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Bernard Glee

Customer Success Professional
Irvington,NJ

Summary

Experienced Customer Success Manager versed in applying conflict resolution strategies to escalated customer complaints. Accustomed to defusing customer dissatisfaction and managing competing priorities with superior results. Noted for creativity in customer support strategies.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Success Operations Manager

INAP
Secaucus, New Jersey
07.2020 - Current
  • Developed documentation and logs of implemented solutions and generated and submitted reports in support of order processing.

• Partner with internal Sales and Finance team members to ensure accurate financial reporting and metrics for monthly sales

• Review and process Cloud and Colocation orders submitted by field and inside sales team in various systems (Salesforce, Service Now, OMS, etc.)

• Project manage multiple vendors on data and telecom spending for Operations.

• Primary contact for colocation and IP orders for Salesforce commission

• Manage, design, and launch processes and workflows that promote internal efficiency

• Partner with the Customer Success Team in day-to-day activities to support business customers

• Data entry and manipulation of information into Salesforce, NetSuite and ServiceNOW databases.

Customer Success Manager

Digital Realty Trust
New York, New York
11.2016 - 11.2019
  • Served as the primary point of contact for pre and post - sales support and leadership to internal and external customers. Supported in excess of 75+ accounts of Fortune 200 and 500 customers representing a total MRR of over $3M.
  • Onboarded, aligned and developed trusted relationships with customer stakeholders.
  • Delivered top notch customer service via different platforms: in-person, phone, and email
  • Managed successful negotiation of long-term contract renewals with Enterprise-level customers and partners. Renewed 73% of projected accounts.
  • Held weekly conference calls and quarterly on-site meetings with customers, identifying and addressing issues and concerns
  • Established a high level of customer engagement to drive satisfaction and loyalty – create customers for life.
  • Coordinated and delivered customer quality business reviews
  • Conduct regular meetings, workshops and Business Reviews with customers.
  • Managed sales order process from receipt through billing
  • Educated and oriented customer on company’s policies and procedures
  • •Continuously monitored customer health and sentiment throughout the post-sale customer journey and proactively address any issues that may affect customer satisfaction/retention.
  • Resolved cross functional issues on behalf of customers
  • Drove process policy and changes.
  • Solved complex problems and develop innovative solutions for customers.
  • Established regular communications with the Sales Account Team to update them on the status of the customer.

Relationship Manager, Partner Channel

EarthLink Business
Lyndhurst, New Jersey
05.2015 - 11.2016
  • Managed the day-to-day post sale activities of over 225 accounts representing a combined total of over $1.0M in revenue billed monthly
  • Monitored issues carefully and reached out to customers to provide immediate resolution and maintain satisfaction.
  • Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership management issues and resolution of service incident tickets.
  • Educated clients on available technological tools, enabling development and implementation of solutions to achieve personal financial goals.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and services.
  • Developed and cultivated strong business relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
  • Assisted in the managing of business relationships with 8 Channel Managers to the company partners
  • Performed quarterly bill reviews with large accounts
  • Negotiated contract renewal of contracts in base that was out-of-term. Success rate of 85%.
  • Provided on-site customer visits and general contact with appointed customer and partner representative.

Senior Enterprise Account Manager

Broadview Networks/Windstream Enterprises
New York, New York
04.2007 - 02.2015
  • Managed the day-to-day, both pre-sales and post-sales, activities of 80+ accounts billing over $10K per month in telecommunications services representing a combined total of over $1.2M in revenue billed monthly.
  • Developed creative solutions to meet individual client needs based product offerings.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
  • Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Brought in new customers and retained base through proactive management of individual needs and development of robust referral services.
  • Upsold and closed customer sales by driving product benefits around client needs and increased revenue from $1.3M MRR to $1.51M MRR in Q4 of 2013.
  • Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
  • Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
  • Expanded book of business by 75% renewal rate.
  • Performed quarterly bill reviews with large accounts

Education

Master of Arts - Divinity

New York Theological Seminary, New York, NY
09.2015 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Education

New York Theological Seminary
09.2013 - 05.2015

Skills

Business Development

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Timeline

Customer Success Operations Manager - INAP
07.2020 - Current
Customer Success Manager - Digital Realty Trust
11.2016 - 11.2019
New York Theological Seminary - Master of Arts, Divinity
09.2015 - 05.2018
Relationship Manager, Partner Channel - EarthLink Business
05.2015 - 11.2016
New York Theological Seminary - Master of Arts, Education
09.2013 - 05.2015
Senior Enterprise Account Manager - Broadview Networks/Windstream Enterprises
04.2007 - 02.2015
Bernard GleeCustomer Success Professional