Product Development Research Analyst

TRACY KNIGHT

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Memphis, TN 38104

SUMMARY

Accomplished executive with a robust background with over 20 years of experience in wellness, diverse product development, strategic financial management, end-to-end sales, and dynamic leadership. Expertise in IoT and mobile application development, and engineering. Demonstrated a commitment to social community impact, teamwork, and employee wellness. A proven track record in attention to detail, negotiations, collaborations, research, collaborating, discipline, and creativity.

• Senior Research Analyst & Development Expert: Spearheaded research initiatives and development projects. Applied critical analysis and problem-solving skills to drive innovation and improve product offerings.

• Strategic Content & Proposal Architect: Demonstrated ability in crafting engaging content strategies plus developing persuasive negotiation, researching, and patent writing to enhance communication effectiveness.

• Dynamic Risk Management & Decision-Making Professional: Demonstrated expertise in assessing and managing risks and a strong capacity for making informed, strategic decisions in fast-paced environments.

• Motivational Leader & Team Collaborator: Skilled in leading diverse teams, interpersonal skills, promoting engagement, and a strong focus on driving team cohesion and fostering a collaborative work culture.

• Industry Leader: Keynote speaker, presenter of company brand, instructor of culinary, fitness and nutrition.

• Technical Skills: AutoCAD, CAD, Builder Trend, Microsoft Office, Power BI, Tableau, Teams, Monday, Fusion 360, Salesforce, SQL, JSON, Coding (Java, Python, Sonic Pi), White Belt, Yellow Belt and Green Belt Six Sigma, CAPM, POS systems, NetSuite, Oracle, Sales CRM, Preparing Quotes, End-to-End Sales. EDUCATION

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), (GPA: 3.9), Christian Brothers University, 2023

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Project Management, Christian Brothers University, 2021

• Associate of Science in Marketing, Western International University, 2006

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Houston, 2004 WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Design Officer, Skinny South Incredible Treats, Inc., Miami Beach, FL, 04/2008 to 01/2024 Company sold to an overseas private company

• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Built cohesive teams, promoted engagement, drove collaborative culture.

• Financial Optimization: Budgeting, financial analysis, delivered a 60% ROI while reducing food costs by 8%.

• Product Management & Strategy: Full-cycle product management for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C), including product conceptualization, go-to-market planning, market analysis, and product launches.

• Market Analysis & Vision Setting: Set vision, developed business cases, and drove strategy for innovative products and services.

• Presentations & Public Speaking: Experienced keynote speaker at conferences and industry events, delivering impactful insights on business and wellness topics.

• Product for Service: Experience managing products for service, successfully developing and launching products across retail channels.

• Research & Development Expert: Led research initiatives, driving innovation to enhance product offerings.

• Strategic Content Architect: Developed compelling content strategies and proposals, enhancing communication and negotiation effectiveness.

• Product Development & Innovation: Developed 5 unique consumer products, launched in 12 retail stores, generating $2 million in gross revenue.

• Business Partnerships: Collaborated with Weight Watchers and global companies, expanding brand visibility.

• Financial Acumen: Managed budgets and successfully raised $150,000 in capital for product expansion.

• Philanthropic Leadership: Launched initiative for teaching nutrition in schools via philanthropic revenue.

• Community Engagement: Partnered with children's hospitals and charitable organizations, leading city-wide awareness campaigns.

• Culinary Education: Delivered culinary and nutrition education to over 60 students, both online and in-person.

• Restaurant Operations: Owned and operated 3 restaurants and cafés across multiple cities Senior Project Manager (Contract Work), JLM, Memphis, TN, 05/2021-10/2021

• Managed the development of a $1.5 million annual program budget, ensuring accurate and timely monthly reporting, reflecting strong financial management capabilities.

• Reduced repetitive maintenance costs by implementing solid internal structural solutions.

• Facilitated seamless transitions with stakeholders, providing clear and consistent operational progress reports.

• Proficiency in managing roadmaps and budgets as Construction Project Manager.

• Oversaw an effective team of 10, exhibiting strong daily communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Encouraged team to have a voice in project.

