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Andrew Maske

Albertville,MN

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service Director with a 20-year track record of providing critical customer support in results-oriented environments both in the manufacturing and service sectors. An unwavering commitment towards customer service, employee development, and complex problem-solving. Adept at cultivating strategic relationships through positive communication and delivering results. Driven to improve both the customer and employee experience through improving communication through active listening and making information easily accessible to all.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Customer Service

Premier Marine, Inc
07.2022 - Current

Company Overview: A leading Manufacturer of luxury pontoons

  • Analyzed competitive landscape to develop key initiatives to drive towards industry best service levels.
  • Created the vision for and drove the development of new dealer portal sections for warranty registrations/claims processing.
  • Identified and deployed both service and delivery metrics for the company to drive improvements in key areas. Reduced response time by 8 hours.
  • Delivered bi-annual dealer surveys to ensure alignment of key goals and deliverables.
  • Developed and executed a seasonal support plan focused on service level improvements and employee development.

Director Sales Support

Henderson Products
10.2016 - 07.2022

Company Overview: Leading manufacturer and up-fitter of snow and ice equipment in North America

  • Championed and carried out a Work from Home strategy for office employees while maintaining a high level of customer service
  • Administering market surveys for Voice of Customer Feedback in multiple channels
  • Mapped out & implemented technology initiatives across all locations to improve the customer experience through better access to information
  • Improved information flow between our customers as well as between multiple departments utilizing technological solutions
  • Developed and Executed a template for On-boarding & Training for new salaried employees
  • Developed initiatives and defined processes to ensure financial audit compliance of the customer service team with proper documentation and reporting
  • Championed a cross facility support model for resources in preparation of unforeseen facility closures or shortages

Director Customer Service

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.
01.2009 - 04.2016

Company Overview: One of the largest manufacturers of cabinets in North America

  • Led a team of over 50 staff consisting of managers/supervisors, designers, customer service and order processing agents
  • Conceptualized & implemented Tiered Technical Support Model for smooth escalation of customer concerns by utilizing cross-departmental support
  • Maximized design and customer support through brand cross training
  • Brainstormed & implemented a customer service training calendar utilizing key individuals through development plans

President/Owner

Maske Enterprises, Inc (dba Gemini Concepts, Inc.)
12.2001 - 09.2009

Company Overview: A leader in nursing membership publications focused on B2B advertising sales

  • Led a team of 13 to provide impeccable customer service to both internal and external customers
  • Retained key sales personnel through incentive program enhancements
  • Performed all recruitment and hiring functions for the business
  • Acted as key contact for all customer escalation issues
  • Documented all key publication statistics for distribution
  • Created and launched new publication with a new target audience and advertising base
  • A leader in nursing membership publications focused on B2B advertising sales

Education

Masters of Arts - Business Leadership w/emphasis Organizational Development

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
08.2001

Bachelors of Science Honors Cum Laude - undefined

Upper Iowa University
Waterloo, IA
06.1999

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Escalation & Conflict Resolution
  • Process Automation
  • Employee Development & Training
  • Program Development

Accomplishments

  • Improved Average Days to Ship by over 20 days by driving service mentality culture
  • Grew Top Line Parts Sales by 23% while maintaining company margin goals
  • Achieved Industry Award for Customer Satisfaction
  • Designed and managed service model change resulting in first year company savings of over $700,000
  • Achieved top survey rating among all brands in customer service
  • Secured new contract with key conquest account in first year of ownership

Timeline

Director of Customer Service

Premier Marine, Inc
07.2022 - Current

Director Sales Support

Henderson Products
10.2016 - 07.2022

Director Customer Service

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.
01.2009 - 04.2016

President/Owner

Maske Enterprises, Inc (dba Gemini Concepts, Inc.)
12.2001 - 09.2009

Bachelors of Science Honors Cum Laude - undefined

Upper Iowa University

Masters of Arts - Business Leadership w/emphasis Organizational Development

Upper Iowa University
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