PM of Product Development Overview
I manage the full lifecycle of consumer products, from market research to mass production. My technical background gives me authority over aesthetics and Design for Manufacturing (DFM), ensuring products are high-quality and ready for the factory floor. I own all project budgets and timelines while coordinating directly with international suppliers. By implementing 3D printing and Kanban, I reduced prototyping costs by 85% and lead times by 75%. I consistently deliver complex projects on time and within scope, maintaining a production defect rate under 1% while effectively mitigating technical risks and supply chain bottlenecks.
Firethorn: Charging Bike Mount
Role: Product Development Project Manager
Owned end-to-end development, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional execution from design to manufacturing.
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Focused on improving production processes over direct product ownership. Streamlined workflows and supplier coordination to reduce cycle times and execution risk. This resulted in completing development 15% ahead of schedule, maintaining sub-1% defect rates, and achieving 100% on-time fulfillment.
5-Minute Crafts: Brand
Role: Product Development Project Manager/Owner
Owned end-to-end product development across a major licensed program, including timelines, budgets, supplier coordination, and cross-functional execution across design, engineering, and manufacturing.
​Led product selection and pitched craft kit concepts directly to a key enterprise account as part of a large-scale licensing partnership. Traveled to China to meet suppliers in person, conduct factory tours, and manage vendor alignment. Delivered over 10 million units across multiple product lines, achieving 100% on-time delivery.
Firethorn: Gooseneck Mount
Role: Product Development Project Manager
Owned end-to-end development, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams from design through manufacturing.
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Optimized development and production processes by streamlining workflows and supplier coordination to reduce cycle times. Completed the project 15% ahead of schedule with sub-1% defect rates and 100% on-time fulfillment.
Husht: Red Light Sound Machine
Role: Product Development Project Manager/Owner
Owned end-to-end product development, including timelines, budgets, supplier coordination, and cross-functional execution across design, engineering, and manufacturing.
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Led market analysis to identify value-add opportunities within an existing product category and defined differentiating features to create a viable market entry. Managed prototyping, tooling, and production readiness, prioritizing quality, safety, and reliability. Achieved a production defect rate of under 1%.
Husht: Red Light Humidifier
Role: Product Development Project Manager
Owned end-to-end product development, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional execution across design and manufacturing.
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Optimized DFM by consolidating components into a single mold, cutting tooling costs by 16%. Directed development to meet revenue and unit targets while maintaining brand differentiation. Managed prototyping and production readiness for scalable, cost-efficient execution.
Bell + Howell: Dehumidifier
Role: Product Development Project Manager/Owner
Owned end-to-end development for this Nordic-inspired demoisturizer, managing timelines, budgets, and suppliers. Using Kanban, I synchronized design and engineering teams to ensure on-time delivery of a product balancing aesthetics with utility.
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Led market research to define features for strategic market entry. I cut prototype lead times by 75% and costs by 85% using 3D printing. Managed tooling and production to ensure a high-quality, manufacturing-efficient product.
Bell + Howell: Range Hood
Role: Product Development Project Manager/Owner
Managed the portable range hood roadmap, schedule, and success criteria. I assigned cross-functional tasks and aligned engineering and design workflows to hit milestones. Transitioned the product from concept to a production-ready model.
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Led market analysis to define performance goals and the filtration system. Established quality control protocols and manufacturing KPIs to meet safety standards while minimizing costs. Ensured a seamless transition from prototyping to mass manufacturing.
Paw Perfect Brand
Role: Product Development Project Manager
Managed development of a 6-product brand collection, finishing the project in six months. Defined scope and success criteria through regular client meetings to ensure accurate delivery. Organized schedules and review cycles to progress all products simultaneously without delays.
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Coordinated vendors and workflows to maintain scope and budget. Achieved 100% On-Time Delivery and Milestone Completion across all categories. Prevented scope creep and prioritized resource efficiency to ensure a successful brand launch.