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Jaleesa Rivas

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Customer Success and Account Management professional with a proven track record in SaaS, fintech, and B2B client relations. Expertise in strategic account management, client onboarding, and retention strategies that drive sustainable growth. Skilled at cultivating strong client relationships and enhancing customer satisfaction, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering long-term partnerships. Committed to delivering exceptional service that exceeds client expectations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Success Manager

Lead Forensics
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed a portfolio of B2B clients for Lead Forensics, a SaaS platform that identifies anonymous website visitors and provides sales intelligence to help businesses generate qualified leads, serving as the primary strategic advisor from onboarding through renewal.
  • Led customer onboarding, implementation, training, and adoption strategies to maximize product utilization and long-term success.
  • Conducted strategic business reviews to align platform usage with client goals, demonstrate ROI, and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships, driving customer satisfaction, retention, and contract renewals.
  • Proactively monitored account health, identified at-risk customers, and implemented success plans to reduce churn.
  • Managed renewal conversations and partnered with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Worked cross-functionally with Sales, Technical Support, Product, and Marketing to resolve customer issues and advocate for client needs.
  • Managed customer health and documented account activity using Planhat and Cyclone CRM, ensuring accurate tracking of success metrics.
  • Assisted customers with CRM integrations and workflow automation, including HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho and Zapier implementations.
  • Analyzed customer data and website visitor insights to provide strategic recommendations that improved lead generation and sales outcomes.
  • Delivered virtual product demonstrations, training sessions, and educational resources to increase customer engagement and platform adoption.
  • Supported customer advocacy initiatives by encouraging participation in TrustRadius reviews and other customer marketing programs.
  • Managed multiple priorities across a diverse client portfolio while consistently providing responsive, high-quality customer support.
  • Achieved customer engagement goals through proactive outreach and strategic account planning, enhancing relationship management.

Senior Account Manager

TEKsystems
08.2020 - 10.2024
  • Serve as lead point of contact for all Staffing needs for the Financial Services Division in the greater phoenix area specifically Customer Support and Office Administration
  • Developed trusted advisor relationships with key accounts and customer stakeholders, including executive sponsors, managers, HR, and directors.
  • Built and maintained strong, long-lasting client relationships through cold calls, LinkedIn, lunches, dinners, and email communication.
  • Fostered lasting customer relationships through effective communication and quick responses, enhancing client loyalty and expanding the client base.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Delivered sales presentations and pitches to clients, upper management and junior sales associates for demonstration.
  • Achieved weekly metrics of setting 10 client meetings and 150 attempted contacts.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers/vendors on behalf of clients while maintaining strong relationships with them at the same time.
  • Reviewed quarterly sales results to inform annual forecasting
  • Regularly updated sales forecasts based upon current pipeline status/anticipated deal closures, allowing for accurate resource allocation/planning within the organization.
  • Coached SRC recruiters to improve their recruitment strategies
  • Perform employee reviews and assessments for recruiters
  • Submission and verification of all Onboarding details and documents for new accounts
  • Subcommittee Lead of Employee resource group Bridge voluntary led group that serves as a resource for members of the organization to foster diverse and inclusive work group
  • Operated in hybrid work environment to enhance team collaboration

Resident Sales Specialist

CRS Temporary Housing Co
05.2018 - 07.2020
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Built rapport with customers and assessed needs from a consultative approach.
  • Assisting Families with transitioning into new living environment due to loss of home due to fire, flood, or natural disaster with use of insurance policy funding
  • Built strong relationships with realtors, landlords and property management companies in order to partner on facilitating a short-term lease.
  • Facilitated placement of families into temporary housing solutions families in temporary housing such as single family, apartments, duplex and or hotel
  • High level of negotiation, sales, administration and customer support with insurance companies and property management companies
  • Distribute payment to landlords via insurance policy ALE each month for all rental costs and fees
  • Communicated with insurance adjusters to clarify policy details and secure funding for short-term housing
  • Maintained claims data with the use of Sales Force
  • Worked flexible hours to meet demands of catastrophe seasons and or high flood or fire seasons
  • Sales and metrics driven work environment exceeding monthly goal of 15 move ins, averaging 19-29 move ins a month

Oversaw resident intake processes, ensuring compliance with housing regulations and smooth transitions.

Developed and implemented community engagement programs, enhancing resident satisfaction and fostering collaboration.

Managed conflict resolution initiatives, promoting a harmonious living environment among diverse residents.

Merchant Services Representative II

PayPal
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Promoted to merchant support level two, enhancing ability to assist merchants with complex inquiries.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving merchant inquiries and concerns.
  • Promoted high level of customer satisfaction using strong relationship-building skills, consistent follow-up and prompt issue resolution.
  • Provided technical support to merchants, resolving issues related to payment processing and account management.
  • Developed tailored recommendations for merchants based on detailed analysis of their business needs and goals.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals through effective promotion of product benefits and successful enrollment of new clients.
  • Exceeded sales goals, increased revenue, and facilitated sales
  • Resolved issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings
  • Assessed client needs to determine and suggest relevant product solutions in alignment with small business client budgets and schedules
  • Oversaw large business accounts, managing relationships that generated over $30,000 in monthly revenue.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
  • Participated in event planning committee to coordinate and execute events effectively

Education

High School Diploma -

Tempe High School
Tempe
12-2007

Skills

  • Customer Engagement
  • Account Management
  • Customer retention
  • Customer Advocacy
  • Customer Training
  • Business Development
  • Partnership Development
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Schedule Management
  • Territory Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • CRM integration expertise
  • Networking skills
  • Staff Management
  • Client relations

Affiliations

  • Valley Young Professional's Member
  • Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Member

Timeline

Customer Success Manager

Lead Forensics
11.2024 - Current

Senior Account Manager

TEKsystems
08.2020 - 10.2024

Resident Sales Specialist

CRS Temporary Housing Co
05.2018 - 07.2020

Merchant Services Representative II

PayPal
03.2016 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Tempe High School