Joanna Fosco
Des Plaines
Summary
Creative strategic planner with product value and impact assessment prowess. End-to-end product leader successful bringing products from inception to rollout with efficiency and speed.
Product development leader with proven experience driving innovation and delivering impactful results. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and agile methodologies. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adaptive problem-solving. Known for reliable performance in fast-paced environments and ability to align product vision with business goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Product Development
Productworks LLC.
11.2020 - 10.2025
- Worked with multiple licenses for art and product coordination and approvals.
- worked with overseas team coordinate new product development and timely delivery of product.
- Met strict deadlines, coordinating moving parts in product team and orchestrating well-designed flow.
- Streamlined product development processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing time-to-market.
- Fostered collaboration between engineering, marketing, and sales teams to align product vision with market needs.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making frameworks to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.
- Identified productivity bottlenecks and devised innovative solutions while remaining conservative with resources.
- Designed and coordinated processes applicable to numerous projects for design efficiency and continuity.
- Reduced time-to-market for new products by optimizing project management tools and strategies.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective materials and services, improving profitability while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive product development from ideation through launch.
- Fostered innovation within the team by encouraging creative thinking and idea sharing during brainstorming sessions.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
Product Development Assistant Manager
MarketPlaceBrands LLC.
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline product development processes.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product design and enhancements.
- Developed comprehensive project timelines ensuring timely completion of product launches.
- Managed product specifications and documentation for compliance and quality assurance.
- Designed and developed new product lines within license guidelines.
- Tracked and coordinated samples and timelines of arrival for timely product sample development.
- Managed coordinated sample shipments to buyers.
- Worked with overseas factory on product development and sample coordination.
Photo Stylist
LTD Commodities
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Curated visual concepts, enhancing brand storytelling through styled photography for marketing campaigns.
- Collaborated with photographers and creative teams to ensure alignment on styling themes and objectives.
- Managed props and wardrobe inventory, maintaining organization for efficient photo shoot preparations.
- Developed styling guidelines that improved consistency across diverse product lines and marketing channels.
- Adapted quickly to changing client demands and unforeseen challenges during photo shoots, ensuring overall project success.
- Consistently provided insightful input during post-production meetings, contributing valuable feedback on final image selections and edits.
- Achieved faster turnaround times for clients by streamlining workflows and implementing time-saving techniques during photo shoots.
- Worked closely with art directors to ensure consistent branding across all visual elements in marketing campaigns.
- Enhanced efficiency on set by developing effective communication channels between photographers, models, and other team members.
- Enhanced visual appeal of product photos by expertly arranging props and lighting for captivating images.
Education
Fine Arts
Maine West High School
Des Plaines, ILAssociate of Arts - Communication And Fine Arts
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSkills
- Inventory management enhancement
- Creative design methodology
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross functional leadership
- Customer needs assessment
- Partner relationships
- Product team leadership
- Product enhancement
- Customer insight analysis
- Product design
- Pricing strategy
- Product launch
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Director of Product Development
Productworks LLC.
11.2020 - 10.2025
Photo Stylist
LTD Commodities
06.2018 - 11.2019
Product Development Assistant Manager
MarketPlaceBrands LLC.
05.2018 - 10.2020
Fine Arts
Maine West High School
Associate of Arts - Communication And Fine Arts
Northern Illinois University
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