Kathy Beisel

Summary

Accomplished Program Manager with hands-on technical experience delivering consumer electronic products, location-based solutions and mobile services to customers worldwide. Deep expertise in product, project and program management, alliance / partner relationship management, carrier operations, marketing and development engineering across consumer and commercial markets. • Tenacious, real-time problem-solver – Removes project roadblocks to drive bottom-line results. Critical thinker who adapts quickly to changing business conditions, mobilizing staff and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on-schedule and on-budget. • Customer and partner relationship management expert – Natural connector who builds mutually beneficial relationships with clients and vendors. Easily balances the nuance of advocating for client and partner needs while ensuring that organizational requirements are met. Stays on top of details so that all parties know what is expected of them and function as an effective extended team. • Adept cross-functional project leader – Skillfully run effective, high-visibility hardware and software development projects across the complete lifecycle for both consumer and commercial applications. Build high-functioning cross-organizational teams, translating key project objectives into day-to-day tasks while keeping team accountable to deliver successful outcomes. TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES Consumer Electronics Products: Speakers, Headsets, Wearables, Smartphones, and PNDs Project Management of Integrating Sensor Technology into Products Third-party System Integration Transportation and Asset Management using GPS, RFID, Wi-Fi Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) Wireless Radio Products Contract Manufacturing Carrier Relationship Management