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Alexander Anderson

Alexander Anderson

Seattle ,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented Customer Experience leader with strong verbal and written communication skills, extensive experience managing global operations, and a passion for creating a world class customer experience. Proficient working knowledge of customer service software, databases, and tools. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

Lush Lakes Yacht Charters
Seattle, Washington
2023.04 - Current

● Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.

● Improved customer satisfaction rates by prioritizing client needs and addressing concerns promptly.

● Established a loyal customer base through targeted marketing campaigns, referral programs, and personalized customer experiences.

● Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

● Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers/vendors to secure favorable pricing agreements for materials/services needed for daily operations.

● Exceeded revenue targets through effective marketing strategies and expanding product offerings.

● Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

  • Achieved top-tier customer satisfaction ratings on various yacht charter platforms.

Senior International Vendor Manager

Amazon
11.2013 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for procurement, contractual negotiations and vendor performance of 4-6 Global Partners
  • Instituted bonus and penalty structure to incentivize top vendor performance, while holding bottom performers accountable
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the customer service vertical , driving operational excellence and reduction of waste throughout the organization
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, partners, and internal cross functional teams
  • Coordinated and led global summits, seminars and meetings for the internal Global Outsourcing team and external clients
  • Built and managed processes/reporting for tracking and monitoring department performance resulting in a 25% boost in productivity, and better visibility into customer satisfaction risks and fraud
  • Hired approximately 280 managerial level candidates, managed a team of 1-4 vendor managers, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff
  • Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department
  • Successfully projected managed three global metric changes across the internal and external customer service organization
  • Global project leader for two major CRM launches for the internal and external customer service organization
  • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency in sourcing, negotiating, and contracting with vendors
  • Developed comprehensive vendor management policies, ensuring consistency in vendor selection, evaluation, and performance monitoring across the organization
  • Led cross-functional project teams to evaluate new technologies and solutions for integration into the company''s customer experience strategy
  • Supported the organization''s strategic goals by identifying and onboarding suppliers with innovative solutions and services that aligned with company objectives
  • Championed vendor management best practices across the organization, promoting a culture of collaboration between internal teams and external partners for mutual success

Customer Service Manager - Operations

Amazon
08.2012 - 11.2013
  • Managed a team of 7 customer service managers and 200 customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration
  • Oversaw 7 different core business groups/departments
  • Created and analyze complex data to set operation priorities and departmental goals (KPIs)
  • Responsible for a 15% increase in total revenue for 2 core businesses within the Amazon portfolio, by implementing fraud reduction measures and increased product training
  • Responsible for a 50% increase in departmental operational efficiency and a 75% reduction in total departmental operational costs
  • Developed and championed incentive plan to incentivize line staff productivity and performance
  • Responsible for negotiating and overseeing vendor support for core business groups
  • Oversaw and responsible for speech analytics time to escalation reduction
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide
  • Developed customer service scorecards to measure customer service performance
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining support processes and implementing new strategies
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of service across all touchpoints within the organization
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags

Director of Member Services

World Trade Centers Association
03.2012 - 08.2012
  • Oversaw a team of 7 international trade experts providing services to 330 trade offices in 100 countries
  • Served as executive staff lead to develop and submit formal application to ICANN to establish a top-level domain for the WTCA and its member trade offices
  • Commissioned development of new web site and social platform in accordance with business plan and established Board Committee objectives
  • Conducted departmental evaluation within first month and recommended to Executive Vice President re-staffing plan to better align department to achieve business plan objectives
  • Organized Association pavilion at MIPIM property development trade show in Cannes, France, implementing booth redesign and process improvements and doing so within budgeted guidelines
  • Organized regional customer development meetings for trade offices in the Americas and Europe, Middle East and Africa, developing timely agendas and networking forums to drive member attendance
  • Served as chief spokesperson with the media on Association matters
  • Oversaw creation of monthly newsletter, quarterly newspaper and numerous Association publications
  • Responsible for dispute resolution of breakdown in member host preparations for major event in Africa
  • Extensive international travel comprising over 50 percent of the time to
  • Brokered establishment of affinity corporate partnerships to drive value to the membership
  • Championed Association-wide effort to transform the membership experience at WTCA among staff
  • Served as lead brand authority with a focus on brand compliance by the membership, interfacing routinely with legal counsel on matters of brand trademark protection worldwide.

