Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages & Awards
Timeline
Awards
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Ally Hess

New York,NY

Summary

Customer Success and Experienced leader with over a decade of expertise in account management, client retention, and cross-functional leadership. Demonstrated success in building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering strong client partnerships, and designing scalable processes that elevate customer satisfaction and accelerate business growth. Adept at leveraging data insights to uncover customer needs, remove operational barriers, and streamline workflows. Known for a consultative, outcome-driven approach that cultivates loyalty, supports expansion, and consistently exceeds retention targets.

Enterprise account management professional with strong focus on driving business growth and fostering client relationships. Adept at team collaboration and adapting to evolving business needs. Skills include strategic planning, CRM software, and negotiation. Known for reliability and consistent achievement of results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Account Manager, Broadcast & Entertainment Division

B&H Photo
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead and coach a customer success team supporting enterprise clients (NBC, CBS, Disney, FOX), focusing on platform adoption, satisfaction, and retention.
  • Project manage onboarding and process enhancements to reduce client friction and boost long-term usage of digital tools.
  • Partner across Sales, Billing, and Ops to identify and resolve product usage bottlenecks and service gaps.
  • Developed customer learning resources and onboarding guides to support scaled enablement and feature awareness.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership to analyze performance data and translate findings into strategic improvements.
  • Streamlined communication pathways for clients, driving faster resolution times and improved client outcomes.

Team Lead, Broadcast & Entertainment Division

B&H Photo
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed key account portfolios, including onboarding and engagement strategies for high-value customers.
  • Led customer support initiatives focused on retention, relationship management, and churn reduction.
  • Trained and mentored junior associates on product knowledge and strategic customer interactions.
  • Escalated and resolved client issues in partnership with technical and product teams.

Associate, Enterprise Accounts

B&H Photo
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • First point of contact for enterprise customers using digital platforms for media and tech product purchasing.
  • Supported onboarding, usage education, and feature support across B2B customer base.

Account Manager

Bright/River
05.2018 - 04.2019
  • Led onboarding and product training sessions for top-tier digital clients across the U.S.
  • Worked cross-functionally with IT and Product to ensure effective onboarding and feature use.
  • Tracked engagement and adoption metrics to inform upsell opportunities and contract renewals.

Customer Service Manager

Payoneer
  • Customer Service Manager – Payoneer
  • Customer Support Agent – Payoneer
  • Claims Specialist & Assistant Supervisor – Epiq Solutions
  • Customer Service Advocate – USell
  • Content Editor – Zagat (Google)

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Skills

  • Customer success planning
  • Project management
  • Interdepartmental project collaboration
  • Business data interpretation
  • Experience with CRM and marketing tools
  • Onboarding processes
  • Process optimization
  • Client support and training
  • Service excellence
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Optimized task management
  • Microsoft outlook, word, and Excel

Accomplishments

  • Won Pillar of Performance award in 2024.
  • Successfully recruited and trained 10+ new customer service representatives.
  • Successfully trained 5 customer service representatives to become promoted to team specialists and managers.
  • Mentored new customer service representatives in telephone etiquette and problem solving skills, improving their overall confidence and enabling them to begin taking calls within days of hire.

Languages & Awards

Languages: Fluent in Dutch, Basic German

Timeline

Enterprise Account Manager, Broadcast & Entertainment Division

B&H Photo
01.2022 - Current

Team Lead, Broadcast & Entertainment Division

B&H Photo
09.2020 - 12.2021

Associate, Enterprise Accounts

B&H Photo
06.2019 - 08.2020

Account Manager

Bright/River
05.2018 - 04.2019

Customer Service Manager

Payoneer

Bachelor of Arts -

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Awards

Pillar of Performance Award – Recognized for outstanding team leadership and customer success execution
Ally Hess