Bike

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I am an experienced product manager focusing on B2C product development. I look for solutions to enhance the consumer experience through smart product design, effective manufacturing processes, and thoughtful packaging.

My skills include: managing product lifecyles, market research and competitive analysis, product safety and compliance, developing product graphics, packaging and instructions strategies, leading both domestic and international teams. 

* Defined and maintained product portfolios for two proprietary parts and accessory brands: iSSi,and Problem Solvers
* Administered the product lifecycle of ~500 skus
* Led global development teams with members in Taiwan, Vietnam and the U.S. to manufacture products with varying degrees of complexity from concept to delivery
* Developed new sourcing strategies: managed the product portfolio transition from a long-term Taiwanese trading agent to the establishment of a proprietary supply chain team
* Sought out process improvement; implemented internal testing plans during development to improve product integrity and reduce development lead time
* Worked cross-functionally to deliver consumer marketing assets (e.g. product graphics, instructions, and packaging)
* International travel experience; strengthened vendor relationships and improved development through efficient and effective results driven communication

Product Manager: iSSi & Problem Solvers 

* Optimized cross-functional teamwork to accurately deliver crucial assets on time
* Collaborated with internal stakeholders to provide seminar and event content to our marketing team for web and print assets
* Implemented multiple vendor project quotes clearly outlining project goals and expectations
* Managed the redesign of 2,000 sq ft trade show booth

Marketing Project Manager

* Supervised two employees
* Planned large event logistics: venue selection, hotel contracts & menu approval
* Served as the main conduit for executive managers, internal departments, and stakeholders
* Communicated event project status
* Tracked budgets, attendee registration & transportation
* Coordinated freight logistics and directed expo install & dismantle for industry national trade shows: Frostbike (Bloomington, MN, multi-day educational, sales & expo experience, 1,000 attendees) SaddleDrive (Ogden, UT, multi-day, off-site, expo & demo, 600 attendees) Interbike International Bicycle Expo (Las Vegas, NV, 5-day expo & demo, 25,000 attendees)
* Strengthened business opportunities and executed memorable brand experiences

Marketing & Event Coordinator/Event Specialist

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Ryan Horkey

St. Cloud State University