Ali Cole

About Ali Cole

I am an experienced team and project leader passionate about solving problems and crafting great, user-centric experiences that drive impact. Thanks to a dynamic background spanning product, program, and operations management, I have developed an arsenal of complementary skills that allow me to thrive in a variety of roles. As I like to describe it, I bring the strategic mindset of a product manager, the communication expertise of a program manager, and the efficiency-driven focus of an operations manager. Here are five key things to know about me:* Strategic problem-solver with a passion for research and continuous learning. I am skilled at identifying gaps, capturing insights, and articulating a vision that capitalizes on opportunities while keeping user needs at the heart of the solution.* With a strong eye for detail and a flair for creativity, I excel at developing engaging presentations, delivering compelling narratives, and aligning stakeholders around a shared vision.* A strong leader with a proven ability to foster collaboration, align cross-functional teams towards shared goals, and drive meaningful results.* Driven by a strong dislike for inefficiency, I continually seek to streamline and optimize workflows—creating space for research, experimentation, and innovation.* Tenacious and ambitious, I take calculated risks and view mistakes as catalysts for growth. I don’t chase perfection—I prioritize learning, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Sr Product Manager

   Transact Campus

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Product leader for the Quickcharge product, a POS ecosystem providing dining and retail technology solutions for corporate and healthcare campuses. Hired to define product vision, modernize product processes, and support the company\'s transformation into a modern SaaS platform.

Education

• School of Visual Arts

  BFA, Film

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Pivotal Tracker
• Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• New Media
• Creative Problem Solving
• Video
• Operations
• Interactive Advertising
• Management
• Smartsheet
• Digital Marketing
• Process Implementation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• E-Commerce
• Advertising
• Harvest
• Resource Management
• Technical Production
• Project Planning
• Strategy
• Technical Project Delivery
• Rich Media
• Organization
• Budgets
• Jira
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Web Project Management
• Schedules
• Smartsheets
• Team Leadership
• Account Management
• Digital Strategy
• Project Management
• Creative Direction
• Photoshop
• Operations Management
• Digital Photography
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Budget