Areas of Growth

Project Manager ~ Design Development Lead — FocusPocus Feature ~ Market Research Lead

NC State University

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Facilitated seamless communication across multidisciplinary teams, cultivating collaboration between industry specialists, technical consultants, and proposal contributors.

  • Bridged diverse perspectives, strengthening the alignment between software design and execution potential.

  • Organized and led cross-functional meetings to clarify timelines, resolve conflicts, and sustain project momentum.

Market Research & Data Analysis

  • Conducted comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends and user needs, providing actionable insights to drive product development.

  • Analyzed data from various sources to emphasize key components and address gaps in educational accessibility and engagement.

  • Presented findings in clear, data-driven reports, shaping strategic decisions and advancing project milestones.

Project Management

  • Designed and implemented a culturally responsive educational feature, FocusPocus, which was instrumental in achieving stakeholder objectives and targeted focus areas.

  • Managed the end-to-end development process, navigating competing priorities while remaining focused on critical deliverables.

  • Regularly tracked project progress, identified potential risks, and executed proactive solutions to ensure timely completion.

Strategic Prioritization

  • Evaluated competing project strategies and ranking initiatives based on user impact, market relevance, and operational feasibility.

  • Developed a strategic roadmap to allocate resources effectively, achieving measurable outcomes within tight deadlines.

  • Balanced short-term objectives with long-term goals, aligning product features with broader organizational priorities.

Problem-Solving & Innovation

  • Engineered creative solutions to address complex educational challenges, enhancing user accessibility and involvement.

  • Brainstormed innovative approaches to reframe content in alignment with students’ professional aspirations.

  • Adapted strategies to overcome unforeseen obstacles, maintaining progress while incorporating user feedback and addressing technical constraints.