Sara Kennedy Furlong, MBA
About Sara Kennedy Furlong, MBA
Sara Kennedy Furlong is a Product Manager at PetScreening, with a background in recruitment and account management. She holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a B.S. in Psychology from Clemson University, and she emphasizes data-driven decision-making in her work.
Current Role at PetScreening
Sara Kennedy Furlong serves as a Product Manager at PetScreening, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on product management strategies that align with business objectives. She collaborates closely with development teams to implement effective product development processes. Her work emphasizes the importance of customer feedback in shaping product iterations, ensuring that the offerings meet user needs.
Previous Experience at Rent Ready
Prior to her current role, Sara worked at Rent Ready as a Recruitment Leader from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to recruitment strategies and team development in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. She also held the position of Recruiter at Rent Ready from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on sourcing and hiring talent for various roles within the organization.
Background in Recruitment and Account Management
Sara has a diverse background in recruitment and account management. She worked at Ascendo Resources as an Account Manager and Executive Recruiter from 2016 to 2017, where she managed client relationships and recruitment processes. Additionally, she served as a Recruiting Assistant at Trillium Construction Services from 2015 to 2016, gaining foundational experience in the recruitment field.
Education and Expertise
Sara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Clemson University, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management from Nova Southeastern University in 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in product management, particularly in B2B and B2C contexts, and her advocacy for data-driven decision-making.
Professional Philosophy
Sara describes herself as a culture enthusiast and technology nerd. She thrives in environments that require finding order amidst chaos. Her professional philosophy includes a strong belief in using analytics to inform product direction, ensuring alignment with business goals. She values the iterative process of product development, actively seeking customer input to enhance product offerings.