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Tessa Pennington

@tessapennington

Product Manager with a proven track record in e-commerce growth.

South Africa

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I am a dedicated Product Manager with over 5 years of experience in driving product strategy and execution across diverse industries, including e-commerce and digital health. Currently, I work at MrD Foods, where I successfully launched features that resulted in a 40% increase in orders and an 85% improvement in the perfect order rate. My data-driven approach enables me to establish and measure KPIs effectively, ensuring that product roadmaps align with strategic business goals.

Previously, I led a team at Mobile Health, where I crafted and executed product strategies that contributed to a significant annual revenue increase of $3.1 million. My experience spans the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), where I have collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. I thrive in dynamic environments and am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance user experiences and drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BA

Assistant Web Producer

Backroads

May 2019 - Jan 2020 (8 months)

Led the digital launch of over 250 seasonal trips at Backroads, coordinating efforts across design, content, marketing, and development teams for global active
adventure offerings. Managed cross-functional teams (design, engineering, development, and QA) in the migration of Backroads.com’s CMS from a custom Ruby-on-Rails backend to Drupal, ensuring seamless transition.

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Behavioural Therapist (ABA)

Animate Behavior

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Implemented individualized ABA therapy plans, working directly with children to improve communication, social, and behavioral skills. Tracked and analyzed client progress, adjusting strategies based on data-driven
insights to ensure effective outcomes.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

US

University of Stellenbosch

BA Hons, Social History

2009 - 2010

US

University of Stellenbosch

BA Humanities, English, History

2005 - 2009

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