Dean Brandt
Mastering Operations, Driving Impact
Competencies
- G-Suite
- Sheets
- Docs
- Meet
- Forms
- Drive
- Gmail
- Chat
- SQL
- Gemini
- ChatGPT
- Zoom
- WordPress
- Elementor
- Mailchimp
- mentimeter
- iOS
- Chrome
- Android
- Windows
- Jira
- Monday
- Canva
- Slack
- Discord
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Word
- Teams
- Outlook
Dean Brandt is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success in operations, project, and program management across diverse industries. With over a decade of experience managing teams and complex projects at Google Shopping, Dean has led initiatives in machine learning, generative AI, and data taxonomy, collaborating with teams spanning over 20 cultures across three continents. His leadership has driven process improvements, enhanced data quality, and delivered results in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Dean’s career showcases his adaptability and breadth of expertise. He has managed high-pressure logistics for national music tours, successfully operated an award-winning retail business, and pioneered SaaS sales efforts, forging relationships with Fortune 500 executives. Each role reflects his ability to navigate complexity, build relationships, and implement strategic solutions.
As Vice President of Programs for PMI Pittsburgh, Dean oversees speaker engagements and leads initiatives like Women in Project Management, emphasizing his commitment to fostering collaboration and diversity. His entrepreneurial spirit extends to founding an international board game convention, where he orchestrates operations, logistics, and stakeholder engagement.
Dean holds PMP and PSM certifications, underscoring his mastery of both traditional and Agile project management methodologies. A lifelong learner with a passion for continuous improvement, he combines operational expertise, strategic planning, and team leadership to deliver measurable outcomes. Dean’s unique blend of experience, leadership, and adaptability makes him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to optimize operations and achieve strategic goals.
Skills
- Project Scope
- Management
- Timeline Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Data Visualization
- Budget and Resource Allocation
- Risk Mitigation and Issue Resolution
- Process Improvement Implementation
- Cross-Functional Team
- Servant Leadership
- Program Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Strategy
- Written & Oral Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Detail Oriented
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Budgeting
- Marketing
- Innovation
- Change Management
- Computer Skills