Deian Brooks

About Deian Brooks

I\'m a Senior Product Manager with 7+ years of experience building digital products that connect with people and drive real growth — across industries including travel & hospitality, enterprise software, financial technology, and consumer wellness. I\'ve led product strategy for brands like Carnival Cruise Line, McKinsey & Company (via Crema), and Commerce Bank, delivering outcomes that range from 100%+ revenue growth to 23.5% improvements in user conversion at scale. As a collaborative, people-first leader, I bring teams together across engineering, design, data, and business to turn complex problems into clear, human-centered solutions. I\'m known for building trust quickly, distilling complicated challenges into easy-to-understand narratives, and keeping cross-functional teams aligned from discovery through delivery. I lead with empathy — and I back it up with rigorous research, behavioral data, and a deep understanding of user experience and software development. Wellness and fitness aren\'t just interests — they\'re how I live. As a fitness advocate, wellness and lifestyle coach, and former creative entrepreneur, I bring authentic personal alignment to the products I build. I\'m especially energized by opportunities at the intersection of health, lifestyle, and technology, where great product thinking can genuinely improve how people feel and move through the world. Outside of work, you\'ll find me immersed in holistic wellness and lifestyle coaching, photography, fitness, and exploring local coffee shops — all while navigating life as a sports fanatic and proud father of two. Let\'s connect — I\'d love to hear what you\'re building. Reach me at d•••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Digital Product Manager

   Carnival Cruise Line

   Feb 2024 — Present

   As a Senior Product Manager at Carnival Cruise Line, I lead the strategy, discovery, and end-to-end delivery of digital experiences that make it easier for millions of guests to book, manage, and return to cruising with Carnival. My work spans account creation, profile management, login and authentication, rewards programming, and post-booking experiences across the user profile — with a focus on building intuitive, scalable solutions that empower customers to self-serve with confidence.I partner closely with engineering, design, data, and digital strategy teams to define product vision, shape roadmaps, and prioritize features that drive booking growth, improve customer retention, and reduce friction across the online journey. From discovery and research through launch and iteration, I stay focused on one core goal: making every touchpoint feel effortless for the guest — so they come back again and again to do what they came to Carnival for - fun.

Education

• Kansas State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing

• University of Missouri-Kansas City

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

Skills

• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Community Outreach
• Social Media
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Event Planning
• Time Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel