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Kristen Dixson

Kristen Dixson

Client Services Manager
Walnut Cove,NC

Summary

I recently worked with Empower who acquired Mass Mutual Retirement service (previously Merrill Lynch and Princeton Retirement Group). Through the course of acquired companies, I learned to adapt and work to ensure our customers were taken care of regardless of the changes in systems and business changes.

Effective Client Services manager with 25+ accumulative years of customer service, sales and staff management experience. Proven leadership skills and demonstrated passion for applying best practices and promoting continuous improvement to drive results.

Leverages cross-functional personnel, technology and reporting metrics to improve customer experiences and contribute to company success and growth.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Service Manager

Empower
Greenwood Village, CO
09.2007 - 10.2022
  • Managed existing and developed new client relationships, identifying risk and growth opportunities.
  • Liaised with leadership team to support strategic opportunities and align cross-functional resources with delivery.
  • Trained, led and developed client services team and instilled knowledge and skills to execute business strategies and deliver maximum customer satisfaction to maintain profitability.
  • Cultivated culture of continuous improvement and innovation to improve efficiency and drive results.
  • Fostered productive work environment and optimized morale by recognizing and rewarding actions that best served clients and objectives.
  • Interacted with clients on regular basis to quickly alleviate issues and provide project updates.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Scheduled and attended meetings with clients and prospective clients as requested.
  • Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies.

Project Manager

Aon Hewitt
02.2004 - 09.2007
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Manager, Client Services

Carolina Logistic Services
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2001 - 04.2004
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.

Manager, Client Services

Sara Lee Corporation / Champion Products
Winston-Salem, NC
04.1988 - 05.2001
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.

Education

El Camino Real High School
Woodland Hills, CA
06.1974

Skills

  • Office Organization
  • Customer Care
  • Employee Engagement
  • Payment Collection
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Team Development

Timeline

Client Service Manager

Empower
09.2007 - 10.2022

Project Manager

Aon Hewitt
02.2004 - 09.2007

Manager, Client Services

Carolina Logistic Services
05.2001 - 04.2004

Manager, Client Services

Sara Lee Corporation / Champion Products
04.1988 - 05.2001

El Camino Real High School
Kristen DixsonClient Services Manager