Kelly Chess
About Kelly Chess
Kelly Chess is a Product Manager with a diverse background in software project management and hospitality. With experience at various companies, including Notch8 and Booking.com, Kelly has developed a strong skill set in product management and software development.
Work at Property Meld
Kelly Chess has been serving as a Product Manager at Property Meld since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and ensuring that the company's offerings meet customer needs. Her experience in managing software projects and teams contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Software Project Management
Before joining Property Meld, Kelly Chess worked at Notch8 as a Software Project Manager from 2018 to 2020. During her two years in the Greater San Diego Area, she managed various software projects, enhancing her skills in project coordination and team leadership. Additionally, she served as a Scrum Master at springbig from 2021 to 2022, where she facilitated agile development processes.
Background in Hospitality Management
Kelly Chess began her career in the hospitality industry, working at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in a management role from 2011 to 2012 in the Austin, Texas Area. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in customer service and operational management, which she later applied in her technology roles.
Educational Background
Kelly Chess holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration/Leadership from Cornell University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. She also attended Penn State University for one year in 2007. In addition to her formal education, she has been studying Full Stack Web Development at LEARN Academy since 2015, focusing on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails.
Experience in Revenue Management
From 2012 to 2015, Kelly Chess worked at Booking.com in Revenue Account Management, where she gained valuable insights into the travel and hospitality sectors. This three-year experience in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas helped her develop skills in revenue optimization and client relationship management.