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Angela Morris

Folsom,CA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Customer Success Professional with over 18 years of experience guiding progressive, inclusive business organizations in customer and people solutions strategy & business partnering. Trusted confidante to CEOs, COOs, CIOs, VPs, and directors in co-developing organizational design strategy, executing restructurings, driving customer growth, and solving business challenges. Skilled in leadership development & training, pinpointing skill set gaps to build robust training programs, team building off-sites, individual coaching, high-potential staff mentoring, and improvement plans. Recognized for expertise in data & financial analysis, utilizing forecasts, projections, and strategic analyses to capture quantified business insights and develop budgets. Seasoned in organizational leadership as a deeply respected manager of multi-site, cross-cultural teams, having created and led people operations for hundreds of client-facing staff, managers, and directors.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Success Manager

HPE Aruba Networking
01.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Leading next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise
  • Responsible for 2nd largest NaaS customer for Aruba
  • Lead design and deployment teams through implementation of networking products
  • Program management of vendors, project teams, supply chain, deployment schedules, client communications, and operations to ensure success of 12-month wireless refresh project
  • Trusted advisor to Directors and VPs in retail and higher education accounts
  • Cultivate strong relationship with key international solutions partner
  • Design and delivery of client presentations including weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews
  • Advise leadership on best practices of engagement throughout customer journey
  • Partnership with account teams to support business development efforts in shared accounts

Business Partner/Office Manager

Hunters 4x4 Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Owner and manager at a local automotive small business focused on 4-wheel drive vehicles.
  • Managed all aspects of the financial decisions and processes including A/P, A/R, purchasing and investments.
  • Directed business operations to ensure optimal customer experience and maximizing shop efficiencies.
  • Managed multiple distributor relationships to increase supply chain opportunities and cost containment.

Human Resources Manager

Summit Bank
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed end-to-end HR operations for a community bank with branches in Oakland, Walnut Creek & Emeryville.
  • Partnered with CEO on enhancing employee experience through recognition programs, increasing benefits and communications efforts.
  • Drove efficiencies through automation of benefits enrollment, onboarding, & record keeping.
  • Coached VPs and Managers through performance improvement strategies, increasing inter-department communications and process improvement initiatives.

Customer Success Director

TAOS
01.2010 - 01.2017

Company Overview: IT consulting and managed services firm with over 500 employees and consultants worldwide serving the needs of Sony, Dolby, Apple, Ericsson, Facebook, Sephora, eBay, Google, and other industry leaders

  • Directed 19 Customer Success Managers responsible for approximately 100 accounts and maintaining $80M in revenue.
  • Built and directly managed 30 person IT consulting team at Sony Pictures post hack in partnership with Sony management.
  • Partnered with CEO, COO, and VPs to envision and develop new organizational structure, consolidating the Technical Operations and Customer Experience into a single Customer Success department helmed by a tier of managers – a crucial element to achieving 40% YoY growth.
  • Designed “Pillars of Success” management training program for 19 managers, covering topics such as relationship building, stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication.
  • Defined KPIs and MBO bonus program for customer success team focused on account health.
  • Coached customer success and talent managers and their team members through all-hands monthly meetings, weekly team lead meetings, lunch and learns, offsite events, and community networking nights.
  • Created and implemented customer QBR template incorporating feedback from leaders in managed services and sales.
  • Adjusted compensation, incentive and commissions structure to account for increases in responsibility, partnership with sales, and tied quarterly MBO bonuses to renewals, ARR, and upselling.
  • Established process controls for the service delivery team to improve breakdowns in communication, clarity in responsibilities, and expectations being relayed to cross-functional stakeholders.

Talent Engagement Manager

TAOS
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • -Company Overview: IT consulting and managed services firm with over 500 employees and consultants worldwide serving the needs of Sony, Dolby, Apple, Ericsson, Facebook, Sephora, eBay, Google, and other industry leaders
  • Stepped into new role dedicated to developing skill sets and engagement amongst 50-60 full-time consultants as the company shifted from a one-off technical consulting model to a longer-term professional services approach with clients. Co-developed first-generation workforce development initiatives including mentoring, cross-training, and technical training with emphasis on client account growth and retention.
  • Partnered with sales team on account strategy and communication.
  • Rolled out and enforced HR policies, including creating a brand-new review process, developing an employee performance dashboard, and creating team-building off-sites.
  • Mentored new managers and advised client-facing associates as well as VPs and directors on building effective long-term client account strategies and navigating challenging situations.
  • Took a lead role in recruiting consultants that match the needs of clients, particularly 8 strategic accounts.

Human Resources Manager

Arcom Electronics
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Company Overview: Information Technology VAR
  • Managed end-to-end HR operations during high-growth dot-com period involving massive hiring and onboarding.
  • Upon the 2001 economic collapse, relocated to Colorado to work in Real Estate/Mortgage Lending for 3 years.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05.1998

Skills

  • Client-focused solutions
  • Strategic account management
  • Customer engagement strategies
  • Client account oversight
  • Workforce alignment strategies
  • Talent management planning
  • Retention strategy development

Accomplishments

  • Increased more than $8M in Annual Recurring Revenue through account expansion opportunities.
  • Supervised team of 35 staff members.
  • Collaborated with Sales team in the developing renewal and cross-selling opportunities.

Certification

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification

Timeline

Customer Success Manager

HPE Aruba Networking
01.2021 - Current

Business Partner/Office Manager

Hunters 4x4 Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021

Human Resources Manager

Summit Bank
01.2018 - 01.2019

Customer Success Director

TAOS
01.2010 - 01.2017

Talent Engagement Manager

TAOS
01.2004 - 01.2010

Human Resources Manager

Arcom Electronics
01.1998 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

San Jose State University