Results-driven leader with a track record of driving business growth through customer-centric solutions. Skilled in building high-performing teams and creating long-term relationships. Committed to optimizing customer experiences and maximizing retention, revenue, and value.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Customer Returns Solutions
McKesson
06.2021 - Current
Successfully managed $422M in annual returns and implemented effective customer returns programs that resulted in generating $72.1M in AOP.
Discovered potential for growth through strategic alliances with sales, customers, and marketing.
Collaborated with legal and sales on drafting, negotiating, and executing return contracts for diverse customer segments.
Optimized workflows to enhance enrollment figures collaborating across functions and domains.
Led expansion of MRRS returns program to include Health System market segment, resulting in significant revenue and market share growth.
Applied data analysis and market insights to pinpoint growth opportunities for enhanced program efficiency.
Conceptualized and implemented all-encompassing marketing tactics, leading to enhanced brand recognition and heightened customer participation.
Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and customers for seamless program execution and customer satisfaction.
Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
Enhanced customer engagement and program expansion by revitalizing McKesson's Rapid Returns initiative, boosting AOP to $63.3M within a 2-year period.
Contracted a second reverse distributor for McKesson, leading to improved performance and innovation.
Collaborated with distribution center operations to achieve a $13M cost savings by reducing returns-related expenses in FY20-21.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
Monitored competitor activities to anticipate changes in the industry landscape and design appropriate response measures.
Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
Represented the organization at conferences or trade shows as an expert speaker on relevant topics.
Leadership role in planning annual budgets for each department based on forecasted sales volumes.
Sr. Manager, MSH Master Data Management
McKesson
01.2014 - 02.2020
Developed and executed employee metrics to optimize the customer onboarding process. Reducing cycle time by 40%.
Implemented Salesforce and Vistex software, resulting in improved tracking of KPIs for performance evaluation.
Managed the launch of Lexus Nexus as the new regulatory gold standard for updating and maintaining physician and facility licensure, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Created and implemented Specialty SOPs and controls, resulting in SOX compliance and a 15% reduction in data entry errors.
Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
Customer Service Supervisor
NCH Corp
07.2011 - 10.2013
Supervised and trained customer service staff to ensure excellent customer service delivery.
Provided guidance and support to junior customer service representatives, including coaching and mentoring.
Monitored customer service performance metrics, such as call response times, resolution rates, and customer satisfaction ratings.
Identified areas of improvement in the customer service process and developed strategies to address them.
Assisted customers with product inquiries and resolving complaints promptly and professionally.
Resolved escalated customer disputes in a timely manner while maintaining good relationships with customers.
Led successful relocation of customer service operations from CA to TX, resulting in reduced headcount and a 10% improvement in order processing time.
Developed policies and procedures for handling incoming calls, emails, complaints, returns, refunds.
Analyzed feedback from customers to identify trends in order to improve the overall quality of services provided by the department.
Created reports on daily, weekly, monthly basis related to customer service activities.
QA Manager - Call Center Operations
Greenshield Financial Services
01.2008 - 07.2011
Achieved a 50% reduction in customer complaints.
Generated a first-year reduction of $250,000 in customer refunds.
Attained 98% success in resolving BBB and Attorney General complaints.
Implemented strategies that resulted in an industry-leading customer retention rate of 85%.
Conducted root cause analysis to identify defects in a timely manner.
Developed test plans, protocols and strategies to ensure the highest level of product quality.
Created detailed bug reports with accurate descriptions, steps to reproduce the issue, screenshots.
Analyzed customer feedbacks and complaints to improve product quality as well as user experience.
Managed daily activities of QA personnel such as setting goals, providing guidance and assigning tasks.