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Rick Dunn

Rick Dunn

Vice President, Customer Experience, Learning, & Communications
New York,NY

Summary

Performance-driven Vice President with excellent employee development, an unwavering obsession with customer experience, and analytics skills coupled with more than 15 years of experience. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management, and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands. Excels in implementing growth strategies and fostering collaborative team cultures to drive success with a focus on exceeding customer expectations.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Customer Experience, Learning, & Communications

Zonar/GPS Trackit
06.2023 - Current
  • Leads a high-performing customer support organization of 40 employees, consistently exceeding industry benchmarks in customer satisfaction & issue resolution greater than 90% and Net Promoter Score (NPS), often exceeding 50%.
  • Implements data-driven methodologies (e.g., surveys, customer journey analytics) to drive customer and brand strategies and reduce churn.
  • Manages the department P&L, driving a 30% expense reduction through operational streamlining while maintaining profitability.
  • A People & Culture Lead, who fosters an inclusive and engaging company culture by driving initiatives that improve employee morale and engagement.
  • Demonstrates strong leadership presence and influential communication skills, effectively conveying complex information to senior leaders and influencing key decisions through data-driven insights and compelling narratives.
  • Directs the development and implementation of customized training programs for clients, while optimizing the training system to address evolving needs, close gaps, and maintain high-quality standards.

Director - Customer Experience

GPS Trackit
03.2021 - 06.2023

• Developed a high-performing team by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth, resulting in a 20% increase in client satisfaction.

• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations, leading to improved team productivity and morale.

• Spearheaded the development of an LMS, ensuring effective knowledge transfer through high-quality learning materials, contributing to a consistent brand voice across all channels.

• Optimized email marketing campaigns for existing customers to increase engagement and drive conversions.

Senior Project Manager - Marketing

T-Mobile/Sprint Communications
01.2015 - 04.2021

• Masterminded national campaigns, contributing to the $25M Base Marketing Challenge, by leveraging data-driven strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

• Conceived and executed plan migration efforts, achieving a 99% lift in accretive plan migrations by targeting offers and value-added services to existing customers.

• Created customer journeys for marketing campaigns, reducing churn by 4%, by analyzing key metrics and presenting value propositions to executive levels.

Project Program Manager III

Sprint Communications
01.2008 - 01.2015

• Originated and incorporated project plans and processes according to company strategy, resulting in millions of dollars in revenue savings.

• Engaged colleagues from other departments to create and implement national initiatives, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and efficiency.

• Created and implemented process documentation for distribution to thousands of Sprint employees, improving operational consistency and knowledge transfer.

Education

Project Management

Technical Institute of America
New York, NY

Associate of Arts -

Scottsdale College, AAS 
Scottsdale, AZ

Skills

Results-driven Team leadership - with a proven track record of motivating and empowering high-performing teams to consistently exceed goals and achieve exceptional outcomes

Timeline

VP Customer Experience, Learning, & Communications

Zonar/GPS Trackit
06.2023 - Current

Director - Customer Experience

GPS Trackit
03.2021 - 06.2023

Senior Project Manager - Marketing

T-Mobile/Sprint Communications
01.2015 - 04.2021

Project Program Manager III

Sprint Communications
01.2008 - 01.2015

Project Management

Technical Institute of America

Associate of Arts -

Scottsdale College, AAS 
Rick DunnVice President, Customer Experience, Learning, & Communications