Caleb Mc Farland
About Caleb Mc Farland
Caleb McFarland is a Product Manager at Acadeum, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in project management and product development, with previous roles at Liberty University and experience in marketing and communications.
Work at Acadeum
Caleb Mc Farland has served as a Product Manager at Acadeum since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for owning the product roadmap and managing the product backlog and Kanban board using Jira. He facilitates collaboration between UX Designers and Engineers to enhance product and user experience. Additionally, he prioritizes features and collects product feedback for monthly product releases. His leadership extends to organizing and facilitating design calls and product stand-up meetings.
Previous Experience at Liberty University
Prior to his current role, Mc Farland worked at Liberty University in various capacities. He served as Project Manager II from 2021 to 2022 and as Project Manager for Product Development from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of IT Project Manager Apprentice for five months in 2018. His experience at Liberty University provided him with a solid foundation in project management and product development.
Educational Background
Caleb Mc Farland earned a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications with a focus on Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations from Liberty University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also attended Quinsigamond Community College from 2013 to 2014. His educational background has equipped him with essential skills in communication and marketing.
Internship and Early Career
In 2017, Mc Farland gained practical experience as a Marketing and Communications Intern at Vision Advertising for three months. He also worked as an Account Associate at Innovations PR from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as Public Relations Director for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) at Liberty University from 2016 to 2018, where he developed his skills in public relations and communications.
Customer Service Experience
Caleb Mc Farland worked at Sodexo in a Customer Service role from 2015 to 2018. This experience contributed to his understanding of client needs and service delivery, which is valuable in his current product management position.