Aug 2014 – Nov 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Oak Brook, IL

• > Lead product development of Global Mobile Application team responsible for iOS and Android mobile application development.
• > Manage global team consisting of project managers, business analysts, architecture, developers, QA and Dev Ops project initiation, requirements, technical solutioning, test automation, deployment and support.
• > Coordinate with teams globally developing applications in multiple languages and configurations
• > Bridge digital applications with physical store systems to enable mobile payments, mobile ordering and deal redemption.
• > Lead developer program initiative, creating a global open source developer network to govern how McDonalds designs, develops and deploys code for the McDonalds mobile application across markets.

Dec 2012 – Jul 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Responsible for defining and executing product portfolio strategy . Built product team from the ground up leading digital solutions to drive sales and business growth to nations leading retailers. Managed team of 6 product managers utilizing Agile and lean frameworks to achieve speed to market and product/market fit.
• > Architected product strategy for portfolio of web-based and SaaS based product solutions..
• > Direct internal engineering teams to lead and facilitate solutions spanning the digital landscape including: online advertising, web development, SaaS tools for customers, mobile web/apps, Data as a Service, Facebook ads and operational program/campaign analytics dashboards.
• > Manage team of product managers to bring ideas to market, create feedback loops, product goals and KPIs.
• > Reduced average product release lifecycle from 6 months to 6 weeks to introduce new features and sales opportunities to market.
• > Partner with C-level, Sales, Technology, Business Development, Marketing and Customers to analyze market conditions, client health and develop strategies to proactively meet build strategic partnerships.
• > Spearheaded go-to-market framework for all new product launches including sales training, product demos, social strategy, measurement, the story we are shaping for our clients, partners and employees.
• About Shoplocal
• Shoplocal offers a complete suite of innovative digital advertising web-based and SaaS solutions, to connect with shoppers along the path to purchase, driving measurable in-store sales and ROI. Shoplocal partners with more than 100 of the nation's top retailers, including Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Publix, and Staples to deliver localized promotions to shoppers at national scale through Omnichannel digital solutions including display and social advertising, web development, search, and mobile apps. Shoplocal SDKs power the ability to distribute your content into any digital medium.

Jan 2012 – Dec 2012 · 11 mos

• > Managed project management teams responsible for executing over $30MM in fixed price contracts for clients.
• > Drove agile adoption throughout entire organization, optimizing the whole. Agile is now persistent in organization from planning, sales, contracts, day-to-day team execution.
• > Recognized as agile thought leader; spoken at several conferences and published numerous articles.
• > Develop project KPIs and reporting for C-level executives that focus on staff allocation, team performance, earned business value and portfolio/project profitability.
• > Championed and gained organizational buy-in for new collaboration tools such as Rally Agile Lifecycle Management, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA, Selenium (automated testing), Team City (continuous integration)

Feb 2011 – Dec 2011 · 10 mos

• Continuation of role as Pointroll and Shoplocal temporarily merged.

Apr 2010 – Feb 2011 · 10 mos

Apr 2007 – Apr 2010 · 3 yrs

• Had responsibility for two departments, Project Management Office and Client Account Management::
• Agile Project Management Office:
• Agile standards and guidelines for all teams
• Resource and portfolio management
• Manage team of project managers/scrum masters
• Manage project costs and value stream
• Senior Director of Client Services:
• Maintain and develop client relationship standards
• Manage team of Client Service Directors
• Develop guidelines for pricing and proposals
• Streamline value stream both within client services team and throughout organization
• Educate client service teams regarding new products and services including web technologies, UI design, online marketing integration, email campaign effectiveness, technical details within ShopLocal product platforms
• Oversee all client service project delivery and revenue

Dec 2003 – Apr 2007 · 3 yrs 4 mos

• ALM is a leading integrated media company serving legal, real estate, financial and business professionals. ALM's award-winning publications, events and online properties — including The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, Real Estate Forum, LegalTech, Insight Information, GlobeSt.com and Law.com — anticipate and address the needs of today's leaders with timely, focused news and information.
• > Managed the planning and implementation of a multiple large-scale web and application development projects for print and web publisher catering to legal community.
• > Executed $2MM data warehouse project to consolidate all customer data from multiple operational sources to deliver marketing business intelligence on customers and prospects for all ALM business units.
• > Project manager and systems analyst for the data standardization and consolidation of $50MM newspaper fulfillment systems used throughout 10 newspaper markets.
• > Conducted need assessments, business requirements, financial business cases, vendor proposals and contract management. Managed and controlled project budget, scope and risk. Assessed project risks and developed mitigation strategies throughout the project life cycle.
• > Led cross-functional teams made up of designers, developers, QA, business analysts to plan and execute over 70 websites; Developed wire frames and interaction flow for websites. Provided weekly status to CEO, CIO, CFO and senior business mangers.

Jan 1998 – Jan 2001 · 3 yrs · New York, NY

• Koko Interactive was an interactive agency specializing in web development and design, ecommerce and enterprise portals. Represented clients include TechSpace, Reliance National Insurance, GE Medical, WW Grainger, Merck, Schering Plough, VH-1, Derby Cycles (makers of Diamond Back, Univega & Raleigh Bicycles).
• > Led the planning and execution of SaaS product targeted to service oriented businesses that improves business processes by increasing productivity, enhancing communications and cutting costs. Created modular design including ad management, document management, scheduling, human resources, contact management and integration of lines of business applications.
• > Developed business and technical requirements. Developed associated documentation to determine best user experience including user analysis charts, competitor analysis briefs, site/software critiques, use cases, wire frames, sitemaps, entity-relationship diagrams and functional requirements;
• > Reengineered business processes for clients in operations, sales, marketing, HR and accounting to standardize and centralize, creating increased efficiency and collaboration, reducing operational costs by 30%;
• > Developed training programs for employees, vendors and strategic partners significantly reducing user adoption cycles and increasing return on investment;

Jan 1996 – May 1998 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Represented Clients: National Discount Brokers, Continental Airlines, Bally Total Fitness, ADP, Today’s Man
• > Strategic development of integrated marketing communications programs, print and online advertising campaigns, increasing brand awareness and company profile to media, investors and analysts.
• > Managed multiple clients simultaneously providing public relations, marketing communication and investor relation services.
• > Wrote company press releases and marketing collateral such as press kits, promotional material, website and advertising copy.
• > Maintained contacts with analysts and press in technology, finance, lifestyle and retail industries.
• > Conducted media efforts to educate individual and institutional investors for represented clients.