Joel

Executive Director

Flapen • Selbstständig

Jun 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 1 mo

Flapen is on a mission to fuel your success as an Amazon entrepreneur. We utilize cutting-edge AI technology, data-driven strategies, and full-scale support to take your business from a spark of an idea to dynamic growth. Our approach involves identifying profitable brand concepts, launching them within a 3-5 month period, and handling on-site sourcing from China, all while crafting stunning product visuals through our in-house studio. In collaboration with top-tier freight forwarders and tech specialists, our objective is to roll out profitable Amazon brands that offer long-term gains or high exit payout . With a blend of passion, professionalism, and a dedication to success, innovation, teamwork, and learning, we're here to do more than help you succeed - our goal is to make you thrive.

Project Manager

Moonshot Brands • Vollzeit

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 • 11 mos

--- Recruit and develop top engineering talent. --- Build, develop, and manages the engineering team capable of carrying out initiatives. --- Establish key performance metrics/operational efficiency for the engineering teams. --- Design, implement and monitor all engineering operations. --- Develop standards and procedures to ensure quality standards are met and maintained. --- Maintain and optimize budgets to meet goals. --- Understand and collaborate on the complete product lifecycle from concept to execution. --- Recommends new technology and ideas to improve sprints and efficiency.

Project Manager

Branded • Vollzeit

Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 • 11 mos

I was the first tech hire at Branded a company that became one of the largest Amazon Acquirers. As the company was scaling I had to wear many hats focus on software architecture, establishing/managing remote teams, and developing a platform with apps to help acquire, launch, expand & grow brands. + Achievements --- Launched a Tech Recruiting Pipeline --- Launched the Data Platform --- Launched the Branded Platform + Strategy development --- Define technical strategy development & lifecycle --- Build and manage onsite / distributed / offshore development teams --- Mentor and coach high-level teams to meet investor's requirements + Program management and engineering execution --- Evaluate, plan and control releases --- Ship products and features in time --- Implement Agile Coaching: Lean / Scrum / Kanban + Personnel management --- Hire the right people for the right positions --- Optimize teams --- People leadership