Product Manager | Inspirational Leader | Promoter of Artistic Development

WHAT I OFFER:
I am a detail-oriented Product Manager with strong communication skills. My background in technical training and support developed my ability to assess needs and solve technical issues. This empowers me to evaluate solutions before problems arise. Coupled with my passion for facilitating technical and artistic growth and development, I have strong empathy for clients, resulting in the ability to cultivate and manage great client/vendor relationships and foster user adoption and satisfaction.

WHY YOU WANT ME:
I have over 20 years of experience in the Media & Entertainment industry as a Product Manager, a Technical Trainer, a Support Specialist, and in production as a Technical Director. With proven expertise in cross-functional team collaboration, stakeholder relationships, strategic roadmap generation, and issue prioritization, I am poised to drive excellence in product development. Additionally, I am a natural team leader, a lifelong learner, and a critical thinker. I inspire and motivate colleagues, and I deliver top-notch technical training and support.

WHERE I ADD VALUE:
I communicate well with both engineers and artists alike.  I identify needs based on business direction and goals, and deliver focused solutions while considering budget and time.  In a fast-paced production environment, my organizational skills and attention to detail ensure that projects remain on track. 

ABOUT ME:
I am a self-starter, quick learner, and take pride in my work.  I research to make well-informed decisions and am motivated to ensure the success of the company. 

Keywords:
product management, artificial intelligence, leadership, communication, client/vendor relationships, stakeholder relationships, cross-functional team collaboration, roadmap generation, issue prioritization, support, education, learning, training, curriculum development, technical writing, detail-oriented, problem-solver, patient, organized, self-starter, mentor, animation, simulation, visual effects, technical director, fx, character fx, creature fx, particle, rigid body dynamics, hair, cloth, digital artist, production experience, trade shows, public speaking, travel, ShotGrid, Maya, Python, Linux, ChatGPT, Voiceflow, Bubble.io, Figma