Anthony A. Haeuser
**** ******** *****, ******, ** 60504
630-***-**** acbbwv@r.postjobfree.com
Multi-faceted Technical Product Manager with successful career based on
ability to quickly assess customer needs and respond to emerging technology
and industry challenges. Proven record managing multiple projects
simultaneously. Strong combination of technical acumen and communication
skills. Excels within demanding environments under tight deadlines.
Core Competencies
< Project & Product Management
< Network Architecture
< Revenue Enhancement
< Strategic Business Planning
< Process & Efficiency Optimization
< Relationship Builder
< Creative Problem-Solving
< Multi-Level Communications
Professional Experience
AT&T Corporation, Chicago, IL 1998 - 2012
U-verse TV Interactive Applications Product Manager (2006-2012)
< Acted as a catalyst in defining a three-screen strategy, facilitating
the development and management of applications across Mobile, Internet
and TV.
< Led a team to identify and implement a low cost IP-based video
streaming architecture, resulting in $5M annual savings.
< Product managed numerous U-verse TV applications, from ideation to
life cycle management, contributing over 50% annualized subscriber
growth.
< Project managed diverse teams, from technical architects to marketing
professionals. Oversaw project/product status reports and presented
results to executive management; facilitated increased market
penetration and revenue based on analysis.
< Developed and managed the #1 revenue producing app on U-verse TV:
Account Manager, which allowed customer upgrade of service via TV,
generating over $20M in annual incremental revenue.
< Demonstrated strategic vision for new revenue sources, such as working
with AT&T Labs and 3rd party vendors to develop an interactive product
that integrates traditional linear-type content with internet browser
functionality to deliver triggered applications, reducing customer
churn and providing product differentiation.
< Successfully managed employees within the marketing applications team,
influencing process efficiencies that resulted in over $1M annual
operating expense savings.
DSL Product Manager (1998-2006)
< Performed financial analyses, market research, and wrote MSDs for
various DSL promotions, resulting in over $20 million incremental
revenue.
< Performed impact analysis on DSL loop lengths, resulting in distance
extension for four speed tiers, increasing SBC's reachable market by
over 6 million households.
21st Century Telecom, Chicago, IL 1996 - 1998
Voice and Data Product Manager
< Personally recruited to fill technical gap of expertise and act as
liaison between sales and customers.
< Defined product suite and acted as the catalyst for successful
implementation.
< Monitored expenditures and utilized cost-benefit analysis to set
priorities and execute strategy.
Ameritech Corporation, Milwaukee, WI 1992 - 1996
Global Accounts - Account Manager (1994 - 1996)
< Led global sales team responsible for high-profile Tier 1 Accounts,
including Johnson Controls, Miller Brewing, and Aurora Health Care.
< Consistently grew account revenue by 25% annually.
Sales Engineer (1992 - 1994)
< Supported multiple account managers by developing telephone system
configurations and network design for business proposals.
M&I Marshall & Ilsley, Bank, Milwaukee, WI 1986 - 1992
Assistant Vice President/Telecom Manager
< Managed staff of 10 employees, providing voice and data services to
the bank's 38 state-wide locations.
Education, PATENTS, & AFFILIATIONS
Bachelor of Arts - Literature, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee,
Milwaukee, WI
Patent awards received for innovative IPTV-based technology:
< #200******** - Method and Apparatus to Distribute Media Content
o Defined architecture to deliver broadband TV over existing
copper cabling.
< #200******** - System and Method for Providing Content over a
Television Network
o Developed system to stream video content, greatly reducing
operational costs.
< #200******** - System and Method for Controlling Settings for
Television Services
o Facilitated ability to access TV controls (e.g. manage
recordings) from a mobile device.
Wisconsin Telecommunications Association - Past President