I tried to find a more "professional" looking picture, but I wasn't able to. I'd better put that on my todo list...

This is the thesis, punchline, and summary slide all in one. If you remember anything from this deck, remember this!

By the way, why can't I change the background color of this slide?

My qualifications in one slide.

P.S. Why are there no women in this picture?! Well, whatever. I have experience with that too!

Part of me thinks I should give you a critique of Haikudeck in Haikudeck to give you a taste of my product-sense, but I decided to keep the focus on me (since that was the requested topic). I can give more input if you call me!

This the whole reason for this exercise, isn't it? To convince you it's true? Here we go...

This is actually an almond and pear tart, not a pie. I have other pictures of pies I've made, but this one is prettier. I promise to bring homemade pies to work if I get hired. Promise!

What can I say, I have stage fright. Karaoke rooms (not bars) are great cuz then everyone stares at the lyrics and not me!

This is actually true. I do Kung Fu. I took classes in my 20's and played with straight swords, broad swords, and bendy bamboo staffs. I own a few practice and decorative swords, but I have no idea how to display them without scaring people.

I've got some whitepapers that are available from the Workday website, but I also journal for myself too. Helps to work out my thoughts and express myself clearly!

Who's up for a challenge?

Her name is Bella. I adopted her about 4.5 years ago. She is a cocker spaniel and LOVES food. If you don't have a dog friendly office, well then, you should consider it!

Stock photo. Not my dog.

I also play well with others. Take a look at my LinkedIn profile to see how many of my old coworkers would vouch for me.

I have the unusual distinction of having two B.A. Degrees in two science fields (CS and Engineering) because at Brown you can do stuff like that!

What can I say. I was a CS major. It was a blast.

First real job out of college. I learned mostly what NOT to do as a manager and a business. But, this company did give me the opportunity to discover Product Management, which I fell in love with as a profession.

I wanted to understand how and why business worked the way it did, so I could stop asking my managers why I was doing what I was doing (they never had any good answers). It was also a deliberate choice to learn how to be a good manager and bring the best out of people.

(I also learned that "edumacated" is spelled "educated.")

My second trip to Seattle, this time in a Marketing function.

I had a FANTASTIC time at SuccessFactors. Worked on products I agreed with (philosophically) and met some of the smartest and most collaborative people ever. So. Much. Fun.

I needed a break from the grueling startup pace... So I joined another startup! This time in a Product Marketing role, strengthening my strategic analysis skills, expanding my experience in product definition and positioning, and finding my voice in writing.

I hope you enjoyed my Haikudeck! I enjoyed putting it together!

Elaine Chen
echen2005@kellogg.northwestern.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/chenelaine