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Zach Starin

Product Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
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Senior Product Manager | UX Design Expert
With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Product Design from Appalachian State University and a UI Design certification from The Iron Yard, I have cultivated a robust career in UX and product management. My recent role as Senior Product Manager at Showcase involved launching a collectibles ERP SAAS startup, raising $3 million in seed funding, and managing a team to achieve significant business milestones. Previously, as UX Design Lead at Lineage, I directed the UX strategy for a Warehouse Management System, enhancing productivity across 350 facilities. At Rothy's, I optimized the e-commerce experience, contributing to $140 million in revenue. My tenure at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated saw the development of an iOS application for field sales teams, improving operational efficiency. Early in my career, I honed my skills at MODE., focusing on wireframes, content strategy, and user research.

Work History

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Senior Product Manager

ShowcaseMay 2021 - Sep 2023 • 2 yrs 5 mosSpearheaded the launch of a collectibles ERP SAAS startup as the first hire, successfully raising a $3 million seed round. Developed and managed the product roadmap, leading the team in achieving critical business milestones and managing a burn rate presented to investors. Directed a team of ten developers and one designer, overseeing daily operations, including stand-ups, story grooming, and feature planning with investors and stakeholders. Conducted extensive market research by engaging directly with prospective clients, participating in sales calls, and leading demonstrations at industry shows to better tailor the software solutions. Designed and implemented key features such as an inventory management system, invoicing with Stripe integration, a scalable multi-tenant backend, a customizable e-commerce template, and a CMS for client-specific branding adjustments. Created a unique auction feature enabling customers to host auctions on their platforms, and crafted a pricing strategy based on extensive customer feedback and testing. Established a customer support program and authored comprehensive technical user manuals and instructional materials. Achieved significant business impact, processing over $8 million in monthly sales with four active customers by the time of departure.
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UX Design Lead

LineageMar 2020 - Apr 2021 • 1 yr 2 mosSpearheaded the UX design and strategy for the development of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) tailored for automated warehouses at Lineage Logistics, an industry giant with over 350 facilities and 17,000 employees across 15 countries. Managed and mentored a team of six designers, overseeing the creation and implementation of a cohesive design system that enhanced productivity and consistency across projects. Collaborated extensively with business executives, technical leaders, QA, and a 300+ member offshore development team to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the applications. Led the UX research and testing for innovative interface methods, including voice-activated UI for a React-based Android application used across various Zebra devices, and developed a supervisor dashboard designed for laptop use. Utilized Google's Material Design library to maintain aesthetic and functional consistency across all components and systems. Directed a comprehensive branding initiative, which involved the creation of unique logos, icons, and names for a suite of applications, establishing a strong and coherent brand identity.
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Senior UX Designer

Rothy'sJul 2018 - Nov 2019 • 1 yr 5 mosSpearheaded a team of 5 UX designers, optimizing the e-commerce shopping experience, significantly contributing to Rothy's $140 million revenue in 2018 and supporting the sale of 1.4 million pairs of shoes, demonstrating strong market acceptance. Collaborated closely with merchandising and marketing teams to develop and launch new site features aligned with consumer needs and business goals, which included expanding product lines to include handbags and masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Played a pivotal role during a period of substantial growth and strategic adaptation, helping the company remain profitable in 2020 despite global market disruptions. Led the end-to-end UX design process from user research to final visual design, implementing features that met technical specifications and business objectives, thereby enhancing user satisfaction and engagement. Trained and mentored junior designers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Promoted best practices in UX design, contributing to team excellence and project success. Maintained a keen understanding of current UX trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to ensure forward-thinking designs that effectively met evolving user and market demands.
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Senior UX Designer

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedDec 2016 - Dec 2018 • 2 yrs 1 moLed the design and development of an iOS iPad application for field sales teams at Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S., which serves approximately 60 million consumers in 14 states. Spearheaded the integration of user experience (UX) into the product development lifecycle, enhancing application usability and interdepartmental cooperation within an organization employing over 17,000 staff. Conducted extensive training for the IT department on UX principles, fostering a culture of user-centric design and elevating the strategic role of UX within the company. Authored comprehensive UX documentation and a playbook, defining engagement strategies for various departments, facilitating the development of technology solutions that streamline operations and customer interactions. Collaborated closely with sales, innovation, and technology teams to implement app features for product ordering, delivery scheduling, pricing negotiations, and promotional placements, improving operational efficiency and sales capabilities. Engaged with multiple departments to pitch technology solutions, effectively communicating the value and impact of new tools to key stakeholders and C-suite executives, enhancing decision-making processes at the corporate level.
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UX Designer

MODE.Jan 2016 - Oct 2016 • 10 mosIn house UX Designer, Wireframes, Content Strategy, QA Testing, User Testing and Research, Target Market Research and Analysis.

