Jenn Pregowski has over 15 years of experience managing new product development from concept to production. She is currently a Senior Channel Development Manager at Telogis where she works with automotive partners to expand their GPS tracking platform. Prior to this, she held product management roles at Fluidmaster, Parex USA, Black & Decker, Oakley, Targus, and InGear developing and launching numerous new products.
Senior Product Manager Expertise Leading Concept to Production
1. 12 Sandbridge (714) 618-5035 (C)
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 jenn.pregowski@yahoo.com
SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER/DEVELOPER
Experienced manager leading direct reports and cross-functional teams. Effective in determining and
documenting new product requirements and processes with factories overseas, launching and marketing new
products, justifying new product development investments and developing/negotiating product pricing. Expertise
in managing and developing product from concept to production and to end of life. Key competencies include:
• Analysis of Market Trends • Manufacturing
• Product Development • Sourcing
• Marketing • Sales/Product Presentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Telogis, Aliso Viejo, CA (08/2016-Present)
Senior Channel Development Manager
Work with Telogis OEM partners such as General Motors, Volvo, Mack and John Deere to accelerate the Telogis
brand and secure the platform and services on as many commercial automotive fleet assets as possible. Drive
the vision and strategy to expand the Telogis Software as Service “SaaS” platform through the partner
ecosystem. Create Marketing materials to illustrate how Telogis Software helps enterprises, business owners
and fleet managers optimize business operations and manage their global workforce effectively through GPS
location technology.
• Work with OEM partners in automotive Marketing and Sales with a focus on marketing, product planning, and
dealer channel support.
• Develop and implement Marketing strategies for the dealer channel in order to maximize revenue and meet
sales goals. (Sales increased by 52% in 2016 through marketing outreach through events, webinars, e-mail
campaigns, syndication, testimonials, web and social media).
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations, facilitating all communications with, managing account profiles,
monitoring competitor activity.
• Forming plans for increasing market share and communicating channel activities.
• Drive strategic direction and focus: Identify business development opportunities across all channels and drive
projects to capitalize on the opportunities.
• Drive key projects that will directly impact revenue, IT/process enablement and/or customer experience.
• Develop and manage the Elite dealer program detailed project plan, including goals, messaging/value prop,
and success metrics.
• Launch programs (Marketing, rebate, sales contests and incentive programs) in each region, including
marketing materials and online experience. Partner with Sales, Marketing and Partners to launch initiatives
• Develop branding opportunities and expand the visibility/importance of Telogis built-in location intelligence
platform through dealer engagement
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of value added sales and marketing strategies with OEM
partners (i.e. bundles, channel programs and Spiffs)
Fluidmaster, San Juan Capistrano, CA (03/2011-08/2016)
Senior Product Manager
Responsible for managing and growing the fill valve product line representing $17MM in sales and the tank lever
product line representing $5MM in sales. Lead in managing the entire launch process from concept to production
to end of life with the aid of Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Design, Technical Services, Sales and Operations.
Identify new product opportunities globally within the product landscape for retailers such as Lowe’s, Home
Depot, Menard’s, Ace Hardware, HD Supply, Interline, Costco as well as for OEM’s such as Kohler, American
Standard, etc. in the USA and Internationally.
2. • Grew fill valve sales revenue by 40% from 2011 to 2014 with the launch of new fill valves and through
updating features, creating new packaging and POP, launching promotions and marketing campaigns.
• Successfully launched the first innovative dual flush conversion system to Big Box and Hardware Wholesale
in the USA, Canada and Mexico resulting in $1MM in incremental sales over one year.
• Increased CM Margin by 10% through value engineering on existing products
• Grew toilet tank levers by 20% by introducing new finishes and styles that filled gaps in each retailer’s
landscape as well as launching the first innovative, upscale decorative tank lever line for Fluidmaster.
• Worked with internal and external test labs to ensure products meet quality and industry code standards
globally.
• Maintained and lead in the creation of the new product trace matrix, product roadmap, product
announcements/sell sheets, financial models, product bulletins for OEM customers, collateral copy,
engineering change requests, CEA’s, and Microsoft Project timelines.
• Wrote installation instructions and video copy for installation and sales videos.
Parex USA, Anaheim, CA (11/2009-03/11) Brand Manager for
LaHabra and El Rey Stucco
Created literature and sales tools for new and existing LaHabra and El Rey stucco products for sales reps,
consumers, architects, applicators and distributors to ensure proper product installation and to increase product
sales and improve market share. (Representing $15M in sales 2009) Managed the entire launch process from
concept to production with the aid of R & D, Technical, Sales and Plant Management.
• Researched consumer markets and monitored market trends by analyzing competitor pricing and product
features/benefits keeping profitability in mind.
• Established product time-lines, product packaging, product development processes and advertising in
accordance with the brand.
• Wrote and oversaw the production of newsletters, press releases and magazine ads.
• Ensured the designs and messages in marketing literature and campaigns meet the company brand and
regulatory guidelines.
