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Brandon Garner

Shawnee,KS

Summary

Results-oriented leader with years of experience managing high-performing customer support and success teams in fast-paced environments. Proven track record in scaling teams, optimizing operations, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Skilled in CRM systems, data analysis, and workforce management. Praised for driving team success through KPIs, innovative process improvements, and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Liason

ACG Hospice
Overland Park, KS
11.2023 - Current
  • Marketed hospice services through cultivating relationships with 120+ senior care facilities, physicians, and community organizations, driving month-over-month referral growth.
  • Developed and implemented processes to improve provider relations, including uptraining programs for staff.

Multiple Managerial Roles (Details Below)

H&R Block
Kansas City, MO
01.2013 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures to ensure quality customer service delivery.
  • Monitored customer inquiries, input, and complaints to identify emerging trends and recommend process improvements.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to develop strategies for resolving customer issues effectively.
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Leveraged Microsoft Suite tools to create monthly reports for senior management, summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Coached, mentored, and trained team members to improve their job performance and foster their career advancement.

Manager, Social Media Customer Support

H&R Block
05.2020 - 07.2023
  • Led a 20-member team managing client inquiries on social media, reducing response time from 5 to 3.5 minutes while maintaining consistent brand voice and quality.

Manager, Retail Client Escalations

H&R Block
05.2019 - 07.2023
  • Directed a team of 30 in resolving escalated client issues, achieving a 90% call handle rate, and reducing complaint resolution time by 1 day, contributing to increased client retention.

Manager, Client Retention

H&R Block
08.2017 - 07.2023
  • Built a retention-focused team that generated $3.7 million by decreasing client attrition and implementing cross-functional retention strategies.

Manager, Financial Services Field Support

H&R Block
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Oversaw an 80-associate team, delivering omnichannel support for financial products.
  • Improved customer satisfaction (CSAT) by 10%, and advanced service level metrics, earning a promotion based on performance.

Associate Manager & Manager, Collections

H&R Block
01.2013 - 06.2019
  • Developed and led a 20-member collections team from pilot to production, optimizing processes to collect an average of $2.6 million annually in tax preparation fees.

Supervisor, Consumer/Corporate Card Collections

US Bank
Overland Park, KS
08.2010 - 01.2013
  • Led a top-performing, 25-member collection team, consistently surpassing targets and achieving high-performance rankings through strategic coaching and performance monitoring.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

University of Kansas

Yellow Belt Certification -

Lean Six Sigma

Certification in Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT -

Vanderbilt University

Skills

  • Salesforce CRM
  • NICE Analytics
  • WorkDay
  • Workforce Management
  • Microsoft 365 (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Khoros Social Media Tool

Timeline

Hospice Liason

ACG Hospice
11.2023 - Current

Manager, Social Media Customer Support

H&R Block
05.2020 - 07.2023

Manager, Retail Client Escalations

H&R Block
05.2019 - 07.2023

Manager, Client Retention

H&R Block
08.2017 - 07.2023

Manager, Financial Services Field Support

H&R Block
05.2016 - 06.2019

Multiple Managerial Roles (Details Below)

H&R Block
01.2013 - 07.2023

Associate Manager & Manager, Collections

H&R Block
01.2013 - 06.2019

Supervisor, Consumer/Corporate Card Collections

US Bank
08.2010 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

University of Kansas

Yellow Belt Certification -

Lean Six Sigma

Certification in Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT -

Vanderbilt University
Brandon Garner