D'Andra M.
5.0
Studied at Virginia Commonwealth University
Works at LinkedIn
Available today at 5:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 48 hours
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About D'Andra
Hey there! I'm Dr. D'Andra Moss, your go-to coach for turning dreams into reality. My journey began in the vibrant streets of Atlanta, where I first fell in love with the game of basketball. This passion took me around the globe, playing professionally for over a decade and soaking up life lessons from courts in every corner of the world, including the WNBA's Chicago Sky. But basketball was just the beginning. With a fierce drive for understanding the human mind, I earned my PhD in psychology while I was playing, blending my sports experience with academic insights. Now, I’m not just a former pro athlete; I’m a doctor who knows how to get inside your head and help you unlock your true potential. These days, although I still play when my knees allow me to, I've hung up the Nikes for a computer, leading innovative projects as a product leader at LinkedIn. I'm proud to be one of the few Black product managers in tech, breaking barriers and paving the way for future leaders. My unique blend of sports discipline, psychological expertise, and tech-savvy makes me uniquely qualified to coach you to success. Whether you’re looking to excel in your career, conquer personal challenges, or pivot like a pro, I’m here to guide you. Let’s team up and make your goals a slam dunk!
Why do I coach?
Why do I coach? It’s a question that takes me back to my days as a professional basketball player and my journey beyond the court. While still playing professionally, I pursued a PhD in psychology, driven by a need to overcompensate for what I feared was a lack of relevance outside of sports. I thought my basketball life wouldn’t matter in the "real world." Little did I know, the skills and discipline I developed on the court were incredibly valuable off it as well. But that realization didn’t come easy, and that’s part of why I coach. Breaking into the tech industry as a woman of color and an ex-athlete was no small feat. The gates of tech can seem impenetrable, but I firmly believe that we have so much to offer. I coach because I wish I had known then what I know now. The opportunities I’ve had were made possible because many people believed in me and invested their time in my growth. Now, it’s my turn to pay it forward. There’s nothing more fulfilling than helping others achieve their goals and realize their potential. Seeing my clients succeed is my ultimate reward, and it’s what drives me every day to be the best coach I can be.
Work Experience
Product Manager
March 2022 - Present
Product Manager
Dstillery
April 2021 - March 2022
UX Research, User Personas and +4 skills
Product Manager
Tipe
April 2020 - March 2021
Work with company execs to build lean processes around product development. Collaborate with designers to create wireframes, click through, and wireframes used in user testing sessions. Implemented feedback loops to uncover qualitative insights from early users to drive product-market fit. Drafted and created milestones, deliverables, and budgets; allocate resources. Created process for retrieving data from analytics dashboard, error reporting system, develop the customer support system, user interviews/testing, and in-app feedback forms. UX Research, User-centered Design and +3 skills
Professional Basketball Player
Fiba
March 2010 - June 2020
Team ambassador and leader. Responsible for showcasing my exceptional basketball skills in a high-pressure situation, set standards for team culture, and constantly improve athletic abilities and basketball skills. Included teams across: Helsinki, Finland Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Umbertide, Italy Chicago, Illinois (WNBA) Ceyhan, Osmaniye, Odu, Mersin, Adana, Turkey Kiev, Ukraine Salamanca, Spain Tarbes, France Santa Cruz Tenerife, Spain Satu Mare Romania Professional Sports, Travel and +3 skills
UX/UI Designer
freelance
May 2016 - November 2019
Recruited and accessed niche and diverse populations on a global scale utilizing internal networks and social media. Identified gaps in current research by conducting ethnographic observations, face-to-face interviews, and analyzing foundational literature. Designed and carried out a large scale quantitative study across 19 nations to fill gaps in the current knowledge base on motivations, attitudes, and behaviors. Utilized IBM SPSS 24 software for data analysis including significance testing. Adhered to APA research ethics and standards. Contributed to the current knowledge base surrounding the motivation of professional women athletes. UX Research, Expert Knowledge of Sports Related Behaviors and +2 skills
Education
Stanford University
CoC, Product Management
2021 - 2021
Stanford Continued Studies for Product Management in the AI Era with Adnan Boz, revered AI leader in Product
Capella University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, General Psychology
2016 - 2020
Research Methods
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
2006 - 2010
Expert Knowledge of Sports Related Behaviors
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Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.00
Value
5.00
Responsiveness
5.00
Supportiveness
5.00
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