Cass Brewer,PMP
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Summary
Capable project manager with deep experience in technology and risk management. As both a manager and worker, I'm known for my strategic vision, hard work, lean projects, data-driven decisions, and creative problem-solving.
experience
Product Business Architect
Truth to Power LLC (T2P), 6/2008–Present, Seattle, t2pa.com
Ran a global research group for IT, audit, and compliance managers. Role encompassed product and project management, publishing, development, and community management.
•Designed and developed analytical products, including IT audit checklists, policy templates, and compliance knowledgebases used within PwC, Deloitte, and other companies and governments worldwide.
•Designed and built IT risk-assessment software and dashboards.
•Managed publishing, software development, and business development projects.
•Grew and supported end-user community of over 5300 IT and business managers.
Lead Technical Writer
Accretive Technology Group, 8/2014–1/2016, Seattle, accretivetg.com
Led the internal documentation team for a streaming-video-software development group.
•Developed and managed software documentation goals, strategy, standards, and projects.
•Generated technical documents, manuals, data-flow and ER diagrams, UML diagrams, requirements and use cases, and API specifications.
•Worked with developers, managers, and business staff to interactively document workflows and technical architectures.
Program Manager, Contract
Amazon Publishing, 6/2013–1/2014, Seattle, apub.com
Supported print-book and self-publishing groups with expert production and design services.
•Managed bulk-acquisition book project, re-engineering workflows to shrink costs and schedules.
•Processed brand and format conversions for over 230 books, introducing automation to reduce expected processing time by 75%.
•Designed original graphics for Kindle Worlds website and APub marketing.
•Managed production teams for book-series republication.
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Product Manager, Business Process Solutions
Keross FZ-LLC, 8/2009–4/2010 and 1/2012–11/2012, Seattle, keross.com
Helped launch two companies focusing on IT service-management solutions. Role encompassed product management, business analysis, project management, and information architecture.
•Wrote strategic roadmaps and business and marketing plans for two software/service startups.
•Oversaw software project manager and QA staff.
•Wrote solution strategy, core product messaging, and software requirements.
•Managed web design, marketing, and business development projects.
Research Director, IT Compliance
IT Compliance Institute (ITCi), a division of 1105 Media, 12/2004–1/2008, Seattle, offline
Ran a global analytical group for IT risk management. Role encompassed product and operational management, business analysis, community development, publishing, and information architecture.
•Built a global research firm for IT governance, risk management, and compliance.
•Planned and managed operational and market analysis projects.
•Managed Agile development and market launch of a SaaS knowledgebase product.
•Over two years, grew member community from 250 to 15,000 IT managers, business leaders, IT auditors, and compliance and risk managers.
•Designed, directed, and presented at international conferences.
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
Trillium Software, 4/2001–10/2004, Billerica, MA, trilliumsoftware.com
Led thought-leadership practice for a major data quality software vendor. Role encompassed project and program management, marketing strategy, and publishing.
•Led thought-leadership program and messaging for regulatory compliance and CRM solutions.
•Produced white papers, articles, presentations, case studies, and live and online events.
•Managed editorial, web, vendor relationships, and creative staff.
•Performed customer/market research and analysis.
Marketing Manager
Planetsoft, Inc., 8/2000-4/2001, Wakefield, MA, planetsoft.com
Launched product- and service-marketing functions for offshore development services and a banking software product.
•Defined brand, messaging, and marketing strategy for company and software products.
•Wrote business cases, needs assessments, sales materials, RFPs, and technical documentation.
•Managed partner programs, including Microsoft Certified Partnership (MCP).
Contributing Editor
Intuit, 6/1999-6/2000, Waltham, MA, intuit.com/website-building-software/
Researched, wrote, and edited vertically-focused content for precursor to QuickBooks Site Solutions.
•Performed messaging and design research on public websites representing target industries.
•Wrote and edited boilerplate messaging for commercial website templates.
•Created editorial style guide and writer guidelines for internal research team.
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Editor-in-Chief
Web Guide Magazine, 4/1997-8/1999, Wayland, MA and Minneapolis, MN, offline
Planned and executed all editorial and production functions for an internationally distributed print magazine with 120,000 circulation. Managed editorial team and distributed writer base of 40.
Contributing Editor
ComputerUser, 1/1999-6/2002, Minneapolis, MN, offline
Wrote nationally published columns on technical and business topics, including metadata, CRM, BI, XML, ASP, and website marketing.
President/Owner
Black Lab Design, 5/1996-12/1997, Minneapolis, offline
Contracted with local companies and students to provide technical services and training; planned and built original business websites.
education
B.A., Fine Arts, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (1992)
Certifications and Coursework
- Project Management Institute: Project Management Professional (PMP) (2016)
- US Coast Guard Auxiliary: AUX-10 Information Systems Staff Training (2010)
- FEMA emergency management courses (2010-2013)
Software & technologies
Expert: Adobe Creative Suite; MS Office and Open Office; MS Project and Gantt Pro; JIRA, YouTrack, Bugzilla; SharePoint; enterprise wikis, and CMS software; Visio, yEd, and Creately; HTML; CSS; Acrobat.
Skilled: PHP, MySQL, XML, JQuery (Javascript), MS Access, FileMaker, Adobe Authorware, Moodle, Salesforce.com, QuarkXpress.
Resources
References and publications list available upon request.