About Tres Garcia
Multilingual professional with experience managing and developing innovative products for the banking/financial services industry, leading internal/external teams in identifying market opportunities, increasing customer conversions, and streamlining operations.
Success assessing data, setting obtainable goals, and driving continuous improvement. Tested military and diplomatic leadership experience in conflict management and developing sustainable relationships in high-stakes environments. Conversational Spanish with basic skills in Arabic.
Education:
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) 2016
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting 2003
Certifications:
Northwestern University
Web Development (Full Stack) 2018
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) & Member 2014
Technical Skills:
HTML | CSS | JS | SQL | MongoDB | Firebase | Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint | Adobe XD, Illustrator & Photoshop | Fusion 360 | 3D Printing
Languages:
Conversational Spanish, and basic conversational Arabic.
Let's talk product
I believe small teams of passionate people can change the world. My teams deliver cash-flow focused solutions to help you grow your business. We deliver on time, on budget and are always here for you.
Research
What pain points or gains can we uncover from market data?
Ideate
Hypothesis Generation: How can we solve the problem or add value?
Design
How do empathy maps and "Job to be done" guide us towards a solution?
Prototype
How can we create prototypes that give context to our ideas and designs?
Testing & Validation
Does the product actually deliver value/solve the problem?
Feedback Loop
How can we automate and implement feedback that observes real world use?
Develop
Can we build it? How long will it take? How much will it cost?
Commercialize
What is the best business model for delivering and capturing value?
Previous Work
Kiyote Ventures was created by entrepreneurs who know what it takes to grow a business. In a world that is constantly changing, we understand that the even best ideas can be outpaced by a well-laid plan and deliberate execution. We leverage Strategy, Marketing and Information Technology to help you clearly define your goals, navigate and scale your business.
Consumer Packaged Good
ICHOR CBD H2O
CBD Infused water
Product Manager | Consultant
Kiyote Ventures helped Ichor launch their CBD Infused Sports Drink, by delivering their business, logistics and sales strategies.
SaaS Product
BeeTexting
B2B text message
Product Manager | Consultant
Kiyote Ventures serves as a Product Manager to discover customer segments, customer needs, product road maps, feature prioritization, and sales & marketing strategies.
"Jack of All Trades" | Co-Founder
Delivered client brand, business, logistics and marketing strategies, to include all labels, trademarks, social media and e-commerce sites.
Marketing & Strategy Consultant
Launched a CoOp to educate farmers on "best practices", risk reduction, and network strategy for growing industrial hemp.
Product Manager | Development Lead
Led product and development teams to deliver a Commercial Banking Automation tool.
Product Manager & Strategist
Led Kellogg Alumni to develop a blockchain platform that verifies certifications and academic degrees. The platform became the foundation for a Private Healthcare Blockchain.