Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Customer Success Analyst
Apple
Remote
01.2020 - Current
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Processed customer adjustments to maintain financial accounts.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
Consultant
GP Strategies Corporation
Columbia, MD
01.2019 - Current
GP Strategies is a global leader in providing learning services, technical training, and organization and leadership development for many industries
My experience and automotive expertise in manufacturing, dealerships, and software applications, provided insight in to these key areas for projects.
Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
SaaS Customer Success Manager
AutoAlert
Irvine, CA
01.2013 - 01.2018
Proactively managed large portfolio of clients by developing strong partner-focused relationships, ensuring maximum adoption of AutoAlert solutions, and delivering value-add client services.
Created and managed process from point of sale through all phases of implementation, onboarding and training for clients via onsite visits, virtual meetings, and via telephone conferences.
Partnered strategically with assigned clients and regularly engaged with clients to share best practices and ensure maximum return on their investment.
Considered trusted client advisor who regularly recommend product features and functions to solve business problems.
Regularly demonstrated new product features and drove implementation of new products.
Secured high level of retention by proactively managing client health and interpreting and delivering monthly AutoAlert reporting and analytics.
Leveraged and partnered with client support, marketing, and field teams to ensure success of newly launched products and services.
Established Client Retention Department and effectively managed day-to-day operation and activities in order to meet high level customer satisfaction and sales goals.
Solved retention obstacles by developing, implementing, and managing workflow across departments and divisions resulting in reduction of churn rate from 7% to 2% retaining over 20 million dollars in business.
Monitored metrics and developed actionable insights to improve efficiency and performance..
Managed successful negotiation of long-term contract renewals with franchise owners and sales affiliates.
Regional Account Sales Manager
Daimler Trucks North America
Portland, OR
01.2006 - 01.2012
Regional Parts Sales Manager for Daimler Trucks North America's commercial truck dealers and fleets throughout the Southeastern United States.
Generated 200 million dollars plus in annual revenue.
Created product sales and programs for individual dealers and dealer groups to promote proprietary private label and nonproprietary all makes parts.
Analyzed dealer sales and business development strategies and developed action plans to grow revenue.
Made product recommendations and worked with vendors and provided specialized orders and pricing based on volume and market conditions, demographics, and specific regional competition.
Managed set up, maintenance, and review of complicated long-term pricing structures and strategies for larger dealer groups and fleets.
Maintained sales objectives with dealer visits, participating in dealer customer visits, training seminars, webinars, and participation in various events and trade shows.
Understood and capitalized on industry trends to shape and enhance value-added solutions and strategies for new market developments.
Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation..
Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts..
Created robust sales plans and set territory quotas.