Travis Rue
Director, Product & Category Management | Strategy Leader | Product Development | Project Management
- Role
- Senior Product Manager at Avery Dennison
- Location
- Akron, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Travis Rue
I’m a driven, effective Director of Product Management with 15 years of experience leading categories and product development by working with technology and user experience teams to define, scope, and prioritize requirements. As a strategic partner, I’m highly skilled at developing and executing innovative roadmaps designed to establish and strengthen brand principles, solidify messaging and positioning, and drive revenue and market growth. I specialize in project management and enterprise-wide leadership across functions, including R&D, chemistry, microbiology, legal, regulatory, supply chain, and marketing. As a leader, I’ve guided dozens of teams through full-cycle product development. With an entrepreneurial mindset, I’m a conduit between business and advanced technology. I’m able to clearly articulate my vision, and enjoy facilitating group discussions to find improvements. I take pride in leading by example, and I don\'t ask my team to do anything I haven\'t done. Empowering my team to take ownership of their work and giving them the space to make mistakes has led a supportive team dynamic.Throughout my career, I’ve simplified complicated problems and developed winning strategies. I thrive in ambiguous situations where the right approach isn’t obvious, and I enjoy tackling problems and uncovering unique solutions. I’m able to connect the dots and see the forest for the trees while noticing small details that are more relevant to the big picture. One of my core strengths is my learning agility – discerning patterns and linkages to make connections between different topics, and a strong intellectual curiosity and desire to learn. I’m persistent and undeterred by obstacles or failures. On a personal note, I’m a musician who has written and recorded 50+ songs under the moniker The Satellite Station, which has generated 30M+ streams across music platforms. My songs have been featured in TV/Film for Apple+, Netflix, Disney+ and MTV. Utilizing my business expertise, I built a D2C website, and I run social media ad campaigns and email marketing initiatives to drive users to D2C storefronts. If you’d like to learn more about how I can help you develop roadmaps and design product strategies for success, please send an InMail message.Key Strengths: Product Innovation | Business Strategy | P&L Management | Product Innovation | Sales Management | B2B & B2C | Social Media Marketing | Profit & Loss Management | Public Speaking | Problem Solving | Business Analysis | Communications | Collaboration | Market Research | Pricing Strategy | Team Management
Experience
Senior Product Manager
Oct 2023 — Present · Mentor, OH, US
Education
Kent State University
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2009 — 2012
University of Mount Union
BA, English
2003 — 2007
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