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DAVID NEWMAN

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Vision-driven change agent with career-long record of business development, quality assurance, and project management success for leading organizations.


Growth-focused thought leader with expertise spanning SaaS project management, software implementation, HRIS technology and solutions, system integrations, enterprise projects, and relationship management. Proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established process development to achieve maximum operational impact. Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, focused on successful team building and operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OPERATIONS MANAGER, IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES

ZENEFITS
TEMPE, AZ
02.2021 - Current

Leading all-in-one Digital, platform for small and medium businesses. Designed as the single source of truth for managing the modern workforce, Zenefits delivers a complete, all-mobile HR experience by tightly integrating HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance applications on the Zenefits platform

  • Responsible for book of business of $2.5+ Million in ARR and over 1,500+ SMB clients annually
  • Leads team of 30 Implementation Managers and Payroll Associates collectively
  • Streamlined customer communication through automation leading to a 20% decrease Time to complete (TTC)
  • Implemented structured metrics improving quarter over quarter configuration times from 28 to 25 days on average through account ownership
  • Scaled offshore operations creating costs savings of $300,000 annually
  • Created scalable training program for new hires allowing 8 new employees to ramp simultaneously in multiple hiring classes
  • Collaborates with Product and Engineering to address product and process enhancements with goal of creating scalable self-service solution
  • In Progress: Developing post Implementation quality initiatives to increase platform adoption and reduce churn; Driving product towards full self service for certain Implementations; Monetizing Implementations

SENIOR IMPLEMENTATION/PROJECT MANAGER

ZENEFITS
TEMPE, AZ
12.2014 - 02.2021
  • Demonstrated expertise in client management by guiding clients through complete implementation process while serving as single point of contact
  • Carried out alignment of objectives across project deliverables, triaging and resolving issues, and educating clients on platform utilization
  • Directed and managed all stages of up to 30 simultaneous software implementation projects
  • Monitored completion of project milestones and actionable items while composing and delivering detailed weekly project status reports to senior management
  • Designed, directed, and successfully completed more than 900 projects within five years while ranking in top 5% of department with 90% Net Promoter Score (NPS)
  • Recognized for attaining all-time high client retention rate of 95%
  • Facilitated development and retention of over $7.46 Million in ARR
  • Designed, established, and lead cross-departmental training, ensuring current knowledge and methodologies
  • Achieved Core Value Award Winner, Making Zenefits a Great Place to Work 2017.

LOAN OFFICER ASSISTANT

PRIME LENDING
RALEIGH, NC
10.2012 - 06.2014

Residential Mortgage Company with over 2,800 employees

  • Served as primary point of contact for over 1,000 clients and agents while administering monthly pipeline of $3 million
  • Pioneered multiple monthly projects with concentration on meeting deadlines while consistently maintaining highest level of customer service
  • Collaborated on design and establishment of streamlined loan process to obtain loan approval upon initial submission
  • Educated and mentored in-house support staff, creating productive and efficient team.

SALES AND SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

FIRST CITIZENS BANK
RALEIGH, NC
07.2009 - 10.2012


100-year old family owned commercial bank


  • Received nomination for outstanding customer service through promoting inside bank services and consistently exceeding monthly goals
  • Instructed, guided, and directed numerous employees, supporting branch and corporate initiatives
  • Reviewed, assessed, and ensured full resolution to all customer inquiries, thus reducing client turnover
  • Ascertained and secured cross product sales opportunities in order to broaden customer relationships
  • Investigated and mitigated potential risk exposure and developed strengthened branch procedures, which resulted in higher annual audits
  • Expertly trained all new employees and performed lead supervisor duties
  • Diligently managed highly confidential information and demonstrated effective decision-making skills.

Education

MBA - Human Resource Management - Project Management

DeVry University
2014

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Pfeiffer University
2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of North Carolina
2008

Skills

  • Mentoring & Development
  • Process Development
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Program & Workflow Optimization
  • Planning & Implementation

Certification

Scrum Alliance

Phoenix, AZ - 2018

Certified Scrum Master

Additional Information

Traveling, Reading, Hiking, Painting

Timeline

OPERATIONS MANAGER, IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES

ZENEFITS
02.2021 - Current

SENIOR IMPLEMENTATION/PROJECT MANAGER

ZENEFITS
12.2014 - 02.2021

LOAN OFFICER ASSISTANT

PRIME LENDING
10.2012 - 06.2014

SALES AND SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

FIRST CITIZENS BANK
07.2009 - 10.2012

MBA - Human Resource Management - Project Management

DeVry University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Pfeiffer University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of North Carolina
DAVID NEWMAN