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Toks Oriola

@toksoriola

Strategic product manager with a focus on operational change.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and allows for strategic impact.

I am a strategic thinker with a proven track record in building and leading operational change across various sectors, including public and private organizations. My expertise lies in developing comprehensive business plans that maximize efficiency and effectiveness, driving results that align with organizational goals. I have successfully managed large-scale projects, leveraging both qualitative and quantitative analytics to differentiate products in competitive markets.

As a Product Manager at the IRS, I led the modernization strategy for high-impact applications, significantly enhancing user satisfaction and earning recognition for my contributions. My experience includes designing product roadmaps, managing multifunctional teams, and executing marketing strategies that have resulted in substantial revenue growth. I thrive in environments that challenge me to innovate and improve processes, and I am passionate about delivering user value through agile methodologies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Product Manager

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Led the 2024 modernization strategy for seven high-impact, public-facing IRS applications, enhancing usability and driving a measurable increase in user satisfaction. Directed the complete overhaul of the IRS.gov website, delivering a flexible, decoupled architecture and centralized content hub that increased site responsiveness and improved stakeholder content governance across departments.

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Asst. Director, Product Development & Management

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)

Aug 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Designed and developed the product roadmap for a new online career tool, resulting in over 5,000 new subscribers in one year of launch. Managed a multifunctional team of 12+ members on product development work, including web developers, creative services, and education/research departments.

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Market Strategy Manager

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Jul 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years 1 month)

Led the marketing business unit in a cross-departmental task force to streamline digital communications and reinforce the company's competitive advantage. Developed pricing strategy and implementation for 3 product launches through A/B testing, user research, and internal cost analysis, resulting in 26% net new revenue within the first 3 months of execution.

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Product Manager

The American Nurses Association

Jul 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years)

Supported the launch of 2 new certification programs and 1 accreditation product that resulted in a 15% reduction of certification expenses for 60 hospital CNOs. Created profit-driven marketing campaigns and retention programs for the nurse credentialing center that resulted in a 15% membership increase year-over-year.

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Marketing Coordinator

Education Affiliates

Jan 2008 - Jun 2013 (5 years 5 months)

Managed and coordinated the production of television, radio, and print advertisements for 50 plus campuses country-wide on a $160,000 monthly budget. Strengthened SEO campaigns and recommended new PPC/PPL optimization strategies that increased the organization's quality of leads and conversion rates by 17%.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland logoRM

Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland

Master of Business Administration, Business Strategy, Marketing Research, Marketing Communication

Focused on business strategy, marketing research, and marketing communication. Gained expertise in developing comprehensive business plans and go-to-market strategies.

Towson University logoTU

Towson University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and E-Business

Double majored in Business Administration and E-Business. Developed a strong foundation in business principles and digital commerce.

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Software and tools used professionally

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