Mark Hodgdon

About Mark Hodgdon

MY EXPERTISE: I am an accomplished program, project, and product manager with experience in retail, global logistics, supply chain, labor, and manufacturing. I am an insightful planner and leader and have a proven track record of delivering complex mission-critical initiatives by breaking them down into attainable goals, milestones, and tasks. MY TRACK RECORD: I have lead complex projects and programs to their successful conclusion. These projects include the development and implementation of complex data science and advanced analytics solutions, implementation of large-scale modern data platforms and warehouses, and integration and deployment of packaged software. The results for the organizations I work with are significant cost savings, improved operational efficiency and visibility, and insightful analytics and decision making for my clients and business partners. HOW I BUILD SUCCESS: Through active listening, facilitated communication & problem solving, and effective networking, I build strong relationships with clients, business partners, leaders, and practitioners. I can effectively interact with all levels of the organization to understand the complex, organize the work, and execute successful projects & programs.INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Extensive Retail Experience - Supply Chain, Assortment Planning, Labor, Private Label, End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)| Global Sourcing, Order Management, Logistics, and Finance | International Containerized Shipping | Manufacturing | Grocery | Heavy Construction | AirlineMY SPECIALTIES: Client and Business Partner Relationship Management | Product Management | Product Ownership | Program & Project Management | Business Analysis | Scrum | Budget & Resource Management | Data Product Delivery Thought Leadership | Data Platform Modernization Delivery | Business Intelligence and Data Science Delivery

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Client Leadership

   Answerrocket

   Jan 2026 — Present · Asheville, NC, US

   Helping to lead the profitable growth and successful delivery of AI and Data consulting engagements and overall business relationship with our clients.

Education

• Clemson University

  BS, Management

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Retail
• Business Requirements
• Logistics
• Consulting
• Software Design
• Testing
• Shipping
• Airlines
• Event Planning
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Enterprise Software
• Process Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Management
• Supply Chain
• Saas
• Software Project Management
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Usability
• Usability Testing
• Business Strategy
• Operations Management
• Product Management