites by maintaining… Show more • Solely responsible for growth, forecasting, and planning of national customers including Aldi, Rite-Aid, Lidl, Ahold/Peapod, and Save A Lot. • Managed E-Commerce sales relationship with Walmart.com, Kroger/Vitacost, Boxed, and Peapod to develop incremental nationwide revenue. • Increased overall sales by developing incremental programming through analysis of customers and market wide sales data. • Drove web traffic and optimization of item pages on E-Commerce websites by maintaining images, video content, and keywords. • Developed and maintained professional relationships with category buyers on all key accounts. • Created and monitored yearly growth plans for customers in cooperation with company-wide goals. • Led and managed broker partners as well as partner with direct category managers on key accounts across all 50 states. • Targeted white space growth opportunities and generated new E-Commerce business with customer acquisition. • Managed overall P&L for Branded, Seasonal, and Private Label for each customer on annual basis.

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  Chicago, Illinois • Solely responsible for growth, forecasting, and planning of 40 unique national and regional retailers including SuperValu, Hy-Vee, Spartan Nash, Jewel Albertsons, and Roundy's. • Led and managed a team of 12 Business Managers across 35 states in the country resulting in $40M in annual sales. • Increased overall sales by developing solutions and incremental programming through analysis of customers and market wide sales data. • Developed and maintained professional relationships with… Show more • Solely responsible for growth, forecasting, and planning of 40 unique national and regional retailers including SuperValu, Hy-Vee, Spartan Nash, Jewel Albertsons, and Roundy's. • Led and managed a team of 12 Business Managers across 35 states in the country resulting in $40M in annual sales. • Increased overall sales by developing solutions and incremental programming through analysis of customers and market wide sales data. • Developed and maintained professional relationships with category buyers on all key accounts. • Created and monitored yearly growth plans for customers in cooperation with company-wide goals. • Planned and managed Ferrara's Central P&L by holding business managers accountable through analyzing available trade assets and funds on weekly basis.



The Hershey Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Sales Supervisor

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2015

  Boston, Massachusetts • Led and managed a team of 13 Hershey Retail Sales Merchandisers covering over 1800 stores. • Grew the Boston District territory exceeding $25M in annual sales at the time. • Worked with CSE and account executive partners to drive share results and exceed sales goals. • Increased overall sales by developing solutions through analysis of customers and market wide sales data. • Developed and maintained professional relationships with high level managers on key accounts.

• Field Sales Representative

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  Chicago, Illinois • Grew and managed a territory of 43 stores and 6 unique accounts totaling $7.1M in annual sales. • Ensured expected retail execution of Company and Customer Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans. • Provided merchandising assistance to customers by building displays, negotiating placement and replenishing permanent secondary displays. • Performed external account audits over inventory. • Increased overall sales by developing solutions through analysis of customers and market… Show more • Grew and managed a territory of 43 stores and 6 unique accounts totaling $7.1M in annual sales. • Ensured expected retail execution of Company and Customer Headquarter Sales and Merchandising Plans. • Provided merchandising assistance to customers by building displays, negotiating placement and replenishing permanent secondary displays. • Performed external account audits over inventory. • Increased overall sales by developing solutions through analysis of customers and market wide sales data.



Southern Tide

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Sales Representative

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2013

  Purdue University • Marketed, advertised and represented the Southern Tide clothing brand. • Worked closely with other organizations to promote philanthropic events. • Raised money for charities and organizations while representing Southern Tide LLC.



Aerotek

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiter & Account Manager - Internship

  • Apr 2011 - Sep 2011

  Oak Brook, Illinois • Utilized different boolean search strings to find target candidates. • Worked with account managers to generate new sales leads and business for the company. • Identified and placed qualified candidates for a range of professional positions with clients. • Conducted interviews of potential talent to identify the proper candidate for a position.



Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Assistant - Internship

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Prepared and processed felony cases for prosecutors to use at trials. • Interviewed witnesses, victims and police officers to gather data about the crime. • Recognized by the D.A. as completing the most cases of any intern (including law students).