SQL
Jesse Barrera
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Product Management leader with a passion in taking internal and external products from concept to launch. Skilled
at navigating complex workflows, developing sophisticated solutions and enhancing operations efficiencies through
technology. Specializing in logistics and freight-tech products with willingness to learn and adapt to any situation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Director of Product Management
PLS Logistics Services
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Lead digital transformation initiatives to introduce new microservice cloud-based products for a legacy company
using older antiquated monolithic technologies. - Worked collaboratively with developers, senior-level stakeholders and partners to collect data on deficiencies
and provide solutions to long-standing issues - Decreased engineering re-work by 25% through product process improvements
- Oversaw product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.
- Conceptualized long-range product roadmaps and strategically designed according to data and research.
- Advocated for and advertised products in field.
- Supported staff development, promoting personal achievement and retention as best strategy for long-term organizational health.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
Senior Product Manager - Internal Execution
EmergeTech Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Oversaw internal product team to coordinate development across 3 functional product areas
- Worked in a fast paced agile environment as Emerge was a “Series B” Startup
- Consulted with product development teams and stakeholders to enhance products based on operation needs.
- Created product strategy and vision designed to achieve optimal efficiencies through automation.
- Monitored data trends and operational performance to update product strategies.
- Facilitated increased product awareness through continuous training efforts with operations team members.
- Conceptualized and deployed product features that optimized performance of operations teams.
- Increased load to representative ratio by 20% through optimization of manual workflows.
- Decreased time to pay carriers by 22% through automation of manual workflows.
- Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure progress and success.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
Product Manager - Dynamic RFP
EmergeTech Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Conceptualized and went to market with a brand new product.
- Established a strong customer base within first three months of product launch.
- Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure incremental progress.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
Product Manager - Marketplace
EmergeTech Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Product Manager over the Emerge “double sided” digital marketplace
- Increased profit and revenue opportunity by 150% through core marketplace product enhancements.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Collected customer requirements, directed testing and conducted continuous evaluations to make proactive
adjustments to marketing approaches. - Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
Director of Operations
EmergeTech Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Grew revenue from $250k per month to over $800k per month.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Set team and individual KPIs and provided regular, actionable feedback.
- Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Manager of Business Analytics
EmergeTech Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Created, managed and executed all reporting and analytical dashboards for CEO, Board and Investors using SQL.
- Defined success of all new product feature rollouts and monitored metrics to ensure continued success.
- Managed all BI tools across organization to ensure proper permissions and visibility.
Truckload Account Manager
Roar Logistics
Phoenix, AZ
6 2016 - 6 2017
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Delivered engaging and polished presentations to build connections with potential customers and distinguish business from competitors.
- Listened attentively to client feedback to create stronger relations and shape business.
Senior Pricing Analyst
GlobalTranz
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Carefully monitored market trends to ascertain best pricing for companies strategies.
- Monitored competitors' pricing to make effective decisions that would improve company profit and revenue.
- Assessed profitability using both company and marketplace data to develop decisive pricing.
- Handled enterprise level RFP's in an effort to gain profit and revenue from contractual business.
- Informed supervisors and company leaders on pricing needs to best meet company profit and revenue goals.
- Priced all inbound spot quote requests in an effort to gain profit and revenue based on the company goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 08.2015 - 2017.12
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ 08.2012 - 2015.05
Skills
Product Development
Product Management
Software
Jira
Confluence
Snowflake
TMS Software
BI Tooling
Timeline
Director of Product Management
PLS Logistics Services
11.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Product Manager - Internal Execution
EmergeTech Inc
05.2020 - 11.2022
Product Manager - Dynamic RFP
EmergeTech Inc
10.2019 - 05.2020
Product Manager - Marketplace
EmergeTech Inc
05.2019 - 10.2019
Director of Operations
EmergeTech Inc
10.2018 - 05.2019
Manager of Business Analytics
EmergeTech Inc
06.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Northern Arizona University
08.2015 - 2017.12
Senior Pricing Analyst
GlobalTranz
10.2013 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
08.2012 - 2015.05
Truckload Account Manager
Roar Logistics
6 2016 - 6 2017
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