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Manager Recommendation
“Her passion for her work and our team were evident every day. She took extreme pride in all she did and was always able to accomplish a significant amount in a short time with a very small team. She was extremely collaborative and would work cross-functionally to drive projects forward and to completion. Jessica’s accomplishments were incredibly valuable and too many to list. She is an invaluable asset to any team.”
— Traci Gregorski, VP of Marketing at Origami Risk (Direct Manager)
Experience
Digital Product Manager, Global Client Portal Lead | Gallagher
February 2023 to present
Results-driven product leader driving growth strategy and execution for a global client portal representing $50M+ in revenue, rapidly expanding across AMS, EMEA, and APAC. Owns business strategy and prioritization for a complex digital product, balancing diverse regional needs in a global context.
Leads multiple agile squads, setting strategic direction, managing backlogs, and driving execution within an Agile Release Train (ART). Aligns portfolio and squad-level delivery through active PI planning, ensuring business objectives translate into impactful product initiatives.
Partners with architects to develop scalable, future-proof solutions, while collaborating with UX to design digital-first experiences that enhance engagement. Develops go-to-market and communication strategies, ensuring successful product launches and adoption.
Highlights:
Increased client retention by launching the product to three new client segments in our Retail division, including Middle Market, Small Business and Personal Lines
Surpassed goal of getting 1,000 client accounts onto the portal within one year, representing $48M in revenue
Achieved a 20% reduction in customer support requests and 99% client retention rate on the portal within the first year
Partnered with architects to create a scalable architecture and re-usable components that allowed for future feature expansion into new regions
Led digital Agile transformation efforts, increasing velocity and sprint goal completion by 92% and accelerating feature development by 200% within one year
Product Manager, Digital Experience | CNA Insurance
August 2021 to February 2023
Led strategy and execution for CNA’s external websites, delivering exceptional user experiences through data-driven insights and customer-centric design. Translated customer needs into impactful product features, collaborating cross-functionally to drive innovation and business growth.
Managed end-to-end product development, from ideation to launch, leveraging agile methodologies to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. Optimized user journeys by analyzing data and stakeholder feedback, aligning product strategy with business objectives.
Delivered high-impact solutions that enhanced customer satisfaction, improved engagement, and drove measurable business performance.
Product Owner, Digital Channels | CNA Insurance
April 2020 to August 2021
Led the platform powering content distribution across all digital channels, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives. Partnered with cross-functional teams to enhance CMS capabilities, optimizing workflows and content delivery.
Managed the product backlog, driving continuous improvements to streamline publishing and elevate user experience. Enabled marketing and communication teams to reach target audiences effectively by refining content workflows and enhancing digital experiences.
Digital Experience & Marketing Specialist | Origami Risk
May 2018 to April 2020
Managed and optimized the MarTech stack, improving marketing efficiency, automation and personalization.
Owned the website and CMS, creating digital experiences that drove user engagement, retention and conversion through data-driven insights.
Developed and implemented multi-channel marketing campaigns, leveraging SEO, paid media and automation to maximize reach and ROI.
UX Designer | Webanywhere
February 2017 to April 2018
Blended UX design and instructional design to create award-winning digital learning experiences, collaborating with international teams to deliver intuitive, effective learning solutions.
Took on multiple roles, including digital marketing, leading campaigns to support the company’s expansion into the United States, increasing brand awareness and engagement through social media, email marketing and website optimization.
UX Designer | Reflection Software
May 2015 to February 2017
Led the design of innovative digital learning experiences for Fortune 500 clients, blending UX principles and instructional design to drive learner engagement and outcomes.
Collaborated with clients to understand their needs, translating them into user-centered solutions to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Led the creation of wireframes, prototypes and mockups, while leveraging data-driven insights and digital strategy to optimize user flows, accessibility and overall learning effectiveness.
Skills
Notable Competencies
Product Strategy
Cross Functional Leadership
Program-Level Agile Methodologies
Complex Insurance & Finance-based Solutions
Data & Analytics
UX
Wireframing
Prototyping
Design Principles
Product & Design Tools
Figma
Miro
Adobe Creative Suite
Data & Analytics
Google Analytics
Qualtrics
Organizational Tools
Jira
Azure DevOps (ADO)
Planview
AgilePlace
Microsoft Office Suite
Marketing Automation Platforms
Digital Experience Platforms
Content Management Systems
Languages
HTML
CSS
Education
Northwestern University
M.S. Information Design & Strategy received 2023
Benedictine University
B.A. Communication Arts received 2015
College of DuPage
A.A. received 2013
Recognition
Gold Brandon Hall Excellence Award
Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology, 2017
Reforming Higher Education with MyDegree by JetBlue — worked in partnership with JetBlue Airways on a product that enabled thousands of JetBlue crew members to earn a college degree.
Bronze Brandon Hall Excellence Award
Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology, 2016
Addressing Drug Epidemic in Youth with a Blended Learning Approach — worked in partnership with the Robert Crown Centers for Health Education on a web-enhanced learning solution that drove home important messages about substance abuse. This solution was also highlighted in Congress.