Telephone Trouble Ticket Technical Senior Manager

Charter Communications
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Lead Customer Experience Transformation initiative resulting in improvement of the end-to-end customer experience
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff
  • Manage staff of 13 on-site supervisors and 180 non-exempt employees
  • Managed and provided on-site support to domestic and international service partners (430 Employees)
  • Experience in building and motivating teams to exceed organizational objectives
  • Analyze statistical data to identify trends to improve productivity
  • Oversee all new telephone troubleshooting related product development
  • Maintain all regulatory requirements to avoid penalties
  • Achieved 25% revenue increase year over year
  • Manage the regulatory relationship with the various governing bodies (Public Service Commission and Federal Communication Commission)
  • Own the Better Business Bureau relationship – Achieved A+ rating increase
  • Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects
  • Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees
  • Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditure
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches

Social Media and Communications Manager

Charter Communications
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Developed and Managed the social media and communication team
  • Created and managed all social media outlet points of contact (Face book, YouTube, MySpace, Four Square and Twitter)
  • Spokesperson for Charter Communication Social Media Program
  • Monitored, tracked and responded to all online press releases and blogs
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing strategic communication plans
  • Streamlined internal communication processes by creating a centralized information hub for employees.
  • Managed crisis communications, minimizing potential damage to company reputation
  • Developed compelling content for company website and social media channels, driving user engagement and conversions
  • Implemented comprehensive analytics tracking systems to monitor the success of communication campaigns and make data-driven decisions

Customer Care Supervisor

Charter Communications
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Managed staff of 20 Call Center Representative
  • Analyzed statistical data to identify trends and improve productivity
  • Reduced employee turnover by implementing targeted training programs and performance evaluations
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for recurring customer complaint
  • Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to company standards and policies
  • Increased first-call resolution rate through effective coaching and mentoring of team members
  • Established clear performance expectations, resulting in improved staff accountability and consistency in service delivery.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas of improvement and initiating corrective action plans as necessary.
  • Developed new employees and on-going performance assessment of current employees.

Quality and Marketing Coordinator

Charter Communications
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Evaluated customer interactions of High Speed Data Representatives
  • Analyzed statistical data to identify trends and improve productivity
  • Coached and developed both management and line employees
  • Identified and executed in-house marketing incentives
  • Responsible for in-house branding campaigns for the internet department
  • Created and maintained call center evaluation materials.

High-Speed Data Specialist II

Charter Communications
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Troubleshoot and provide tech support to subscribers
  • Configure operating systems, network settings, and Microsoft Outlook
  • Interface with customers, addressing billing concerns and repair issues
  • Mentor and assist fellow colleagues, with advanced technical support
  • Generate revenue, by up selling promotional packages and products.

Office Manager

New Horizons
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Managed daily activities within budget, interfaced with vendors and supervised staff of 50
  • Increased productivity and revenue with a 25% growth
  • Implement orientation and training procedures new hires.

Front Office Supervisor

Lincoln Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Design and maintain patient billing database
  • Manage employee staffing and scheduling, staff of 20
  • Developed training manual for office and provided training on orientation and usage.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing front office operations and addressing customer concerns promptly.
  • Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure room availability and quality standards were met.

Education

Master Certificate in Systems Design and Project Leadership -

Cornell University
01.2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE –INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -

Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
01.2003

Skills

  • Forecasting
  • Budget Management
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Staff Management
  • Budget Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Negotiation
  • Workflow Planning
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

Lush Lakes Yacht Charters
2023.04 - Current

Senior International Vendor Manager

Amazon
11.2013 - 10.2023

Customer Service Manager - Operations

Amazon
08.2012 - 11.2013

Director of Member Services

World Trade Centers Association
03.2012 - 08.2012

Social Media and Communications Manager

Charter Communications
01.2008 - 01.2009

Telephone Trouble Ticket Technical Senior Manager

Charter Communications
01.2005 - 01.2012

Customer Care Supervisor

Charter Communications
01.2003 - 01.2005

Quality and Marketing Coordinator

Charter Communications
01.2002 - 01.2003

High-Speed Data Specialist II

Charter Communications
01.2001 - 01.2002

Office Manager

New Horizons
01.1998 - 01.2001

Front Office Supervisor

Lincoln Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1999

Master Certificate in Systems Design and Project Leadership -

Cornell University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE –INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -

Southern Illinois University
Alexander Anderson