Customer Relations and process improvement professional with 13+ years of experience leading top-performing customer-facing teams in market leading organizations and in highly competitive sectors. A data-driven leader, passionate about key relationship development, executing on strategic plans and creating efficiencies. Exploring opportunities for career advancement in 2024.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR DIRECTOR, GLOBAL CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Milliken and Co. - Healthcare DBA Ovik Health
08.2015 - Current
Directs product development and product life cycle efforts between key stakeholders to coordinate product launches, product evolution and product discontinuation
Manages relationship with 400 global customers - including complex health care organizations, Omni Channel Veterinary Health Businesses, Fortune 100 organizations IE: Medline, Covetrus, MWI, Cardinal Health, McKesson, CVS Caremark, Walgreen, Walmart and FedEx
Systematically leverages SQDC methodology a long-proven track record of increased customer satisfaction, safety and profitability. Developed and implemented new standard operating procedures for Warehouse and Customer Support Teams. These processes improved operational safety (348+ days without an OSHA recordable event), decreased shipping quality complaints by 50% YOY, increased OTIF which resulted in higher Net Promoter Score from Customers and mitigated contractual fines.
Manages a team of 12 direct reports with locations in Salisbury MA, Portsmouth NH and Spartanburg SC
Directly supports a team of 28 Field Sales Representatives and 4 Clinical Support Professionals
Customer centric approach - Established metrics that monitor company performance and customer satisfaction. Conducts monthly analysis and trending. Communicates results to stakeholders within organization.
Reports to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Effectively presents project scopes, timelines, updates and completion to stakeholders and executive management IE CEO, CFO and VP of Operations
Skilled at complex vendor negotiations - Designed and implemented new Freight Carrier program (TMS - transportation monitory system). Robust LTL, Parcel and TL shipment negotiations with FedEx, UPS Freight, Arc Best, Old Dominion, ADuie Pyle, Roadway YRC and multiple regional carriers. New program resulted in a cost savings of $1.6mil over 3 years and improved Customer Experience.
Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, meeting deadlines and budgets.
Facilitated seamless business transitions during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations while integrating teams effectively.
Navigated complex regulatory environments to ensure ISO 13485 compliance with local laws, standards, and regulations relevant to the business domain.
Improved customer experiences to increase renewal rates, reduced churn and enhanced support services.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Chairman of Portsmouth Safety Committee - AED, First Aid, CPR and BB Pathogen certified
Milliken Pride DEI Network - Healthcare Ambassador
MANAGER, CUSTOMER SUCCESS & MARKETING
MMS USA
08.2011 - 07.2014
Oversaw all aspects of marketing - trade shows planning, brochure development, marketing displays, community events
Researched target markets and conducted competitor analysis to generate sales and new business
Business analysis - competitor comparison, international growth opportunities/threats
Provided pre-sales support and customer service to prospects and customers via email, and telephone
Met and exceeded monthly sales quotas by retaining existing business and acquiring new customers
Processed, tracked, converted leads to qualified leads
Analyzed customer feedback and implemented improvements for communications
Assisted in retaining existing business by managing hospital/clinic accounts, and providing superior customer service
Hosted quarterly webinar training events for pH Impedance, Anorectal Manometry, Urodynamics and High-Resolution Manometry
Coordinated in house training for both national and international medical professionals and sales team
Worked directly with Clinical Educators - site visits, equipment training, client follow up
Managed incoming technical support calls from customers and representatives
Reported directly to President of the company.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT VI- SALES ASSOCIATE
Downing-Frye Realty
07.2008 - 08.2015
Conducted market research and analysis
Data entry - BPO (broker price opinion), MMR (monthly marketing report, MSR (monthly status report)
Corporate accounts development - acquire/retain existing asset management accounts IE Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Wells Fargo and Select Portfolio Services