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Cory Lough, CPP

Senior Solutions Consultant
Clayton,NC

Summary

Affable Solutions Consultant with 8 years of experience helping companies connect customers with ideal solutions. Dedicated to taking ownership of full customer lifecycle, from pre-sale education to post-sale support. Consistently evangelizes for high-quality products and exceptional services. Keen to form strong, lasting business relationships between clients and providers.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Client Solutions Consultant

CBIZ Human Capital Management
09.2014 - Current
  • Provide direct sales enablement support to 45 HCM Producers
  • Partner with current/potential clients to determine overall strategic, operational and technical scope of their HCM needs
  • Demonstrate to prospects and current clients technical capabilities of CentrallyHR (UKG Ready)
  • Test new system enhancements and provide feedback/recommendations to Senior Leadership
  • Train new Producers, Sales Development Reps, and Account Relationship Managers
  • Coach, develop, and train Solution Consultants and provide ongoing leadership of day-to-day tasks.

Managing Director

Amani Enterprises, LLC
01.2013 - Current
  • Freelance accounting/payroll services through QuickBooks-Online
  • Provide consultative services in areas of Operations, Human Resources, and Marketing Management.

Business Office Manager

Brookdale Senior Living
09.2010 - 01.2013
  • Manage accounts payable/receivable for assisted living community with 150 residents
  • Solely responsible for the bi-weekly/monthly payroll processing
  • 75+ Staff Members
  • Managed all unemployment/workman's compensation claims processing
  • Recruited candidates, screened applicants, facilitated group interviews and new hire orientation
  • Addressed performance opportunities through appropriate coaching and company counseling procedures.
  • Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel

Account Executive

Comcast Cable Company
06.2009 - 09.2010
  • Assist customers with billing inquiries
  • Troubleshooting, and scheduling installation or technician visits
  • Responsible for meeting several monthly operational performance metrics/sales goals.

Human Resource Supervisor / Operations Supervisor

Babies R Us/Toys R Us
07.2006 - 07.2009
  • Responsible for recruiting and screening applicants, and conducting new hire orientation
  • Developed training seminars and facilitated training classes for new and existing associates
  • Conducted appropriate coaching and company counselings for performance management
  • Processed payroll on a weekly basis
  • 60 - 100 store associates
  • Managed all cash office procedures and personnel.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management / Human Resource Management

Kaplan University
Indianapolis, IN
05.2011

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft applications
  • Proficient in Google Suite applications
  • Professional Relationships
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • RFP Responses
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Communication and Collaboration
  • Eagerness to Learn New Technologies
  • Software Testing and Validation
  • Concept Demonstrations
  • Best Practices and Methodologies
  • Account Retention
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Developing Technical Solutions
  • Site Visits
  • Presentation Skills

Certification

Certified Payroll Professional 2016-2026

QuickBooks ProAdvisor - 2022

Achieve Global Certified Trainer - Customer Service - 2018

Timeline

Senior Client Solutions Consultant

CBIZ Human Capital Management
09.2014 - Current

Managing Director

Amani Enterprises, LLC
01.2013 - Current

Business Office Manager

Brookdale Senior Living
09.2010 - 01.2013

Account Executive

Comcast Cable Company
06.2009 - 09.2010

Human Resource Supervisor / Operations Supervisor

Babies R Us/Toys R Us
07.2006 - 07.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management / Human Resource Management

Kaplan University
Cory Lough, CPPSenior Solutions Consultant