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Brennan J.

Schaefer
Katy, TX | 713-898-4893 | [email protected] | http://www.linkedin.com/in/brennan-schaefer

Digital Product Manager


Accomplished and goal-driven Product Manager with proven leadership in product management, end-to-end product
development, and software design. Highly skilled in developing digital products, managing complex projects, and driving
product strategy. Routinely collaborating with multiple teams and achieving optimal profit performance. My curiosity and
problem solving, along with competent planning, time management, and solutions-oriented approach have helped be
successful across several industries including Retail, Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, and Healthcare.

Key Skills
Product Management | Project Leadership | Managing Roadmap | Data Analytics and Reporting | Data Analysis &
Management | Research & Trend Analysis | Agile and Waterfall Methodologies | User Research | Requirements Gathering |
Customer-Centric Design | Stakeholder Management | Creative Problem Solving | Entrepreneurial Mindset | Adaptability

Professional Experience
Publicis Sapient, Houston, TX 2022 - 2024
Product Manager
Drove the development and execution of innovative digital products, aligning cross-functional teams and client goals to
deliver exceptional business value and customer experiences.
• Developed the contract and accounting module for a major client’s digital platform, contributing to the success of
a $300MM+ project.
• Restructured a clients Conversational Design Library, unifying Library Standards, eliminating redundant entries,
and utilizing industry best practices. Documented templates and processes to grow the library in the future.
Reduced time searching in the library by 36%.
• Conducted Stakeholder interviews identifying pain-points, redundancies, and gaps. Analyzed client practices and
compared them with industry best practices.
• Gathered, communicated, verified, and demonstrated business requirements. Prepared and proposed solutions
for stakeholders to gather feedback.

Reynolds & Reynolds, Houston, TX 2014 - 2022


Product Manager
Oversaw the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with market demands and company
strategy to deliver innovative software solutions for the automotive industry.
• Developed an Accessory Sales tool that increased revenue by $600 per vehicle sold.
• Re-designed and re-launched a feature with previously poor user experience. Increased usage by 400% and
reported an additional revenue of $250 per vehicle sold.
• Operated as both the Product Manager and the Product Owner.
• Managed the life cycle of our products, including managing the backlog, writing use cases and user stories and
defining requirements for new features ensuring projects being worked on align with our vision of the future.
• Steward communications between cross-functional teams to facilitate both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Established stakeholders' engagement and documented detailed project progress and success throughout using
KPIs and OKRs. Documented current reflexes and processes of the system.
• Managed the flow of information, feedback, and ideas between Business Consultants, Account Managers, and our
Development teams to create, design, and launch industry-leading web-based software.
• Researched and created design mockups using Axure, wrote detailed, technical designs, as well as QA testing the
enhancement prior to release. Nominated for Rookie of the Year- a companywide award for first year employees.
OMNI, USA, Houston, TX 2013 - 2014
Inside Product Sales Representative
Drove sales growth by actively engaging with potential and existing customers, understanding their needs, and providing
tailored product solutions to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Served as the Inside Sales Representative to Original Equipment Manufacturers and distributors globally for four
different industries.
• Facilitated seamless communication among customers, engineers, and manufacturing teams, ensuring clear
understanding and alignment on product features and services. Demonstrated and elucidated product
functionalities to customers, enhancing comprehension and satisfaction levels.
• Spearheaded the design and development of impactful sales and marketing materials, driving brand visibility and
customer engagement.
• Produced detailed routine reports, providing critical insights and supporting data-driven decision-making
processes within the organization.
• Built product prototypes, customized and managed Customer Relationship Management (Salesforce and ZOHO)
systems.

Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

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