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Courtney Bonham

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States,NC

Summary

Accomplished Manager of Customer Success and Finance at Avaya, adept in cross-functional team management and financial analysis. Spearheaded initiatives that boosted client satisfaction by 15% and enhanced forecast accuracy by 20%. Renowned for innovation management and operational excellence, consistently driving growth and efficiency across teams. Expert in Salesforce and CRM, with a proven track record of achieving significant market share increases.

Professional with strong background in financial analysis, adept at leveraging analytical skills to drive business growth and financial stability. Expertise in data interpretation, financial modeling, and risk assessment, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic planning. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, consistently meeting team objectives and organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing financial software and tools to streamline processes and enhance accuracy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Customer Success and Finance

Avaya
04.2020 - Current
  • Managed and trained a high-performing team of customer success managers, driving excellence in service delivery and yielding a 15% increase in client satisfaction ratings, while overseeing a $47M budget
  • Generated weekly PowerPoints to review churn, forecast outcomes, and strategize renewals with executive leadership, contributing to a 22% reduction in churn and a 17% increase in renewal rates
  • Recruited, supervised, and coached 14 employees and a supervisor across Mid-Market and Enterprise teams on products and strategies, which optimized performance, drove growth, and improved performance metrics
  • Facilitated regular one-on-one meetings with team members and supervisor, and steered a '30-day no-touch' account management strategy to ensure Customer Success Managers actively engaged assigned accounts every 30 days or less to maintain high-touch interactions and drive customer satisfaction
  • Established planning objectives for projects by identifying key issues, devising effective approaches, and defining performance metrics, which elevated project success and completion rates
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of competitor products and pricing in the maker services industry, which informed strategic decision-making and contributed to a 9% increase in market share
  • Facilitated inter-departmental communication to streamline customer success efforts, enhancing cross-departmental collaboration metrics
  • Developed and presented quarterly financial reports to senior management, identifying cost-saving opportunities that resulted in a 10% reduction in departmental expenses
  • Compiled detailed financial reports for budget analysis and forecasting purposes.
  • Created detailed reports on catering services provided, including budget analysis and performance metrics.
  • Created monthly financial reports for executive team, including detailed budget analysis and variance explanations.
  • Performed budget analysis, forecasting and reconciliation of regional accounts.
  • Streamlined the budget forecasting process by integrating AI-driven predictive analytics, increasing forecast accuracy by 20% and enhancing decision-making capabilities
  • Galvanized and led a top-performing 14-member customer success team across the US and Canada, proactively addressing critical inter-departmental escalations which bolstered customer retention and satisfaction rates by 20%
  • Delivered accurate, targeted, and timely performance for CSMs, yielding a 25% increase in individual performance metrics
  • Crafted and executed personalized customer success plans for each enterprise client, including discovery, commitment, customization, onboarding, product launch, and future innovation, boosting client retention and upselling opportunities
  • Collaborated on future forecasting and retention strategies to help establish robust planning objectives, contributing to a 13% increase in forecast accuracy and a 15% churn reduction
  • Fostered an innovative, efficient culture, driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing metrics to deliver world-class customer service
  • Cultivated and built highly empathetic client relationships, earning a reputation for exceeding service standard goals, and achieving a sizable uptick in customer satisfaction
  • Conducted detailed research on emerging technologies to identify potential cost savings or operational improvements for clients.
  • Authored clear documentation outlining system architecture designs and processes for internal teams as well as external stakeholders.
  • Identified opportunities to leverage existing resources more effectively while minimizing costs associated with new investments.
  • Facilitated training sessions and workshops with end users to ensure successful adoption of new technology platforms.
  • Created detailed reports on the status of projects, including budget analysis.
  • Generated reports summarizing key performance indicators such as sales volume, budget analysis and forecast projections.
  • Created detailed reports outlining project status, risks, issues, budget analysis, resource utilization and timeline updates.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for management review that included budget analysis, forecasts and variance explanations.
  • Compiled financial information into reports for budget analysis and forecasting activities in support of program objectives.
  • Created reports detailing financial performance, cash flow and budget analysis.
  • Performed variance analysis on actual vs. budgeted expenses.
  • Assisted in planning budget allocations for upcoming campaigns based on historical data analysis.
  • Created detailed financial reports with analysis on budget variances and project costs.

Senior Customer Success Manager

TransLoc
03.2019 - 04.2020

⦁ Played a pivotal role in introducing innovative initiatives to customers, effectively managing a portfolio of >100+ accounts, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Facilitated onsite comprehensive customer training sessions on the Manager system and content delivery, fostering solid client relationships to interpret customer needs.
⦁ Monitored and resolved billing discrepancies using Sass Optics and meticulous contract documentation, overseeing and ensuring financial accuracy.
Professional Experience Continued:

⦁ Partnered with the sales team to investigate and address problematic amendments, identify upselling opportunities, and secure renewals.
⦁ Collaborated with Product Marketing to ensure effective communication of product value and workflows to customers with each product release.
⦁ Demonstrated expertise in the Government sector, navigating regulations and procedures to meet customer requirements.
⦁ Executed quarterly business reviews and service reviews driving accountability and continuous improvement.

  • Conducted regular business reviews with key stakeholders to track progress towards goals and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with sales, product, and support teams to ensure seamless onboarding and account management processes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing personalized success strategies for key accounts.
  • Served as the primary point-of-contact for strategic clients, ensuring timely resolution of issues and effective communication.

Customer Success Manager

Verizon Communications Inc
05.2015 - 01.2019
  • Assisted customers with onboarding and product setup to foster successful adoption and usage.
  • Established strong relationships with key customers, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
  • Collaborated with sales team to ensure seamless handoffs, resulting in smoother customer transitions.
  • Conducted regular account reviews to assess progress and strategize future growth opportunities for clients.
  • Played instrumental role in client satisfaction by working with operational teams for proper resolution of service issues.
  • Managed a portfolio of key accounts, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
  • Conducted post-implementation follow-ups to solicit valuable feedback from customers, enabling further enhancements in service quality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and providing tailored solutions.

Financial Services Consultant

Verizon Wireless
02.2008 - 05.2015
  • Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
  • Developed targeted marketing campaigns to attract new clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
  • Targeted accounts at senior and executive levels and secured funding for future initiatives.
  • Analyzed economic indicators to develop informed forecasts on market changes, advising clients accordingly for strategic decision-making purposes.
  • Improved client financial strategies by conducting comprehensive assessments and recommending tailored solutions.
  • Negotiated favorable terms for clients on various financial products, such as loans or insurance policies.
  • Mentored junior consultants, sharing expertise in financial planning techniques and best practices for client success.
  • Developed new business opportunities by networking, attending industry events, and delivering exceptional service to existing clients.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2018

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Cross-functional team management
  • Innovation management
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Balance Sheet Preparation
  • Organizational Management Principles
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Salesforce
  • Analyzing performance
  • Financial Analysis
  • CRM
  • Financial statement

Timeline

Manager of Customer Success and Finance

Avaya
04.2020 - Current

Senior Customer Success Manager

TransLoc
03.2019 - 04.2020

Customer Success Manager

Verizon Communications Inc
05.2015 - 01.2019

Financial Services Consultant

Verizon Wireless
02.2008 - 05.2015

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Liberty University

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Courtney Bonham