I love stories. Reading them, writing them, telling them. I also believe in the power of technology to fundamentally change our lives and everyday processes. As a product manager, I weave compelling stories from data and rally teams around them to create that technology — with a track record of success in growth and product on a number of zero-to-one products.
My Skills
Basic programming (HTML, CSS, JS, Python) 2+ years
SEO, Content Strategy, CRO 3+ years
Data analysis (SQL, statistical modeling, Looker) 3+ years
Product management 2+ years
UX & design (user research, Sketch) 3+ years
Spanish 7+ years
My past lives
Over the past decade or so I've worked for a marinelife center, an immigrant day labor center, and a raw food restaurant. I've massaged turtle fins, written Spanish poems for immigrants waiting for lunch, and learned how to make a pie without eggs.
My hobbies
Writing (short stories, essays, poetry, blogging, journaling, anything), making bread and pizza, eating chicken tikka masala, skiing, hiking, reading, boxing, amateur beatboxing, and Spanish culture.
My inspiration
"Comfort is the enemy of achievement." - Farrah Gray
"Things may come to those who wait, but only things left by those who hustle." - Abraham Lincoln
I've lived in Iowa, Florida, Boston, Dublin, Madrid, and Barcelona. Thoroughly equipped with a travel rewards card and a carry-on and am always looking for new adventures. Any suggestions?
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Overview
"Where can I go to send you goodies?" My mom asked in trepidation before sending me off to Boston University, almost 1,500 miles away from home. Dorm Delivereez was born shortly after as an inexpensive way to allow loved ones to send personalized birthday cakes, balloons, flowers, cookies, cupcakes, and more straight to students in their very own dorm room.
Details
I found a supplier, determined which products customers would buy and which would be most feasible to deliver, and then I calculated overhead costs to determine my price points. I didn't advertise Dorm Delivereez very much because it was my first semester in college and I didn't want to be overwhelmed, but I still brought in over $1,000 in revenue. I'm looking to expand the project further this upcoming year.
Overview
The Thanksgiving Homestay Program would provide BU undergraduates, who are unable to travel home during the holiday, with an opportunity to experience this festive American tradition with host families from New England and the surrounding areas.
Details
After one of my panels, a parent approached me and a few other staff members, completely distraught about where her daughter would stay over Thanksgiving Holiday. During this break, the dorms and dining halls at BU are closed. Many students travel home to their families, but there are some who don’t have this option---international students, domestic students from faraway corners of the States, those who can’t afford a four day trip, or those who prefer the convenience of staying in Boston. BU offers vacation housing during this time, but there is a fee and students are on their own for meals. While this is a viable option, it can get lonely. So, I'm currently working on piloting the Thanksgiving Homestay Program for the fall semester of 2014.
Overview
Nu Chapter Consulting Group is a student consulting group that was founded by Alpha Kappa Psi at Boston University in 2012. The group provides consulting services in the fields of finance, accounting, marketing, operations management, and information systems to small and medium sized businesses and startups.
Details
I secure clients for Nu Chapter Consulting Group, attending entrepreneurship events and networking with potential clients. I've developed and honed a pitch to obtain prospects, then I schedule meetings with those potential clients to determine what their pain points are and to ensure we can both benefit from collaboration.