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Joost Allard

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong background in team guidance, project management, and strategic objective achievement. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-founder

Learn Deep Consulting LLC.
2016.04 - Current
  • Co-founded this startup, using a lean startup approach.
  • Validated main educator challenge and developed MVP services prototyping and roll out to target audience
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Increased company growth by developing and implementing innovative business strategies.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
  • Researched target market to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.

Customer Success Lead

Project Foundry
2015.11 - 2020.02
  • Managed customer 70+ accounts and provided high-quality support for product inquiries
  • Managed an average of 50 customer service issues using company processes and policies and provided updates to customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing timely solutions.
  • Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, ensuring prompt resolution and follow-up actions were taken as necessary.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive feedback.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
  • Developed dynamic ownership skills by resolving challenging situations and asking in-depth questions of customers.
  • Streamlined support processes by creating user-friendly documentation and resources for customers.
  • Developed strategies for improving service quality, increasing overall customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Co-founder

Split Partners
2012.02 - 2014.04
  • Co-developed 'the Divorce Expo' from concept to implementation
  • Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Recruited 30+ vendors for the event
  • Recruited 25 speakers to
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Launched successful PR campaigns that generated positive media coverage for the company.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Startup Founder

Allinnova LLC
2006.01 - 2012.12
  • Significant Accomplishments managing this consulting company
  • Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
  • Launched new product lines successfully through comprehensive planning, strategy and research.
  • Established startup by researching market opportunities, creating business plan, and securing funding.
  • Sourced initial funding to get business up and running while planning initial structure and making strategic first hires.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Advised CEO of Dutch emerging technology company in projected 18B smart machines and LLM market (2018 Gartner) on success strategies for developing disruptive cloud based business model that incorporates partnering.
  • Developed Partnering Readiness Level' (PRL) Assessment software product prototype. Sold and completed global pilot project with leading CRO in clinical trial management involving 50 VP and director level Alliance Professionals globally.
  • Attracted $10,000 seed funding in support of marketing Allinnova's prototype product from Ann Arbor SPARK technology incubator.
  • Collaborated with University Of Michigan Ross School of Business to develop educational version of PRL software concept for use at MBA level Alliance Management course by 100 students per cohort.

Education

MBA - International Management

University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, MN
12.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Systems Management

City College of Frankfurt Am Main, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
04.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Banking

City College of Frankfurt, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
04.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Education

HAN (formerly Gelderse Leergangen), Nijmegen, The Netherlands
03.1988

Skills

    Business Development

    Strategic Partnerships

    Strategic Visioning

    Customer Relations

    Partnership Development

    Innovation Skills

    Partnership cultivation

    Relationship and Team Building

    Client Engagement

    Analytical and Critical Thinker

    Innovative and Visionary

    Systems Thinker

Languages

German
Professional Working
Dutch
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Co-founder - Learn Deep Consulting LLC.
2016.04 - Current
Customer Success Lead - Project Foundry
2015.11 - 2020.02
Co-founder - Split Partners
2012.02 - 2014.04
Startup Founder - Allinnova LLC
2006.01 - 2012.12
University of St. Thomas - MBA, International Management
City College of Frankfurt Am Main - Bachelor of Arts, Computer Systems Management
City College of Frankfurt - Bachelor of Arts, Banking
HAN (formerly Gelderse Leergangen) - Bachelor of Arts, Education
Joost Allard