
Timeline
About me
Product Data Team Lead at Spotix Inc.
Education

The university of iowa tippie college of business
2008 - 2012Bachelor of business administration entrepreneurial management graduateActivities and Societies: Business Student Ambassador Organization, Frank Business Communications Center, Campus Crusade for Christ, Honors Society

Cimba
2011 - 2011Cimba undergraduate program spring 2011 study abroad
Experience

Act
May 2012 - Mar 2018Developed documentation and communications plans and managed the execution of such plans for three major ACT products across 29 state and district contract testing programs. Coordinated the production of hundreds of training materials such as manuals, user guides, presentations, and email communications with business stakeholders, instructional designers, and content writers in various departments. Apprised stakeholders of schedule risks for training deliverables and communications, renegotiating schedules and scope as necessary. Mapped dozens of training materials to new site locations as contributor to a website design project intended to improve the user experience for 23 client websites. Show less Ensured the quality and timeliness of all operational contract deliverables including trainings, online and paper assessments, and score reports for State Department of Education agencies. Collaborated with product and contract stakeholders on project schedule development, production of communications and training materials, web page changes, contract services changes, cost development, and invoicing. Collaborated with program team to identify contract risks and determine mitigation strategies. Served as day-to-day contact for state officials, answering questions about the testing process, developing solutions to meet specific needs, and resolving issues. Show less
Program Manager II, Operational Communications
May 2017 - Mar 2018Project Coordinator, Operational Program Management
Mar 2015 - May 2017Product Coordinator, Product Line Management
Apr 2013 - Mar 2015Coordinator, Education Administration
Sept 2012 - Apr 2013Intern
May 2012 - Aug 2012

Spotix inc.
May 2018 - nowResponsible for managing all product data and pricing across our e-commerce websites and third party marketplaces. Update product pricing in Netsuite ERP software and Magento e-commerce platform. Identify new product listing opportunities. Manage processes for retiring discontinued products. Monitored backordered item availability from suppliers and manufacturers. Processed sales orders, managed freight logistics, collected payment, and collaborated with appropriate parties to quickly resolve issues to prevent delay of timely processing and shipping.
Product Data Team Lead
Nov 2023 - nowPricing Coordinator
Apr 2022 - Nov 2023Content Specialist
Feb 2021 - Apr 2022Administrative Operations Specialist
May 2018 - Feb 2021
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Leading projects
LinkedinMar 2022 
Pragmatic marketing - requirements that work
Pragmatic marketing- View certificate

Pricing strategy explained
LinkedinDec 2021 
Microsoft project 2010
New horizons computer learning centers
Sharepoint 2010
New horizons computer learning centers- View certificate

Microsoft office specialist excel 2013
MicrosoftNov 2016 - View certificate

Data analytics for pricing analysts in excel
LinkedinNov 2021 - View certificate

Product manager certification™
Product schoolFeb 2025 - View certificate

Act national career readiness certificate - platinum
ActFeb 2018 
Pragmatic marketing - market driven product management
Pragmatic marketing
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Jodi SimpsonACT Great People Award - Advancing Our Mission ACT, Inc. Apr 2014 A luminous star who is an advocate for the people we serve, delivers a caring and compassionate ACT experience, and never loses sight of our mission.Nomination Summary: This nominee is the epitome of professionalism and has progressively taken more complex roles that have been critical to our success. This nominee's leadership with the ACT Aspire project is one of the longest duration of anyone on the team and has always executed flawlessly to bring each area forward to successful… Show more A luminous star who is an advocate for the people we serve, delivers a caring and compassionate ACT experience, and never loses sight of our mission.Nomination Summary: This nominee is the epitome of professionalism and has progressively taken more complex roles that have been critical to our success. This nominee's leadership with the ACT Aspire project is one of the longest duration of anyone on the team and has always executed flawlessly to bring each area forward to successful completion. These complex roles also extend to partnerships with other entitites. The project would not be seeing as much success without the expert leadership shown. This nominee is incredibly knowledgeable and team members are made more successful thorugh the kindness the individual shows. Show less
- Awarded to Jodi SimpsonACT Spotlight Award - Excellence & Management CEO Jon Whitmore Feb 2014 Awarded for work on ACT Aspire initiatives.
- Awarded to Jodi SimpsonConsulting Award CEO, Northwest Landscape Services, Chicago IL Nov 2010 Awarded first prize for a team consulting report providing suggestions and action steps for how the company could improve operations and increase revenue
- Awarded to Jodi SimpsonTippie 21 Under 21 Award Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2010 One of 21 students chosen to be recognized for outstanding leadership and service
Volunteer Experience
Nursery Volunteer
Issued by Grace Community Church on Jun 2022
Associated with Jodi SimpsonSet up/Tear down
Issued by Grace Community Church on Aug 2018
Associated with Jodi SimpsonMeal Coordinator
Issued by Grace Community Church on Jan 2016
Associated with Jodi Simpson1st and 2nd grade teacher
Issued by Grace Community Church on Oct 2019
Associated with Jodi Simpson
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