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Digital Product Owner

Marvin, Eagan, MN

June 2024–Present

• I manage the technical specification and energy data sections of the Marvin.com website
• I work closely with Product Managers, Customer Support, Technical Services and other key parts of the business to ensure that what is customer facing matches our clients needs
• I log bugs and tasks into JIRA with all acceptance criteria and requirements for our Development team
• I assist in the QA process
• I update all technical specification documents within Storyblok
• I am gathering all technical data necessary for an interactive energy data chart that will assist our Technical Services team in reducing the volume of customer support calls
• Continually look for ways to improve the customer experience
• Assist with daily website maintenance
• Train in colleagues on how to update the technical specification section of the site
• Create training documentation
• I assist with digital strategy
• I use best practices of agile methodology
• Assisted in the end-to-end process of choosing a new enterprise CMS
• I was responsible for building out the new technical specifications pages on the Storyblok platform based upon the requirements gathered from our stakeholders

Senior Web Content Specialist

Marvin, Eagan, MN

March 2019–June 2024

• I worked closely with our DEV team to QA new components in the Sitecore cloud DEV environment
• I looked at the step by step requirements in JIRA and test out the component thoroughly to ensure it passes what is necessary to move to the next environment
• In my testing process I created a test page in the Sitecore cloud stage environment that mirrors what is designed by my UX Designer in Figma
• I was a critical part of rebuilding the entire site in the Sitecore cloud
• I provided input in all agile ceremonies and am the primary DEV quality assurance tester
• I built out blog post pages on the new Sitecore cloud environment while working through my QA responsibilities
• I managed and maintained the 9.1 Sitecore site as the new site was being built
• I managed incoming web update requests from internal business partners that come into a webmaster inbox that I take care of
• I entered tasks into JIRA and manage content editing tasks for myself and my colleague
• I set up meetings and trainings with my developers and content editors to make sure that we are aligned on the new components and page templates
• I created new pages utilizing the Sitecore SXA framework
• I ran A/B, multivariate, and personalization tests in AB Tasty
• I managed and maintained the Marvin.com website and Sitecore media library
• I trained colleagues on how to utilize Sitecore
• I troubleshot HTML and CSS code and work with my Developers on solutions if we have time for a long term solution, however, if a quick turn solution is needed due to time constraints, I will work on the solution myself

Senior Web Administrator

Stratasys, Eden Prairie, MN

April 2017–March 2019

• Managed Intercom live chat for the inside sales team
• Served as a digital marketing liaison for Europe and Asian regional offices
• Created new and engaging web pages for all sites
• Communicated well with a wide variety of colleagues through written and verbal communication
• Utilized agile methodology
• Managed and maintained the digital editorial calendar for various customer campaigns

Web Administrator

April 2012–April 2017

• Used UX design best practices
• Utilized user-centered design and testing methodologies
• Clearly and effectively communicated design processes to key stakeholders
• Participated in developing user experience needs, goals, and strategies
• Created mock-ups and wireframes using Axure UX software
• Collaborated and communicated closely with various teams and stakeholders
• Orchestrated the product launches for the web
• Managed and coordinated new pages in Sitecore for all Stratasys sites
• Managed and maintained the United States site and 10 International sites
• Trained in new employees and regional employees on our Sitecore CMS and Brightcove
• Updated copy, images and documents for multiple websites within the Stratasys company
• Hand coded HTML markup and created custom CSS styles
• Lead Web Content Manager on the new build of Stratasys.com

Freelancer

KidZibits, Minneapolis, MN

March 2012–May 2012

• Consulted with the owner on ways to improve the website
• Restructured the website so it was easier for their creative team to manage

Nudrap Setters, Carver, MN

September 2011–February 2012

• Created the Nudrap.com site for a breeder of grouse dogs bred in the George Ryman tradition
• I used the clients photos throughout the site and put a filter over them to make them look old to keep with the traditional look and feel that my client was going for

Boom Island, Minneapolis, MN

January 2012

• Assisted the design team with editing and formatting of text and imagery for a large medical packaging project for Mckesson
• Followed highly detailed lock-ups to ensure consistency and accuracy

JC Cabinets LLC, Lakeville, MN

July 2011–September 2011

• Redesigned their website to be an extension of their business
• Used a simple backdrop of their shop and used a gallery of photos from some of their finest works to highlight some of the possibilities that are available
• The site is very simple and easy to navigate and reflects the values of the business

Production Artist/Label Printer

Custom HBC Corporation, Waconia, MN

May 2008–November 2010

• Pre-flighted customer artwork to produce custom imprints on white or clear labels using a 4 color CMYK thermal transfer label printer

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Web Design and Interactive Media

The Art Institutes International Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

March 2011

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

December 2002

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