Cole Crawford

Experience

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  Boca Raton Community Church

  Oct 2010 - May 2013

  Production Engineer

  I worked as a for hire production engineer, specializing in live audio mixing. This job included experience with analog and digital console mixers (including Avid Venue), digital video switchers, DMX lighting consoles, remote and manned camera operation, ProPresenter, and limited experience with ProTools.

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  Tiger Properties of Clemson, LLC.

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Market Analyst

  Determined trends that raised rates by 30% over 3 years while maintaining 100% occupancy rate. Jointly responsible for fastest pre-leasing of properties in company history. Performed market research for 400 rental properties in the Clemson area.

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  BorgWarner

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Design Engineering Co-Op

  At Borg Warner Turbo Systems, I used parametric CAD modeling software to develop component and assembly models and prints. I implemented changes to existing models and drawings, and developed design solutions.

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  Michelin

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Michelin Innovation Incubator: Engineering Intern

  At Michelin's Innovation Incubator I assisted with the operations of a new business venture. I used the principles of aerodynamics and mechanics to design, prototype, and test new products. I interpreted new EPA regulations and assessed their impact on the business.

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  Smart Consulting Group, LLC

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Consultant

  Consulted on and developed the design of two pharmaceutical quality control facilities in India. Work included the development of floor plans, equipment selection and placement, workstation design, and process flow. Increased customer’s laboratory testing capacity by over 40%

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  Tiger Properties of Clemson, LLC.

  May 2017 - Dec 2017

  Web Developer and Leasing Consultant

  At Tiger Properties I developed new web software applications to streamline business operations, data collection, and market analysis. I implemented a new call queue system that saved $2,000 in one month alone and increased the answered call rate by 175%. I was a member of the Tiger Properties leasing team, where I helped new clients through the property leasing process. Jointly responsible for largest rent volume in company history, totaling over $7M in contracted rent.

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  Accenture

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Managed the scope, schedule, and delivery plan for a Fortune 500 client’s largest IT capital project to date• Product owner for a core point of sale application for a major entertainment client• Drove the integration design of 50+ systems with a major client’s new off of the shelf vendor application• Collaborated with multiple business groups to define user experience of new enterprise application• Oversaw the development and delivery of a major enterprise application for a major entertainment client• Designed solutions for customizing an off-the-shelf application for clients using event-driven data transfer Show less

  • Business and Integration Architecture Consultant

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Business Integration Architecture Analyst

    Feb 2018 - Nov 2019
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  ForeFlight

  Jan 2020 - now

  • Patented & delivered a product for detecting & classifying turbulence in real time using sensors on-board an aircraft that crowd-sources tens of millions of ride reports from tens of thousands of aircraftForeFlight produces best selling integrated flight applications for personal, business, commercial, and military aviators and flight operations. Customers include individual pilots, corporate flight departments, state and federal agencies, large fractional operators, aircraft manufacturers, and the military.ForeFlight and its applications are renowned for their exceptional user experience, broad capabilities, quality, performance, and responsive customer support. Show less • Established a New Product Management Vertical: Developed a dedicated product management team, overseeing all aspects from hiring and onboarding to performance and growth, fostering a high-performance culture focused on delivering excellence• Transformed Customer Upgrade Strategy: Implemented an iterative testing methodology to refine customer upgrade processes, identifying and deploying a technique that tripled the likelihood of customer upgrades, driving significant revenue growth• Implemented a Strategic OKR Framework: Successfully introduced a framework for product discovery and execution, leveraging Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to enhance strategic alignment and performance across the business unit Show less

  • Senior Product Manager @ ForeFlight Labs

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Interim Director of Product Management

    Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Product Manager

    Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Product Analyst

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2022