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Scott Headlee

Scott Headlee

Accomplished IT Professional
Florence,KY

Summary

As a dynamic and results-driven Customer Success Executive, I specialize in enhancing client relationships and optimizing product adoption through data-driven strategies. My expertise lies in leveraging customer insights to identify trends, measure success metrics, and develop actionable insights that drive meaningful outcomes. I excel at designing and executing tailored strategies to boost engagement, advocacy, and expansion opportunities, while fostering long-term client loyalty.

With a strong background in managing executive-level support, I’ve successfully led cross-functional teams across sales, product, and support to deliver impactful results for high-stakes projects. My approach focuses on building strategic partnerships that align client priorities with organizational goals, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. By conducting in-depth business reviews, I help clients reduce churn and create sustainable growth by tailoring solutions that meet their evolving needs.

Key strengths include:

• Customer Engagement: Building trust and driving long-term relationships with clients through personalized solutions.

• Escalation Management: Effectively resolving complex issues by working collaboratively across teams to find timely, effective solutions.

• Upselling and Revenue Growth: Identifying upsell opportunities and leveraging client insights to boost revenue and maximize value.

• KPIs Building & Tracking: Developing and tracking key performance indicators to measure success and inform actionable strategies.

• Strategic Account Management: Managing key accounts with a focus on aligning client goals with business objectives to drive growth.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Ensuring alignment between clients and internal teams, fostering collaboration for shared success.

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Crafting and executing well-defined strategies to meet business objectives and drive results.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working across departments to ensure seamless execution and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Proficiency in Atlassian Products (Jira/Confluence): Utilizing industry-leading tools to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and boost productivity.

With a proven track record in driving client success, reducing churn, and optimizing product adoption, I bring a results-driven mindset and a collaborative spirit to every interaction. I thrive in dynamic environments where my skills in strategic planning, data analysis, and cross-functional leadership can contribute to organizational growth and customer satisfaction.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-headlee/

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Success Executive

Cisco Systems Inc.
02.2024 - 11.2024

During this tenure, I focused on aligning Cisco’s cutting-edge solutions with evolving customer needs, utilizing deep insights to deliver customized outcomes that added tangible value. My role involved designing and executing data-driven success strategies to elevate client proficiency through impactful training programs. Additionally, I proactively analyzed trends to identify process optimization opportunities and improve operational effectiveness. Building trust and fostering lasting relationships were key to driving sustainable business growth and long-term partnerships. 🌟

Key Accomplishments:


✅ Drove a 20% increase in product usage and generated over $2M in upsell revenue by aligning Cisco’s solutions with client objectives.
✅ Enhanced customer satisfaction scores from 4.3 to 4.8 out of 5 by delivering high-quality executive-level support.
✅ Reduced support requests by more than 15% through streamlined onboarding and optimized account management practices.
✅ Lowered customer churn by 10% through strategic Quarterly Business Reviews and stronger client engagement.

Service Delivery Manager

Cisco Systems Inc.
01.2021 - 02.2024

In this capacity, I bolstered client retention and ensured flawless service delivery by resolving operational challenges and driving cross-functional collaboration. I tracked key performance indicators, introduced targeted process enhancements, and effectively managed escalations to maintain top-tier service standards and customer confidence.


Serving as a primary liaison, I addressed customer concerns promptly, coordinating with internal teams to deliver swift and satisfactory resolutions. I also optimized project outcomes by balancing resource allocation, forecasting future needs, and refining staffing strategies for maximum efficiency.


Notable Achievements:


✅ Delivered a 15% improvement in performance with an impressive 99.73% success rate, managing 3,300 changes and over 250 DMZ projects annually for one of Cisco’s largest Managed Services agreements.
✅ Spearheaded service delivery improvements by aligning operations with a $48M project portfolio, collaborating seamlessly with Sales and Engineering teams.
✅ Boosted operational efficiency by 20% through innovative workflow adjustments and process upgrades.

Project Lead & Business Requirements Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2021

I played a key role in accelerating project completion ahead of schedule by developing detailed roadmaps, managing critical timelines, and fostering effective cross-level communication. I consistently delivered impactful results by crafting strategic project plans with clear metrics, anticipating potential challenges, and aligning teams to meet objectives efficiently.


Key Accomplishments:


✅ Successfully migrated over 165,000 users to a unified communications platform for Bank of America, ensuring uninterrupted service during Cisco’s largest Unified Communications project.
✅ Led a multi-million-dollar network upgrade across 3,500 branches, replacing legacy circuits with advanced MPLS Ethernet solutions to maximize performance and scalability.
✅ Reduced network downtime by 40% through a $3M connectivity project that upgraded outdated T-1 circuits to Ethernet and LTE solutions, significantly improving reliability for one of the world’s largest banks.

Project Manager

Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2013

I defined project scope, objectives, and deliverables by creating comprehensive plans that included timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. I led global data center and network infrastructure projects for a Fortune 200 company, designing and implementing intricate security solutions.
My efforts in strengthening security measures resulted in compliance with international standards and regulations. I also provided strategic advice to clients, tailoring technical solutions to meet their long-term objectives.


Key Accomplishments:


✅ Streamlined project execution, cutting delivery times by 25% through precise planning, optimized resource allocation, and improved collaboration.
✅ Developed detailed project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, boosting project efficiency by 15% and reducing costs by 10%.

Education

Bachelors - Urban Planning

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
06.2003

Skills

  • Customer Success & Service Delivery Management
  • Strategic Planning & Business Growth
  • Problem Solving
  • Atlassian Products (Jira/Confluence)
  • Executive Relationships
  • Account Management
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis and Budgeting
  • Client Retention & Engagement
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
  • Risk & Change Management
  • Full Life Cycle Project Management

Certification

Certified Scrum Master – Oct. 2024

Cisco Customer Success Manager Certification – April 2024

Cisco Servies Manager Certification – Oct. 2021

Cisco Professional Services Engineer Certification – Oct. 2021

ITIL 4 Foundation Certification – 2025

Timeline

Customer Success Executive

Cisco Systems Inc.
02.2024 - 11.2024

Service Delivery Manager

Cisco Systems Inc.
01.2021 - 02.2024

Project Lead & Business Requirements Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2021

Project Manager

Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2013

Bachelors - Urban Planning

University of Cincinnati
Scott HeadleeAccomplished IT Professional