Arthur Akpoedafe
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced product management specialist with a demonstrated history in leading cross-functional teams to deliver user-focused products and driving organizational vision.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Growth Product Manager
Gado Agency Limited
12.2020 - 04.2024
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
UI/UX Researcher
Exola International Company Limited
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of the research process, safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
Associate Product Manager
Almond Productions Limited
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted in the creation of sales collateral materials, enabling the sales team to effectively communicate product value propositions to potential customers.
- Enhanced product development by conducting thorough market research and competitive analysis.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor activities, making strategic recommendations based on findings.
- Optimized user experience by incorporating customer feedback into product improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Mass Communication - Communication
University of Benin
NG10.2015
National Diploma - Mass Communication - Communication
Yaba College of Technology
NG10.2011
Skills
KPI tracking
Project planning
Product strategy
Product lifecycle management
Data-driven decision making
Teamwork and collaboration
Product vision and strategy
User story creation
Product development
Critical thinking
Stakeholder communications
Prioritization and execution
Roadmap development
Interpersonal communication
Cross functional leadership
Goal setting
Data analytics
Timeline management
Competitive analysis
Jira, atlassian, rally
User and UX research
Scrum framework
A/B testing
Design thinking
Feature prioritization
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offCertification
- Product DIscovery Micro-Certification, Product School - December 2024
- Product Management , Udemy - December 2024
- Certified Scrum Master (ICSM), Udemy - December 2024
- How to Lead and Inspire Change, Madecraft - August 2024
- The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, LinkedIn - August 2024
- Succeeding as an In-House Creative, LinkedIn - August 2024
Software
Atlassian
Jira
Trello
Confluence
Slack
Power BI
Timeline
Growth Product Manager
Gado Agency Limited
12.2020 - 04.2024
UI/UX Researcher
Exola International Company Limited
06.2018 - 11.2020
Associate Product Manager
Almond Productions Limited
03.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Mass Communication - Communication
University of Benin
National Diploma - Mass Communication - Communication
Yaba College of Technology
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