Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
- Current
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- Vice President, Product Management and Usability at AGInteractive
- Past
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- Vice President at CNET Networks
- Marketing Manager at Web 3000
- Distribution Marketing Manager at RealNetworks
- Senior Sysop at Ziff Davis
- Education
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- University of Arizona
- Sendai Ikuei Gakuen
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Dan Miller’s Summary
I am a proven manager with the skills to get the job done. I am known for my ability to execute and take a project from cradle to launch and post-launch assessment and adjustments. I do not manage from afar, but rather get my hands dirty on a daily basis to have an intimate understanding of the tools, systems and challenges that stand in the way of executing on the strategies of the business. I have a firm understanding of technology and am passionate about staying up on the latest innovations. I am able to have an educated discussion with development to ensure we are not taking shortcuts and are always pushing the technology envelope, where appropriate. I am driven and determined to always produce the best products possible while at the same time recognizing that dynamic markets dictate the ability to shift priorities quickly and effortlessly. Extensive experience managing enterprise level ecommerce products and operations.
Dan Miller’s Specialties:
* Technical understanding
* Idea to launch product experience
* Team leader
* Downsizing and efficiency expertise
* Remote location management
Dan Miller’s Experience
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Vice President, Product Management and Usability
AGInteractive
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Defense & Space industry)
October 2006 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Oversee product management, usability and design for the AmericanGreetings.com suite of Web sites. This includes AmericanGreetings.com, BlueMountain.com, Egreetings, and our partner sites, which include Yahoo, MSN and AOL. I also oversee strategic partner management, which includes the day to day management of our strategic relationships. I have a team of product managers who define and execute on the existing and new product initiatives for our sites. This includes assessing market needs, user feedback and staying on top of the latest technology trends to ensure our sites are representing the social expression space best. In addition I have a usability and design team responsible for wireframing, implementing usability best practices and creating the overall design for our core properties.
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Vice President
CNET Networks
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; CNET; Internet industry)
October 1998 — September 2006 (8 years)
* Responsible for operations of CNET.com, which includes CNET Reviews, Shopping, News.com and Download.com. CNET.com is one of the largest revenue drivers at CNET. Responsibilities include budgeting, planning, cost control, staff relocations, staff reductions and management of 50+ team members.
* Direct oversight of catalog and price systems, technical operations and production as well as central product development.
* Work and maintain relationships with over 350 resellers and manufacturers. Take to the field often to meet with partners and sales to build stronger relationships.
* Former responsibility for Shopper.com product development, including oversight of major platform migration, revenue evolution, and sales programs, in addition to the user experience.
* Maintain a reputation within the reseller community for establishing the toughest reseller standards on the Web in terms of customer experience. -
Marketing Manager
Web 3000
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
April 1998 — October 1998 (7 months)
Responsible for managing distribution strategy for NetSonic software product. NetSonic was a Web accelerator that incorporated innovative ad placements in the users Web browser.
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Distribution Marketing Manager
RealNetworks
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; RNWK; Internet industry)
October 1997 — April 1998 (7 months)
* Responsible for the distribution of the free RealPlayer software product.
* Forged alliances with large distribution partners, such as the Philadelphia Enquirer to expand the reach of the RealPlayer product.
* Worked with product management to extend features of product to meet the requirements of strategic partners. -
Senior Sysop
Ziff Davis
(Internet industry)
1992 — 1996 (4 years)
Dan Miller’s Education
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University of Arizona
BA, Communications, August 1992 — May 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- Camp Wildcat
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Sendai Ikuei Gakuen
Honorary, Japanese culture and language, 1990 — 1991
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Dan Miller’s Interests:
Technology innovation, management training, product innovation, tennis, yardwork