BLACK AND DECKER, Lake Forest, CA (09/2007-02/2009)
Product Manager for Price Pfister Faucets
Evaluated the current product mix for profitability and lifecycle viability (72 faucets, representing $352 million
dollars in 2008) and defined and presented new quality product opportunities within the product landscape for
Lowe’s, Home Depot, Menard’s, Orchard Supply, Ace Hardware etc.
• Increased product line net sales from 2007 to 2008 by 20% and Std. Margin by 8% through updating the
current mix and introducing new finishes and styles that filled gaps in each retailer’s landscape.
• Managed the parts program for all retail and wholesale spare parts and decreased returns by 25% in 2008.
• Led overseas designers/engineers in creating product drawings, 3D renderings and prototypes for customer
reviews and managed the process through production to launch.
• Drove P & L performance through value engineering, pricing/mix management and sku rationalization saving
the company $1M through VE in 2008.
• Conducted in-store market research and customer collaboration sessions to ensure that products met end
user needs.
OAKLEY, Foothill Ranch, CA (08/2006-09/2007)
Product Manager for RX Eyewear
Demonstrated successful product creation through launching 50 frames per season for the Oakley women’s
lifestyle, men’s lifestyle and men’s collections, representing $40 million dollars in 2006 in global sales revenue.
• Increased product line net sales from 2006 to 2007 by 15% by introducing new frame color/material
combinations, new frame treatments, and offering a wider range of lens shapes, sizes and distinct styles to
the spring 2007 frame product line.
• Developed the strategy that drives the RX frame product line from design to completion through working with
designers, engineers, R&D, quality, sourcing and factories overseas.
3. • Coordinated and developed new materials, constructions, ensure testing/quality requirements and pilots are
met and evaluated proper fit, processes and procedures.
• Presented Go-to-Market strategies to Oakley subsidiaries worldwide to identify each market’s strengths and
weakness to provide three year product roadmap solutions for increased product sell through.
• Presented and prepared analysis on competitor products (SWOT).
• Maintained tracking reports and held weekly meetings with the RX team of 30 people to review production,
marketing and development timelines to ensure timely delivery of pre-production samples to global
subsidiaries, domestic reps
• Partnered with forecasting and buyers monthly to track month on hand inventory from launch to time of
discontinuation.
TARGUS CORPORATION, Anaheim, CA (03/2005-08/2006)
Product Manager/Product Developer for Targus & OEM Travel Bags
Successfully developed and presented notebook case product solutions for Corporate, OEM and Retail accounts
including: Gateway, Sony, Toshiba, Lenovo, HP, Tektronix, Best Buy, Comp USA, Circuit City, Office Max
• Grew Targus corporate/distribution notebook case sales revenue by 35% from 2005 to 2006 with the launch
of two replacement Targus corporate case product lines (5 silhouettes in each line) and by creating printed
sales tools for each sales rep.
• Launched and developed twelve Vaio notebook cases for three Sony divisions which grew the account from
$100K in 2005 to $1.2mil in 2007.
• Launched and developed a seven piece Gateway product line and four tablet cases which grew the account
from $500K in 2005 to $1.6 mil in 2007.
• Worked with local scientific testing facilities to ensure all computer cases passed drop and vibration tests and
surpassed the competition’s standards and transferred data into a white paper.
• Maintained tech packages, product announcements, collateral copy, tracking reports and calendar timelines.
• Attended media tours to meet with top magazine publications on the East Coast to speak of the superior
notebook protection that Targus notebook cases provide.
INGEAR SPORTS CORPORATION, Buffalo Grove, IL (03/2001-03/2005)
Product Manager/Developer for Bags and Inflatable’s
Developed, managed and aided design in the following product lines through an ongoing evaluation of current
products, sources, pricing and positioning: Private label backpacks and luggage, insulated, sport bags, licensed
cut and sew products for Champion, Hummer, Coleman and Spalding, golf bags, airbeds, ballistic covered water
inflatable’s, camera bags, snow tubes, bike bags, Mossy Oak camouflage bags and hats
• Expanded the backpack line from a line of 5 styles in 2001 to 15 styles per brand (65 styles) each year thus
successfully growing sales and placement at Kohl’s, JCPenney, Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart, Mervyn’s, Fred
Meyer, Sports Authority, Costco and Sam’s seasonally ($35mil in 2004).
• Collaborated on new backpack and accessory designs with Target and Kmart trend departments in the US
and in Hong Kong for competitive line reviews (CLR) resulting in $5mil each year.
• Strategically selected and sourced exclusive fabrics, trimmings, hardware, logo types, material coatings,
colors and positioned features per price point ensuring profitability for each licensed and private label product
line seasonally.
• Wrote copy for airbed instruction manuals, presentations, catalogs and collateral.
• Developed and Patented InGEAR’s first chiropractic backpack ergonomic back system.
EDUCATION
B.A., Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
TECHNICAL
Computer: Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, In Design, Outlook.
Product Creation Experience: Pattern Making, sewing, assembly, tool, injection, die, mold making, fabrication,
construction, production, knowledge working with various fabrics, materials, applications, silk screen/heat transfer,
and packaging construction methods.