Results-driven professional with robust expertise in customer success, sales, and marketing. Recognized for fostering relationships, driving sustainable market growth, and building cross-functional teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Recruitment Manager
FreeMarkets (now part of Ariba)
01.2002 - 01.2004
Built and led a nationwide sales team, creating market verticals and sales strategies for proprietary technologies.
Collaborated in executive meetings, providing insights on product branding and go-to-market strategy.
Customer Success Manager
Mastech
01.2000 - 01.2004
Served as the primary point of contact for field consultants and clients, managing project lifecycles and add-on sales.
Led client engagement efforts, focusing on Oracle, JDE, and SAP expertise, while guiding remote consultants.
Took Personal Leave
DeJarnett leave to help parent in palliative care
01.2025 - 05.2025
Since exiting Finthrive to help my father with his transition to Palliative Care, I have given a lot of thought as to what type of opportunity I'd most excell at and thus, share with you my greatest accomplishments in my career:
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Excelled in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting tight deadlines.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills across multiple projects.
Cultivated effective working relationships through respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Communicated effectively, both verbally and in writing, enhancing team collaboration.
Adapted quickly to new technologies and software applications, showcasing learning agility.
Worked independently and collaboratively within teams to achieve common goals.
Utilized critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.
Maintained a self-motivated approach with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Director, Customer Success and Sales
Finthrive
12.2022 - 12.2024
Strengthen client relationships as a trusted advisor and advocate, utilizing strategic processes to meet client needs and enhance satisfaction.
Lead Customer Success Managers (CSMs) and implementation teams to exceed annual retention, go-live, and advocacy goals through standardized processes.
Actively collaborate with Product and Onboarding teams, as well as key vendor partners to support customer requirements and provide high-quality solutions.
Resolve complex vendor and client inquiries through coordination with cross-functional teams, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Support revenue growth by educating team members on tools, products, and Azure Marketplace programs to drive sales.
Continuously stay informed on industry trends to ensure cutting-edge strategies are applied to customer engagement.
Directly assist in customer growth opportunities, lead challenging conversations, and diffuse escalations to uphold strong customer relationships and drive client success.
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms while increasing consultant revenue forecasts
VP, Client Engagement and Business Development
eSense, Inc.
08.2020 - 12.2022
Directed Customer Success, Client Engagement, and Business Development, enhancing profitability and fostering client growth.
Led a team of 4 Sales and 4 CSMs to execute sales strategies, consistently delivering exceptional customer service.
Developed a network for Neurodivergent employment opportunities in Indiana, supporting individuals with Autism.
Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Leveraged AI technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.
Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions (Pandemic) by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.
Client Engagement Account Manager, HCM and Financials Software
Workday
01.2017 - 01.2019
Managed customer relationships as a trusted advisor, promoting adoption of Workday products across multiple states.
Executed consultative selling strategies, securing $500K in new business and $500K in renewals within the first year hitting $1M targeted quota
Directed Customer Success initiatives, overseeing success plans and managing escalations for over 30 accounts.
Organized regional educational sessions, leading to increased customer satisfaction and product knowledge.
Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
Streamlined internal processes for better efficiency in account management tasks.
Improved overall team productivity by implementing best practices in organization and time management.
Developed customized account plans for clients to help them achieve their business goals.
VP, Business Development, Start-Up Data Analytics Division
LHP Engineering Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2017
Established policies and procedures for recruiting, project management, and human resources in a new division.
Led national sales and recruiting teams, securing $2M in new business across healthcare, private equity, and manufacturing.
Developed innovative sales and customer solutions, building relationships with new clients and partners.
National Account Manager
Moser Consulting, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2016
Achieved $2M in first-year sales by securing seven new clients through effective management of sales and recruiting teams.
Developed strategies to resolve complex client issues and sustain competitive advantage.
Monitored industry trends and utilized technical expertise to improve client engagement.
Built strong relationships with key decision-makers at the executive level within national accounts organizations.
Supervised and trained new hires on best practices and proper protocols; updated training materials and sales collateral and decreased process gaps.
Resolved complex problems to positively impact sales and business direction.
Coordinated regular meetings with national accounts to review performance metrics, address concerns, and discuss potential areas of improvement.
Maximized revenue growth by identifying upsell opportunities within existing accounts.
Provided clients with detailed performance reports highlighting successes, areas for improvement, and recommendations for future initiatives.
National Sales/Channel Manager
CIM Technology Solutions
01.2009 - 01.2011
Established and managed reseller channels for new product distribution across the Midwest and Northeast.
Developed sales organization and compensation plans, aligning strategic priorities for national distribution.
Facilitated channel engagement to support territory sales goals.
Cultivated and developed strategic partnerships to build assigned territory channel engagement to support territory sales goals.
Coordinated sales activities with partners and resellers to identify and close new business.
Drove and delivered sales leads which in turn led to converting leads into new business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Skills
Built strong relationships with Clients
Excellent communication skills (spoken and written)
Excellent Critical thinking
Computer skills (Microsoft, Workday, SAP, Salesforce, Gainsight, AI apps, as well as various CRM)
Devotee of Organizational skills
Problem resolution execution skills
Accountable, adaptable, flexible and reliable
Seeker of improvement (using apps and aptitude
Attention to detail & Customer Service
Timeline
Took Personal Leave
DeJarnett leave to help parent in palliative care
01.2025 - 05.2025
Director, Customer Success and Sales
Finthrive
12.2022 - 12.2024
VP, Client Engagement and Business Development
eSense, Inc.
08.2020 - 12.2022
Client Engagement Account Manager, HCM and Financials Software
Workday
01.2017 - 01.2019
VP, Business Development, Start-Up Data Analytics Division