Experience

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  MobileDemand

  • United States
  • Computer Hardware
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Sr. Product Manager

    • Jul 2021 - Present

  • Product Manager

    • Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

    Manage the product development process from product research and analysis through product launch. Manage this effort for both our rugged tablets and cases. The role includes initial product research, financial analysis and product recommendation. The role works with Executive management and front- line personnel to prepare the organization for product launch.

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  ImOn Communications

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

  • Product Development Specialist

    • May 2013 - May 2019
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

    Manage the product development process from product research and analysis through product launch. Manage this effort for both our residential and business segments. The role includes initial product research, financial analysis and product recommendation. The role works with Executive management and front line personnel to prepare the organization for product launch.

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  GoDaddy

  • Hiawatha, Iowa

  • Product Marketing Manager

    • Jul 2011 - Apr 2013
    • Hiawatha, Iowa

    Managed key marketing initiatives as part of an integrated solution oriented marketing plan driving revenue and profitability for web tools business line. The role included developing deep customer insights and creating effective marketing plans & strategies across key small business vertical segments to drive demand and penetration across web tool offerings. This role includes developing and communicating compelling value propositions to key customer targets through effective messaging and merchandising efforts.

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  Westridge International, Inc.

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

  • Operations Management

    • May 2009 - May 2011
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

    Westridge International is a small ATM and Merchant Processing business. I developed and managed the Financial, Marketing & Operational workflow for this start-up business.

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  AEGON

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

  • Manager, Accounting

    • Nov 2008 - May 2009
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

    Budget preparation and Corporate Expense analysis. Departmental management.

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  PAETEC

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

  • Director, Sales Operations

    • Jul 2007 - Aug 2008
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

    Managed Sales Operations team which specialized in Field Sales support. Developed sales reporting for individual contributors and executive management. Developed and managed business intelligence and database management.

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  M.W. Direct Marketing, Inc. (Valpak of Mid East Iowa)

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

  • Owner (President & CEO)

    • Aug 2003 - Mar 2007
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

    Owned and Operated a Valpak Direct Marketing Franchise.Mailed to 80,000 homes in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas. Valpak was the #1 direct mailing company in the US.Increased revenue by over 400% and piece count by 171% in 3 years of operation.

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  McLeodUSA

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

  • Director, Sr. Manager, Manager, Program Manager

    • Sep 1995 - Feb 2003
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

    Director - Sales OperationsDirector - Local, Long Distance (LD) and Voice Mail (VM)Sr. Product Manager, Product Manager - Local and VMManager - Network AssessmentProgram Manager

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  MCI Corporation

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

  • Project Lead / Traffic Analyst

    • Mar 1994 - Sep 1995
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

    Network Costing Analysis: Analyzed network traffic data, making recommendations for network cost efficiencies.Managed the implementation of various network cost improvement initiatives.

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  J.W.Morton & Associates

  • Operations Manager

    • Jul 1991 - Oct 1993

    Financial Management: Prepared financial reporting, annual budgets and forecasting analysis.Human Resources: Responsible for tracking and maintaining personnel files.Managed the introduction of companywide 401K plan and additional company benefit plans.Network Administration: LAN administrator for new 11 station company MAC network and servers.

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  Telecom*USA

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

  • Market Analyst / Staff Accountant / Customer Service Rep

    • Nov 1987 - May 1991
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

    Toll Free Product Market Analysis: Managed Telecom*USA switched business outbound products with annual revenues of $39 million.General Ledger Accounting: Responsible for various monthly general ledger entries.