Brett Zillman
Santa Ana
Summary
Dynamic Product Manager with a proven track record at Charlie's Chalk Dust, LLC, leveraging research and trend analysis to drive strategic initiatives. Expert in project management and vendor relations, successfully launching products on time and within budget. Known for fostering collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency, resulting in significant business growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Charlie's Chalk Dust, LLC
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Liaised with clients to better understand business needs and current market landscape.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
Project Manager
Charlie's Chalk Dust, LLC
11.2021 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Director of Operations
SMPLSTC, LLC
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Director of Operations
ARC, LLC
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dana Hills High School
Dana Point, CA06-2019
Skills
- Research and trend analysis
- Competitor tracking
- Troubleshooting and QA
- Brand building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Vendor management
- Project management
- Product lifecycle management
Timeline
Product Manager
Charlie's Chalk Dust, LLC
11.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Charlie's Chalk Dust, LLC
11.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
SMPLSTC, LLC
10.2020 - 11.2021
Director of Operations
ARC, LLC
06.2016 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Dana Hills High School
Similar Profiles
Madi CampbellMadi Campbell
Intern at Chalk Consulting LLC.Intern at Chalk Consulting LLC.
Austin Van NostranAustin Van Nostran
Flight Observer at Chalk 2, LLCFlight Observer at Chalk 2, LLC
Ally BrennamanAlly Brennaman
Delivery Associate at Rock Chalk Retail, LLCDelivery Associate at Rock Chalk Retail, LLC