• Created effective consumer/customer data sets.

Product Design and Development Executive, NAV Safety Essentials, Miami, FL, 08/2015-12/2021

• Created 3 non-provisional patents in design & utility, showcasing innovation & expertise in product development.

• Optimized A/B testing for marketing for consumer insight for mobile application development to enrich UI/UX responsive web design for B2C and B2B.

• Proven track record in building compelling value, propositions and strategies for product.

• Developed a strong agile product management deployment with quantitative and qualitative research.

• Excelled as a solutions analyst, providing critical insights and strategies to complex business challenges.

• Served as keynote speaker for Bright Talk and other Tech conventions, sharing industry knowledge and insights.

• Coded proficiently in Python, Sonic Pi, and Java, demonstrating strong technical skills and versatility.

• Specialized in cloud storage, artificial intelligence, & user experience, contributing to cutting-edge tech solutions.

• Utilized LucidChart to document comprehensive service blueprints and worked closely with Stakeholders for best practices.

• Strong go-to-market planning, team collaboration, and cross-functional leadership.

• Facilitated the prioritization of pain points, contributing to the successful launch of multiple projects, increasing user satisfaction by 20%.

• Developed custom products in IoT devices and Mobile applications for iOS and SaaS.

• Led IoT devices and Mobile applications, successfully raising $375,000 in seed money and developing a product with a budget of $3 million.

Product Development, Love Life Nutrition, Memphis, TN, 12/2006-04/2012

• Effectively developed and cultivated relationships with major foundation partners, leading the implementation of Global Health Day, and providing guidance, training, and support across diverse teams and cultures.

• Provided detailed feedback and reports to stakeholders on the growth in fundraising amounts and monitored team performance to ensure the achievement of agile and sprint goals.

• Pioneered livestream fitness and nutrition within the market, setting a new trend and standard in the industry.

• Generated and maintained noncompete cross-marketing relationships in both digital and print media, product marketing, brand visibility, consumer insights and market reach.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive, dynamic fundraising plan encompassing major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, individual giving, and special events of $1.5 million.

• Specialized in SEO, Digital Marketing, and Sales, served as contributing writer for Dallas Bride and national editorial Justine Magazine, radio host for The Everything Wellness Show.

• Developed a method with over 50 interviews and workshops in cutting-edge technology, product, and business stakeholders to uncover a more efficient end-to-end business and technology process.

• Managed 1000+ clients and 12 trainers, developed corporate nutrition for 3000+ clients with large corporations.

• Drove public speaking engagements, motivational speaking, educational sessions, and food demos in over 10 states, serving as a keynote speaker for over 3000 attendees on multiple platforms. OTHER EXPERIENCE

Senior Product Manager, Curry and Jerk Restaurant, Memphis, TN, 08/2024-present

• Composed a strong strategy for the restaurant to take sauce Product to Market.

• Assembled B2B and B2C plan.

• Designed QR code for ease of product inventory and CRM.

• Developed product timeline and created the restaurant basement as a certified FDA facility.

• Facilitated packaging, labeling, shipping, and marketing strategy. Project Management & Fundraising Intern, Christ Community Health Services, Memphis, TN, 2023 Curriculum Culinary Director, Board Member, Curriculum Writer & Instructor, Flavors for Life, Las Vegas, NV, 2017-2021

Professional Athlete, 2002-2008

CERTIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING

• Graduate Certificate in Project Management, Christian Brothers University, 2023

• Graduate Certificate in Ethical and Responsible Leadership, Christian Brothers University, 2023

• Graduate Certificate in Strategic Thinking and Change Management, Christian Brothers Univ., 2023

• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Finance, Christian Brothers University, 2023

• Women Studies and Entrepreneurship Certification, Cornell University, 2023

• Lean Six Sigma White and Yellow Belt, Coursera, 2023

• Tableau and Google Analytics Certification, Coursera, 2022

• Food Handlers Certification, reoccurring

• Holistic Chef Certification, Food Rx, 2020

• Personal Trainer and Biomechanics Certification, Cooper Institute, 2007

• Holistic Chef, Baumann Culinary, 2006

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