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NICK AYERS

Technical Support Manager
Edmonds,WA

Summary

Technical Support Manager with a strong history of improving customer satisfaction through effective quality assurance and strategic planning. Proficient in Salesforce and Tableau analytics, achieved a 15% reduction in case volume by implementing self-service initiatives. Developed a high-performing team culture that enhanced overall operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Support Manager

WatchGuard Technologies
01.2022 - Current

· Managed team of 9–13 technicians, achieving consistent performance and high-quality customer interactions.

· Conducted quality assurance reviews on support cases, providing targeted coaching and feedback.

· Resolved escalated customer issues, ensuring high-quality service to our valued Partners and End Users.

· Collaborated with peers and leadership on process improvements and strategic initiatives.

· Facilitated talent development through effective hiring, onboarding, and career progression strategies.

· Created and managed reports in Salesforce and Excel to enhance Tableau analytics capabilities.

· Built and maintained Tableau dashboards to monitor departmental performance and customer satisfaction.

· Led stakeholder meetings to communicate updates on performance against health metrics.

· Successfully integrated newly acquired Support Team by leading the development of training documentation and standardizing operational processes to ensure a seamless transition and consistent service delivery.

· Designed and implemented an internal technical feedback loop to foster continuous improvement and facilitate knowledge transfer from tenured technicians to peers, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.

· Collaborated on process flow, requirements, and UAT for new AI Search functionality for our Technical Search leading to a sustained 15% drop in case volume through self service.

· Conducted targeted interviews for technician, lead, and manager roles to support strategic hiring and foster a cohesive, high-performing team culture.

Technical Support Team Lead

WatchGuard Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Led efficiency initiatives that improved customer experience and strengthened alignment with internal partners.
  • Coached technicians on case management and communication, enhancing their time prioritization skills.
  • Streamlined daily operations and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to service-level commitments.
  • Developed operational reports that identified trends, supporting data-driven leadership decisions.
  • Participated in hiring and talent evaluation to build a cohesive, high-performing team.

Team Leader, Customer Service

Nintendo of America
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Managed and developed team of network support technicians across chat, email, and phone channels to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed and participated in our Consumer Retention Project, helping restore a positive customer experience with our most passionate customers.
  • Launched a cross-functional outreach program addressing undocumented product issues, improving resolution rates.
  • Built KPI scorecards and Oracle Service Cloud reports to translate goals into measurable team metrics.
  • Designed and refined escalation processes for consistent, predictable customer experiences.
  • Led cross-departmental projects targeting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, resulting in streamlined processes.

Education

Coursework - Computer Information Systems

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Skills

  • Customer escalation management
  • Scalable Support Operations
  • Quality assurance
  • Workflow design
  • Salesforce
  • Tableau analytics
  • Excel
  • Power Query
  • Performance analysis
  • Training
  • Enablement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership and Coaching
  • Knowledge Sharing

Certification

  • Azure Data Fundamentals, 01/01/21
  • MTA: Database Fundamentals, 01/01/20

Personal Information

Title: Technical Support Leader | Customer Experience Strategist

Timeline

Technical Support Manager

WatchGuard Technologies
01.2022 - Current

Technical Support Team Lead

WatchGuard Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2022

Team Leader, Customer Service

Nintendo of America
01.2013 - 01.2018

Coursework - Computer Information Systems

Eastern Washington University
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