Education

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Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial and Product Design2011 - 2015
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The Iron Yard

UI Design2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Senior Product Manager | UX Design Expert
With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Product Design from Appalachian State University and a UI Design certification from The Iron Yard, I have cultivated a robust career in UX and product management. My recent role as Senior Product Manager at Showcase involved launching a collectibles ERP SAAS startup, raising $3 million in seed funding, and managing a team to achieve significant business milestones. Previously, as UX Design Lead at Lineage, I directed the UX strategy for a Warehouse Management System, enhancing productivity across 350 facilities. At Rothy's, I optimized the e-commerce experience, contributing to $140 million in revenue. My tenure at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated saw the development of an iOS application for field sales teams, improving operational efficiency. Early in my career, I honed my skills at MODE., focusing on wireframes, content strategy, and user research.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Zach are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Zach Starin

Product Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Senior Product Manager

ShowcaseMay 2021 - Sep 2023 • 2 yrs 5 mosSpearheaded the launch of a collectibles ERP SAAS startup as the first hire, successfully raising a $3 million seed round. Developed and managed the product roadmap, leading the team in achieving critical business milestones and managing a burn rate presented to investors. Directed a team of ten developers and one designer, overseeing daily operations, including stand-ups, story grooming, and feature planning with investors and stakeholders. Conducted extensive market research by engaging directly with prospective clients, participating in sales calls, and leading demonstrations at industry shows to better tailor the software solutions. Designed and implemented key features such as an inventory management system, invoicing with Stripe integration, a scalable multi-tenant backend, a customizable e-commerce template, and a CMS for client-specific branding adjustments. Created a unique auction feature enabling customers to host auctions on their platforms, and crafted a pricing strategy based on extensive customer feedback and testing. Established a customer support program and authored comprehensive technical user manuals and instructional materials. Achieved significant business impact, processing over $8 million in monthly sales with four active customers by the time of departure.
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UX Design Lead

LineageMar 2020 - Apr 2021 • 1 yr 2 mosSpearheaded the UX design and strategy for the development of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) tailored for automated warehouses at Lineage Logistics, an industry giant with over 350 facilities and 17,000 employees across 15 countries. Managed and mentored a team of six designers, overseeing the creation and implementation of a cohesive design system that enhanced productivity and consistency across projects. Collaborated extensively with business executives, technical leaders, QA, and a 300+ member offshore development team to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the applications. Led the UX research and testing for innovative interface methods, including voice-activated UI for a React-based Android application used across various Zebra devices, and developed a supervisor dashboard designed for laptop use. Utilized Google's Material Design library to maintain aesthetic and functional consistency across all components and systems. Directed a comprehensive branding initiative, which involved the creation of unique logos, icons, and names for a suite of applications, establishing a strong and coherent brand identity.
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Senior UX Designer

Rothy'sJul 2018 - Nov 2019 • 1 yr 5 mosSpearheaded a team of 5 UX designers, optimizing the e-commerce shopping experience, significantly contributing to Rothy's $140 million revenue in 2018 and supporting the sale of 1.4 million pairs of shoes, demonstrating strong market acceptance. Collaborated closely with merchandising and marketing teams to develop and launch new site features aligned with consumer needs and business goals, which included expanding product lines to include handbags and masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Played a pivotal role during a period of substantial growth and strategic adaptation, helping the company remain profitable in 2020 despite global market disruptions. Led the end-to-end UX design process from user research to final visual design, implementing features that met technical specifications and business objectives, thereby enhancing user satisfaction and engagement. Trained and mentored junior designers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Promoted best practices in UX design, contributing to team excellence and project success. Maintained a keen understanding of current UX trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to ensure forward-thinking designs that effectively met evolving user and market demands.
C

Senior UX Designer

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. ConsolidatedDec 2016 - Dec 2018 • 2 yrs 1 moLed the design and development of an iOS iPad application for field sales teams at Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S., which serves approximately 60 million consumers in 14 states. Spearheaded the integration of user experience (UX) into the product development lifecycle, enhancing application usability and interdepartmental cooperation within an organization employing over 17,000 staff. Conducted extensive training for the IT department on UX principles, fostering a culture of user-centric design and elevating the strategic role of UX within the company. Authored comprehensive UX documentation and a playbook, defining engagement strategies for various departments, facilitating the development of technology solutions that streamline operations and customer interactions. Collaborated closely with sales, innovation, and technology teams to implement app features for product ordering, delivery scheduling, pricing negotiations, and promotional placements, improving operational efficiency and sales capabilities. Engaged with multiple departments to pitch technology solutions, effectively communicating the value and impact of new tools to key stakeholders and C-suite executives, enhancing decision-making processes at the corporate level.
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UX Designer

MODE.Jan 2016 - Oct 2016 • 10 mosIn house UX Designer, Wireframes, Content Strategy, QA Testing, User Testing and Research, Target Market Research and Analysis.

Education

A

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial and Product Design2011 - 2015
T

The Iron Yard

UI Design2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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