From biology to public health and biotech development, I set out on a path paved for the eager science kid since middle school. In between full-time graduate classes in epidemiology and clinical translation, I chased summits, triathlons, and national parks. Realizing that I could take my passion for an active, healthy lifestyle and unparalleled interested in gear, and combine those with my skills and background in public health and research, I chose to pursue my M.S. in Sports Product Management in Portland, Oregon, which has led me into the sports product industry to connect athletes and adventurers with the gear they need to chase their own passions and goals.

Experience

NIKE - FOOTWEAR PRODUCT TESTING ANALYST

FEB 2020 - NOW | BEAVERTON, OR

Conduct end-to-end testing procedures for footwear in Core Sportswear, Solar, Agile, Catalyst, & Men’s Sport Lifestyle including test planning, athlete recruitment, survey creation, athlete interviews, data analysis, and reporting to project teams. Plan, rework, and execute tests based on seasonal timelines and product priorities/focus in order to deliver valuable insights to team on time that ultimately impact development, design, and manufacturing. Knowledgeable in footwear components, best practices in survey and interview methods, and various test types (fit, test drive, and long-term or durability).

NIKE - GLOBAL PRODUCT SPECIALIST

JUL 2018 - OCT 2019 | BEAVERTON, OR

Co-manage product procurement for Nike’s photo studios located around the world to produce PDP imagery for global digital commerce. Utilize SQL Developer and Nike’s proprietary systems to determine sample and retail-ready product to be ordered for all categories and all seasons for North America, Singapore, and Western Europe. Implemented and improved SOPs to help increase productivity, reduce spending, and improve seasonal readiness.

HYDRO FLASK - PRODUCT INTERN

JUN - AUG 2017 | BEND, OR

Work alongside PLM, Hard Goods category director, & Soft Goods category manager. Conduct competitive analyses for new categories & product. Create design brief for new product with short timeline to expand market share & brand awareness in new regions by FA2018. Color performance + sales trends for line planning, 3-year line plan for HG & SG, brainstorm for future seasons.

REVANT OPTICS - INDUSTRY PROJECT

JAN - MAR 2018 | PORTLAND, OR

Survey creation and deployment, data collection through in-depth interviews, and presentation of research findings + product recommendations to new product team.

HILLEE - STARTUP

SEPT 2016 - DEC 2017 | PORTLAND, OR

Created outdoor women’s brand and 100% wool women’s midlayer over 15 months in the UO SPM program, from marketing research, ideation, design, and prototyping to product testing, partnering with factory in Vietnam for sample production, marketing, and go-to-market plan.

NIKE - ATHLETE (RETAIL)

NOV 2016 - JUN 2017 | BEAVERTON, OR

Efficiently and effectively deliver premium consumer experience, and serve as product knowledge resource in running + training apparel & footwear. Repeatedly recognized by consumers & coaches for extraordinary service with regard to the Nike maxims.

Education

M.S. SPORTS PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON 2016-2018

Hands-on learning of the business of product creation, from marketing research, ideation, & line planning to prototyping, supply chain, & marketing. Completed product internship at Hydro Flask in Bend, OR. Visited factories and suppliers throughout Asia that partner with top sports and outdoor brands.

ABRAM-FINGERS FELLOWSHIP IN CLINICAL TRANSLATION MANAGEMENT

HOUSTON METHODIST RESEARCH INSTITUTE + UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS 2015-2016

Awarded fellowship to study the business of biotech development and develop marketing strategy for cancer drug startup.

B.S. BIOLOGY, CUM LAUDE

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS 2008-2012

Graduated cum laude in honors program. Minor in Theology. V.J. Guinan Full Tuition Scholarship recipient in recognition of academic achievement, community service, and extracurricular activities.