Oscar O'Donnell

Oversaw a portfolio of professional training products, ensuring alignment with vendor roadmaps and evolving market demand. Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, from development and refinement to commercial launch and performance optimisation. Led product enhancements, modernising existing courses and launching new initiatives using data-driven insights from marketing, sales, and customer feedback

Optimised digital storefronts across men’s, toiletries, healthcare, and baby categories, enhancing online visibility and customer engagement. Assisted promotional campaigns, partnering with top brands to refresh digital content, improve conversion rates, and maintain competitive positioning.

Designed coursework and learning materials, implementing dynamic teaching methods to enhance student engagement. Fostered strong relationships with students and staff, creating a positive and productive learning environment.

Founded an independent board game company during the pandemic, overseeing development and manufacturing. Collaborated with a Chinese-based manufacturer and industry partners to bring the first game to market in 2022.

Handled new product development (NPD) tracking, sales forecasting, and promotional planning across multiple categories. Organised and dispatched gold/silver samples for testing and photography, ensuring product quality compliance.

Sourced & screened candidates for market research projects across B2C, B2B, and financial sectors. Managed participant booking and coordination, ensuring successful execution of research studies.

Sourced & screened technical talent, ensuring alignment with client needs and job requirements. Managed candidate pipeline using Pipedrive, guiding applicants through the hiring process and fostering strong relationships.

Led end-to-end product lifecycle management for LED lighting, overseeing design, manufacturing, and retail distribution across UK & European markets. Helped secured high-value contracts, including a supply agreement with Maplin, leading to the nationwide launch of 90+ SKUs in 240 stores.

Managed operations and led a team of interns in producing stock for customer orders. Provided laser cutting services, ensuring precision and quality for bespoke designs.

Grade: 2.1

Studied Product Design Engineering at Brunel University, focusing on the principles and practices of product development. Achieved a 2.1 classification in the degree program.