Michael Hoekstra

Current

Product Manager at Peopleclick

Past

Business Services Manager at Ensemble Chimes Global (ECG)
Senior Business Analyst at NAVTEQ
Software Business Analyst at Hewitt Associates

Implementation Analyst at Chimes Inc.
Senior Consultant at Braun Consulting

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Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
University of Michigan

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Industry

Computer Software

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Michael Hoekstra’s Summary

Experienced Pragmatic Marketing-certified Product Manager with 10 years experience in VMS, HR and eCommerce web applications. Visionary thought leader with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. Will complete MBA in Marketing, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2009.

Michael Hoekstra’s Specialties:

Product Management
Vendor Management Systems (VMS)
Human Capital Management Systems
Innovation
Project Management
Business Analysis
eCommerce

Michael Hoekstra’s Experience

Product Manager

Peopleclick

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

April 2008 — Present (7 months)
Business Services Manager

Ensemble Chimes Global (ECG)

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

July 2007 — January 2008 (7 months)

In this role, I managed a Business Analysis team that provided analysis and project management support for change requests and expansions at our Contract Vendor Management system clients. I also led the introduction of new organizational processes around this new team designed to improve software development efficiencies. In addition, I served as Product Manager for our new project services offering.
Senior Business Analyst

NAVTEQ

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; NVT; Computer Software industry)

October 2005 — July 2007 (1 year 10 months)

In a Project Manager/Business Analyst role, I interfaced with our U.S. and European product management teams and technical development team to gather requirements for and project manage multiple concurrent Enfinity eCommerce web development projects.
Software Business Analyst

Hewitt Associates

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HEW; Information Technology and Services industry)

July 2004 — October 2005 (1 year 4 months)

In this role, I was a functional business process owner for Hewitt's MPHRO software offering and served as primary liaison between our implementation and development teams. I also project managed an India-based QA team and coordinated and led a weekly issue review status meeting with 20 global participants.
Implementation Analyst

Chimes Inc.

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; CHRZ; Computer Software industry)

October 2001 — July 2004 (2 years 10 months)

At Chimes, I worked with clients to gather software requirements, implement new business processes, and ensure a smooth transition to the company's managed workforce procurement solution.
Senior Consultant

Braun Consulting

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

February 1998 — September 2001 (3 years 8 months)

At Braun, I was a technical developer for web application, business intelligence, and content management projects, using tools/languages such as Java, Oracle, HTML, Weblogic, Documentum, Crystal Reports, and Business Objects.

Michael Hoekstra’s Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

MBA, Marketing, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, 2005 — 2009 (expected)

Obtaining MBA while working full time.
University of Michigan

BSE, Chemical Engineering, 1994 — 1997