Corey Nascenzi
About Corey Nascenzi
Corey Nascenzi is the Associate Director/Principal Product Manager for eCommerce Growth & Strategy at Penguin Random House and the Director of Mentorship, Global at Children's Media Association in New York, United States.
Current Roles in Children's Media Association and Penguin Random House
Corey Nascenzi currently holds dual roles. At Children's Media Association, Corey serves as the Director of Mentorship, Global, based in New York, United States. In parallel, Corey is the Associate Director/Principal Product Manager, eCommerce Growth & Strategy at Penguin Random House, also in New York. These positions underline Corey's multifaceted expertise in both mentorship and strategic product management within the children's media and publishing sectors.
Professional Background and Previous Positions
Corey Nascenzi has an extensive professional background spanning over 15 years. Prior to current roles, Corey was the Senior Product Manager and Lead Technical Producer in Consumer Marketing and Digital Development at Penguin Random House, working there from 2015 to 2019. Corey also worked as a Consultant in Product Strategy at Elemental Path - CogniToys from 2015 to 2017. Additional roles include Digital Product Manager at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Director of Events at Children's Media Association, and Manager of Children’s and Educational Programming at WNET New York Public Media.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Corey Nascenzi is well-equipped academically with an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, an MA in Elementary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a BA in Sociology and Business Administration from Fordham University. Additional training includes courses at the People's Improv Theater, Upright Citizens Brigade, and studies at New York University. Corey is also an alumnus of Sharon High School.
Skills and Expertise in Product Management
Corey possesses a robust set of skills in product management, including expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies. Experienced in creating product roadmaps, user experience design, customer journeys, and algorithmic personalization, Corey is adept in using analytics tools like Brandwatch, Adobe Analytics, and Google Analytics. Additionally, Corey is skilled in using testing tools such as Google Optimize and Lytics, and product management tools including Basecamp, GIT, and JIRA.
Interests and Recommendations
Outside of professional life, Corey is engaged in DIY projects and has a keen interest in reading and listening to various thought leadership resources. Current reads include 'The Non-Obvious Newsletter' by Rohit Bhargava and Ken Norton’s 'Bring the Donuts'. Corey also enjoys recommending audiobooks for long car rides, specifically suggesting 'Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers'. This diverse range of interests keeps Corey energized and resourceful both in and outside of work.