Brittany Keller
Exploring New Possibilities in Physical Product Development
San Diego | US
Skills
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Consumer Goods
- Operations Management
- Analytical Skills
Summary
Activity
Work experience
Vegas Strong Lacrosse
Program Director | 06/2023 - Current
-Manage a group of 80-100 girls ages 8-18 students, and six assistant coaches
-Collaborate with my co-director to plan and budget each season
-Plan and implement team practices 3 days per week
-Work with outside vendors on ordering and distribution of team gear, uniforms, travel, and accommodations
-Utilize email lists and segmenting to keep families updated on game and practice dates, out-of-town trip descriptions and prices, photo/video galleries, special events, and registration status.
Vegas Strong Lacrosse
Head Coach | 06/2020 - 07/2024
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Head Lacrosse Coach - Middle School Girls | 09/2020 - 05/2024
Freelance
Inventory Management Specialist and SOP Developer | 10/2018 - 02/2024
Worked as an inventory specialist and process developer for a number of small businesses in the Las Vegas Metro area including:
-Pet product manufacturer
-Self-defense product business
-Small scale book publisher
My projects at each of these included:
-Manage inventory of completed products, as well as pre-production components and shipping supplies.
-Install and/or update inventory management software. Train other employees on its use and implementation.
-Package and ship product to wholesale and consumer accounts.
-Write and update the standard processes and procedures for managing inventory and fulfilling orders.
-Apply cost reduction strategies to reduce wasted supplies and optimize warehouse space.
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Head Lacrosse Coach - High School Girls | 01/2020 - 05/2022
Hasbro
Cost Engineer | 01/2018 - 08/2018
-Develop mold plans, assembly style, parts list, and basic mechanisms based on inputs from design, marketing, packaging, and product engineering.
-Determine the affordability of design concepts based on the previously created plans and parts lists.
-Review costs with cross-functional team and initiate cost reduction conversations.
-Review quotes from Far East vendors for accuracy to design spec and expected costs.
Newell Brands
Product Development Engineer | 01/2017 - 12/2017
-Work with a multi-disciplinary team to create, produce and bring to market new products in the writing space.
-Use engineering principles to solve problems while maintaining the development schedule.
-Work with other Product and Design Engineers to create products that live up to expected function and design intent.
-Manage outside vendors and suppliers to manufacture products at expected quality and under expected cost.
Alaska Excursions
Zipline Guide and CDL Driver | 05/2013 - 09/2016
Drive 25 passenger minibus from Skagway to Dyea camp, giving narrated tour along the way.
Meet and greet guests at their arrival, and equip them with all necessary gear.
Lead small groups through the zipline course safely and efficiently while ensuring that each guest has a unique and fun experience.
Check and maintain all lines, platforms, harnesses, and trolleys.
Instruct new guides in proper form, safety, and entertainment techniques.
Alaska Shore Tours
Marketing Assistant | 05/2015 - 09/2016
Manage weekly newsletter for growing mailing list.
Evaluate and improve SEO performance for suite of websites.
Research and contact other blogs and websites for possible guest posting or backlinking opportunities.
Occasionally handle guest reservations, questions, or inquiries.
Telluride Ski & Golf
Lift Operator | 11/2011 - 03/2014
Ensure that guests get on and off the lifts in the safest and most efficient way possible.
Provide a sky-high level of guest service.
Open and close lifts, following standard maintenance procedures.
Maintain proper loading and unloading ramps, and general lift area snow removal work.
Kids II Inc
Product Development Engineer | 11/2009 - 03/2011
Accountable for product timelines and milestones from initial concept through production start for infant seat line, including proof of concept models, cost analysis, salesman samples, instructional guides and bulk production.
Consistently manage projects that deliver the specified function within the cost parameters.
Act as the internal product engineering expert for the development team.
Develop and manage project timelines to achieve critical milestone targets.
Create materials selection and definition for new products.
Estimate product costs, and recommend cost reduction options and schedules with vendors and suppliers.
Assure products comply with licensing and product safety testing requirements.
Communicate with Far East teams during all phases of design development, tool construction, new materials selection & production units regarding their compliance with expected construction, quality, function, and performance specifications.
Vumii, Inc.
Design Intern | 01/2009 - 05/2009
Assist with quality assurance procedures and inventory management. Create CAD drawings for new product being launched in the second quarter.
General Motors Powertrain
Manufacturing Intern | 09/2008 - 12/2008
Modified machining programs and processes to optimize cycle times.
Trained operators on proper part gauging procedures.
Used statistical engineering tools to eliminate a problem in the machining process.
United Space Alliance
LSDE Intern | 05/2007 - 08/2007
Modified, designed, and drafted facility systems according to applicable codes and standards. Designed HVAC systems for buildings containing hazardous materials.
Education history
Georgia Institute of Technology
BS | 2004 - 2009
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Master of Business Administration - MBA | 2017 - 2018

