Apr 2024 – May 2024 · 1 mo

Jul 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

• As a Product Marketing Manager for Kubernetes at AWS, I built marketing programs and content that increased adoption and grew revenue. I created messaging, content, and positioning that explain how AWS solutions solve customers' needs. I worked across teams to identify and communicate key value propositions by customer and segment. I owned complex marketing initiatives, provided competitive analysis, and authored marketing strategy (e.g., targeting, GTM plan, positioning, launch strategies, KPIs).

Sep 2019 – Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• I led product strategy for AWS' Cross Domain Services portfolio, working backwards from government and defense customers' secure data transfer needs to develop solutions that connected previously isolated networks. I translated complex security requirements into viable products, prioritized features that delivered measurable customer value, and coordinated across engineering, security, compliance, and sales teams to bring innovative cross-domain technologies to market.

Nov 2017 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Richmond, Virginia Area

• I started a side business installing light switches that grew into full home automation, networking, and audio/visual. I partnered with electricians in the Richmond area to provide a white glove experience for new home buyers.

Feb 2015 – Aug 2019 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Richmond, Virginia Area

• As Product Manager at dSd Partners, I transformed conceptual ideas into multi-million dollar digital products that revolutionized how retail stores communicate with suppliers. I owned the end-to-end product development lifecycle for two key platforms: a communication system for retail stores and a demand-forecasting tool that reduced waste in the perishable goods supply chain while eliminating inefficiencies in direct-store-distribution models.

Jan 2014 – Feb 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Houston, Texas Area

• At RBN Energy, I transformed complex market data into actionable intelligence that guided multi-million dollar capital investment decisions for energy companies. I analyzed production trends, takeaway capacity, and pricing dynamics in the hydrocarbon market, creating content that was valued by industry executives and even referenced by Jim Cramer's team on Wall Street.

Aug 2011 – Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Greater Salt Lake City Area

• At Raytheon, I led field testing operations and customer training for defense systems, bridging the gap between engineering specifications and real-world implementation. I quickly advanced from data analyst to leading an engineering team that successfully revitalized a $600M DoD project through rigorous testing and documentation, ultimately securing additional funding for a program that had previously been slated for cancellation.

Aug 2010 – Aug 2011 · 1 yr · Logan, UT

• As a 911 dispatcher for Logan City Police Department, I coordinated emergency responses across Cache County, ensuring the right resources reached people in crisis situations. The role taught me to remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly in high-stakes scenarios, and make split-second decisions that directly impacted public safety outcomes.

Jun 2009 – Aug 2009 · 2 mos · Juneau, AK · On-site

• As a Program Assistant at the USCG in Juneau, Alaska, I provided critical administrative and logistical support to the Chief of Staff and Legal Officer, while coordinating complex Arctic summer operations. I managed everything from scheduling and travel arrangements to event planning and interdepartmental communication, gaining valuable experience in government operations and crisis preparedness.

Aug 2008 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Logan, Utah, United States · On-site

• Conducted biochemical research alongside faculty while managing laboratory inventory and documenting experimental results. Developed my analytical skills by interpreting complex data and strengthened my communication abilities through formal presentations to department faculty.

Aug 2002 – Aug 2007 · 5 yrs · Houston, Texas Area · On-site

• As a volunteer firefighter with Klein VFD, I operated specialized equipment in high-pressure environments and developed critical decision-making skills that transfer directly to my work today. This early experience taught me how to communicate clearly during emergencies, collaborate with diverse teams, and document detailed reports—all while maintaining composure in challenging situations.