Katie Cech
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EverQuote
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Product Manager
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Sep 2021 - Present
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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EverQuote
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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300 - 400 Employee
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MBA Product Management Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Built consumer-centered product by blending qualitative and quantitative consumer insights • Developed long term product vision by facilitating 35+ consumer interviews to uncover key shopping moments, enablers and blockers of purchase decisions, and Jobs to Be Done; developed operational product roadmap to execute on vision • Grew revenue by 5% through 10 AB tests which drove operational improvements for provider customers and reduced consumer friction to purchase; blended… Show more Built consumer-centered product by blending qualitative and quantitative consumer insights • Developed long term product vision by facilitating 35+ consumer interviews to uncover key shopping moments, enablers and blockers of purchase decisions, and Jobs to Be Done; developed operational product roadmap to execute on vision • Grew revenue by 5% through 10 AB tests which drove operational improvements for provider customers and reduced consumer friction to purchase; blended quantitative data with qualitative insights to both design and resolve the tests • Collaborated cross functionally with designers, engineers and analysts to drive consumer-centric product development Show less
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Wayfair
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Talent Analytics
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Greater Boston Area Designed data analytics strategy, translated goals into tactical projects, and coached teams through execution • Developed headcount forecasting product to predict hiring trends with +/- 5% accuracy versus previous ad hoc estimation approach, allowing Finance and Real Estate to accurately project future compensation and office space needs • Served as lead analyst for fundamental strategic hiring shift; identified multiple levers to be used to meet new business objectives; successfully… Show more Designed data analytics strategy, translated goals into tactical projects, and coached teams through execution • Developed headcount forecasting product to predict hiring trends with +/- 5% accuracy versus previous ad hoc estimation approach, allowing Finance and Real Estate to accurately project future compensation and office space needs • Served as lead analyst for fundamental strategic hiring shift; identified multiple levers to be used to meet new business objectives; successfully redeployed 150+ recruiters in 30 days and achieved 98% of new hiring goal in 60 days • Partnered with recruiting leadership to identify white space opportunities and drive recruiting management success
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Senior Talent Analyst
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Greater Boston Area Built data infrastructure and data analytics tools to support data-driven management of Talent Acquisition team • Collaborated with engineers and data scientists to build internal reporting tool to show key recruiting metrics in real time; saved recruiting team 400 hours per week, added 15 new KPIs, and increased recruiter utilization of data by 350% • Guided behavior change of 250+ recruiters through pain point mapping, KPI development, and promoting data hygiene best practices;… Show more Built data infrastructure and data analytics tools to support data-driven management of Talent Acquisition team • Collaborated with engineers and data scientists to build internal reporting tool to show key recruiting metrics in real time; saved recruiting team 400 hours per week, added 15 new KPIs, and increased recruiter utilization of data by 350% • Guided behavior change of 250+ recruiters through pain point mapping, KPI development, and promoting data hygiene best practices; increased recruiter adoption of Applicant Tracking System by 50% • Recognized for leadership by serving as interim team lead during management gap; resulted in promotion within first year
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Sun Life
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Rotational Leadership Development Program
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Aug 2015 - Sep 2017
Greater Boston Area Selected for a highly competitive accelerated professional management training program. Rotation 1: OPERATIONS CONSULTANT (August 2015 to May 2016) Researched and designed process improvements to increase efficiency • Consolidated reporting across teams into singular, streamlined reporting platform; 70% reduction in time spent by team • Investigated key legal process for Sun Life and acquired company; led integration of requirements during merger Rotation 2:… Show more Selected for a highly competitive accelerated professional management training program. Rotation 1: OPERATIONS CONSULTANT (August 2015 to May 2016) Researched and designed process improvements to increase efficiency • Consolidated reporting across teams into singular, streamlined reporting platform; 70% reduction in time spent by team • Investigated key legal process for Sun Life and acquired company; led integration of requirements during merger Rotation 2: DISTRIBUTION CONSULTANT (May 2016 to April 2017) Managed end-to-end data analytics of sales team to drive revenue growth • Developed sales activation tool, increasing new business prospects 4x and active management of ~$800M contracts • Designed and built team planning dashboard to monitor hiring across 24 sales territories; led to 140% increase in hires Rotation 3: BUSINESS EXCELLENCE CONSULTANT (April 2017 to Sept 2017) Led cross-functional initiatives to execute on global corporate strategy • Directed confidential consolidation and transition of 35 eliminated roles, impacting 18 sales offices within 4 weeks • Redesigned Lean Six Sigma training program with internal partners; captured $1M additional revenue (143% increase) Special Project: W1ndsor (One Windsor - September 2016 to March 2017) - Developed and executed an inclusive employee engagement strategy for an office of 400 employees in Windsor, CT Show less
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Education
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University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, GPA 3.8 -
Colgate University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology -
University of Richmond