Stefan Vraspir
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Product Manager and Designer with an excellent understanding of consumer mentality and a focus on user-centric design. Combines breadth of experience across product development process with depth of knowledge in individual areas. Skilled collaborator with strong individual work ethic and high level of enthusiasm and energy.
Professional Experience
Sr. Project Manager
TATTOO Brand Strategy - San Francisco(Since April 2010)
- Conduct one-on-one consumer interviews, gathering qualitative research and insights.
- Author brand and marketing strategy for clients including Discovery Networks, Kraft/Cadbury, and others.
- Manage all aspects of projects from proposal development through report presentation, providing direction to a team of six Associate Project & Brand Managers
- Develop final reports for clients, author new business proposals and budgets.
Associate Product Manager
Peek - San Francisco, CA (September 2009 - April 2010)
- Helped shape the mobile device startupʼs short, mid, and long term product roadmap.
- Set priorities for each product release and created PRDs for the engineering teams.
- Coordinated and analyzed findings from the companyʼs first major qualitative market research effort, presenting weekly reports and next steps.
- Oversaw testing for major releases and the successful closure of launch-critical bugs.
- Worked in a wide range of other areas, including industrial and graphic design, UI/UX, pricing plans, and business models.
Design Intern
D2M(June 2009 - September 2009)
- Developed and executed a major PR project for the product design consultancy.
- Revised brand statement with the Director of Marketing and Business Development.
- Participated in client work for electronics, automotive, and medical device companies.
Financial Manager
La Maison Française (Stanford University)(September 2008 - June 2009)
- Responsible for the payroll, financial management, and budget of an on-campus residence, approximately $175,000 annually.
- Implemented a chef-sharing policy that saved more than $10,000 while providing
better quality food and services.
Board Member
Ram's Head Theatrical Society (Stanford University)(May 2008 - May 2009)
- Advised Stanfordʼs largest theater group on hiring, finance, and production decisions.
- Offered guidance to producers on management and artistic decisions.
Producer
Ram's Head Theatrical Society (Stanford University)(February 2007 - November 2007)
- Produced Stanfordʼs largest musical theater show, with a budget exceeding $20,000 and a cast and crew of over 100.
- Oversaw hiring of cast and staff, created production deadlines and budget, sold advertising, planned and implemented marketing and ticketing strategy, managed all
creative processes, and interfaced with university administrators. - Show made a profit of $9,000 and sold over 3,000 tickets.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Product Design
Stanford University (September 2005 - June 2009)
- Coursework included design research, visual communication, mechanical systems design, industrial design, manufacturing processes, rapid prototyping, engineering analysis, physics, math, and visual art.