With over 14 years experience creating products, I am an experienced product leader who has been a key leader in launching multiple successful technology companies and products. I am a strong business analyst; ensuring products I bring to market are strategically and economically aligned with the company’s vision while providing a delightful user experience. I’m also extremely technical, accurately assessing the workload of projects while working closely with engineers to align technical and business requirements.
SKILLS
Expert: Product Management, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Products, SaaS, UX, Platforms, Project Management
Advanced: Artificial Intelligence/AI, Rest APIs, Agile, Scrum, Mockups, UI
Intermediate: SQL, Object Oriented Architecture, CRE
ReLEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
ConsultanT, Green Collar Works
Armonk, NY April 24 – Present
● Drive technology innovation and digital transformation for clients across multiple industries
Vice President of Product, Lev
New York, NY August 22 – April 24
Loan volumes of over 1.1 Billion on the platform within one year of launch.
Each customer launched an average of two deals on the platform within the first year with 12MM average deal size.
Developed and led SaaS platform to manage transactions including capital markets guidance, lender outreach and deal management.
Developed multiple AI-based features such as creating an offering memorandum automatically from financial documents.
Led team of product managers and designers.
Created and execute product strategy.
Drove product-led development.
Director of Product, Gemini
New York, NY October 19 – July 22
• Built a world-class digital asset exchange and custodian based in the United States.
• Led and managed a team of product managers responsible for building retail (consumer) products including mobile app, web platform, retail trading, Active Trader, Gemini Pay, and Gemini Earn.
• Personally launched Gemini Pay, debit card payments and multiple security features.
• Created and executed retail product strategy, overseeing products responsible for >70% of all revenue.
• Advised and collaborated with Nifty Gateway, a digital art and collectibles market owned by Gemini.
Sr. Product Manager, BRD
New York, NY & Remote October 18 – October 19
BRD is your global on-ramp to cryptocurrencies in an easy to use, decentralized mobile wallet that puts security first.
• Directed product revenue strategy in close alignment with C-suite & business development.
• Prioritized product development in alignment with company vision and strategy.
• Launched new B2B business line (Blockset) from ideation to acquisition, including strategy, pricing, and positioning.
• Expanded BRD's in-app marketplace to drive consumer LTV and retention.
• Brought mobile-based, easy to use, fiat-to-crypto onramp to market in Europe.
• Built bank-to-crypto on-ramp in the US with lowest fees and best customer experience.
• Generate product specs; ideate & scope solutions with stakeholders.
• Worked closely with design team to create an incredible user experience.
• Market analysis; competitive analysis; stay up to date on ever-changing industry innovations.
Sr. Product Manager, PayStand
Scotts Valley, CA & Remote July 15 – October 18
• Led and brought to market new Accounts Payable product that was used to raise Series A round.
• Envisioned least-cost routing feature, now used by over 85% of PayStand’s customers.
• Delivered complete refactor of PayStand RESTful API to increase stability, resulting in a six fold reduction time spent on bugs, thereby allowing for more time spent on new feature development.
• Led blockchain-first product development to drive industry innovation & promote aggressive growth and adoption of PayStand's offerings.
• Led front-end team to design easy to use, high conversion customer tools.
• Met short term and strategic goals of delivering new products on tight deadlines.
• Generated requirements documents; ideate & scope solutions with stakeholders.
• Communicated across a broad range of disciplines to synthesize feedback and align with company strategy.
• Scrum Master; Project manage the product roadmap and sprints using Scrum.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Customer Care Manager, PredPol
Santa Cruz, CA Jan. 13 – July 15
• Product management lead; directed feature development based on key customer feedback.
Member Services Supervisor, Vendini
San Francisco, CA July 10 – Jan. 13
• Worked closely with Engineering team to align product to customer needs.
Writer, TicketingToday
Online Nov 13 – Jan. 15
• Covering ticketing news and trends.
Head Treasurer and Box Office Manager, Bodies...the Exhibition
New York, NY SepT. 08 – Nov. 09
• Managed staff, accounting and reporting; vendor relationships; customer service escalations.
Sales Assistant & Customer Support, LightForms Inc.
New York, NY Jan. 08 – June 08
• Account management; Project management of bids and existing jobs.
Assistant Box Office Manager, Da Vinci: An Exhibition of Genius
San Francisco, CA July 07 – Nov. 07
• Accounting & reporting; Customer service; Project managed exhibition box office opening.
Front Desk Supervisor, Doral Arrowwood
Rye Brook, NY Mar. 06 – Feb. 07
• Managed staff of five to ensure guest received service above and beyond their expectations.
Box Office Associate, White Plains Performing Arts Center
White Plains, NY Nov. 03 – Mar. 06
• Carried out all day-to-day operations of box office.
Assistant Box Office Manager, Caramoor International Music Festival
Katonah, NY June 99 – Aug. 04
• Managed staff; Accounting & Reporting, Customer service, Website management, Vendor relationships
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
July 22 - Present Executive Board, Byram Hills Preschool Association - Armonk, NY
June 20 - Present Alumnae Board, Miss Porter’s School – Farmington, CT
Nov. 20 - Present Election Inspector, Westchester BOE - White Plains, NY
April 18 - June 23 Class Fundraising Representative, Miss Porter’s School – Farmington, CT
Feb. 22 - Oct. 23 Technology Task Force, Town of North Castle - North Castle, NY
Sept. 18 - Dec 18 Team Lead, Tech for Campaigns – New York, NY
Oct. 16 - May 18 Newsletter Editor, Bonny Doon Fire and Rescue – Bonny Doon, CA
Jan. 11 - June 13 Advisory Committee Chair, San Francisco Dyke March - San Francisco, CA
Jan. 08 - July 10 Committee Member and Head Marshal, NYC Dyke March - New York, NY
June 08 - July 10 Staffer, Bluestockings Bookstore - New York, NY
Jan. 07 - Mar. 07 Boston Site Leader, Alt. Service Trips: Hunger and Homelessness - Purchase, NY