Ellen Free
Global Product Activation Manager, Search & Discovery at YouTube | New York, New York, United States
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Ellen Free is a dynamic Product Specialist at YouTube, where she plays a pivotal role in managing Product Activation for Search, Discovery, and Trending features. With over a decade of experience driving user-first growth across both startup and enterprise landscapes, Ellen has honed her expertise in go-to-market strategy, sales, partnerships, and UX research. Her current responsibilities involve leading the global go-to-market strategy and operations for YouTube's Search and Discovery initiatives, ensuring that product features resonate with users while maximizing engagement and retention.
Ellen excels in aligning cross-functional teams, facilitating effective communication between product management, user experience research (UXR), and engineering to prioritize features based on user feedback and data-driven insights. Her analytical approach informs product strategy, allowing her to identify trends and opportunities that enhance the user experience. Notably, Ellen's work on key projects has contributed to significant improvements in search algorithms and content discovery mechanisms, making it easier for users to find relevant content on the platform.
Her skill set encompasses research design, customer strategy, and project management, enabling her to rapidly prototype solutions that address user needs. Ellen's background in enterprise sales and startup development further enriches her perspective, allowing her to navigate complex challenges and drive impactful results. As she continues to innovate within the YouTube ecosystem, Ellen remains committed to fostering a user-centric approach that not only enhances product functionality but also elevates the overall viewer experience.
Global Product Activation Manager, Search & Discovery at YouTube in November 2021 to Present
Head of Growth at Pareto in October 2020 to May 2021
Enterprise Growth Project Manager at WeWork in June 2019 to December 2019
Senior Account Executive at Canto in July 2017 to June 2019
Corporate Account Executive at Maven Research in August 2014 to July 2017
Account Coordinator at Karbo Communications in January 2014 to August 2014
Brand Strategy Associate at Finn Partners in September 2013 to January 2014
Brand Strategy Intern at B Public Relations, LLC in May 2013 to August 2013
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Cornell University, BA, January 2009 to January 2013
Product School, Product Analytics Certification (PAC), January 2021
General Assembly, UX Design Immersive
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Customer Experience
Interaction Design
Design Thinking
Business Strategy
Research Design
User Experience (UX)
UI
Customer Strategy
Wireframing
User-centered Design
Project Management
Usability Testing
Rapid Prototyping
Editing
Research
Social Media
Prototyping
InVision
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Photoshop
PowerPoint
Public Speaking
Customer Journey Mapping
Sketch
Enterprise Sales
Startup Development
UX Research
Task Analysis
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Email Ellen Free at [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated Ellen Free's email found in 2026.
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Ellen Free phone number is (541) 232-3937.
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To contact Ellen Free send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. If you want to call Ellen Free try calling on (541) 232-3937.
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Ellen Free works for YouTube
What is Ellen Free's role at YouTube?
Ellen Free is Global Product Activation Manager, Search & Discovery
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Ellen Free works in the Design industry.
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