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GWENDOLYN HODGES

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Accomplished Outbound Specialist with a proven track record at Crisis Prevention Institute, adept in PROJECT MANAGEMENT and TEAM LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT. Spearheaded successful outbound campaigns, significantly enhancing customer retention. Expert in cross-functional collaboration, delivering impactful customer satisfaction improvements and operational efficiencies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Outbound Specialist

Crisis Prevention Institute
01.2020 - Current
  • Promoted to Outbound Specialist due to consistently exceeding performance metrics and delivering high customer satisfaction over six years
  • Spearhead outbound campaigns to Certified Instructors (CIs) and organizations, focused on driving training activity, improving renewal rates, and enhancing customer retention
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to initiate and manage outreach projects that align with organizational goals, while utilizing the Sales loft platform to drive engagement
  • Act as a liaison for customer feedback, providing actionable insights to improve CI training, onboarding processes, and overall customer experience
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and stakeholders, including Sales, to ensure seamless coordination and execution of outbound strategies

Manager

SNL Financial (Now S&P Global Market Intelligence)
01.2005 - 01.2015
  • Managed a team of [insert number] individuals in a fast-paced environment, overseeing daily operations and ensuring alignment with company objectives
  • Led the development and execution of customer support strategies, improving response times, resolution rates, and overall customer satisfaction
  • Conducted performance reviews, coaching, and training to elevate team productivity and foster a collaborative work culture
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency, resulting in improved customer experiences and business outcomes

Education

Iowa Central College
Fort Dodge, Iowa

Skills

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • OUTBOUND SALES AND MARKETING
  • CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
  • CUSTOMER RETENTION AND SATISFACTION
  • TEAM LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT
  • DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
  • CRM AND SALESLOFT PLATFORMS
  • PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION
  • COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS

Timeline

Outbound Specialist

Crisis Prevention Institute
01.2020 - Current

Manager

SNL Financial (Now S&P Global Market Intelligence)
01.2005 - 01.2015

Iowa Central College
GWENDOLYN HODGES