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Overview
Work History
Skills
Key Achievements
Technical Skills
Certification
Awards and Achievements
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Sofia Brydges

Simi Valley,United States

Summary

Results-driven Customer Service Professional with 8+ years of experience building exceptional client relationships, leading high-performing teams, and consistently exceeding satisfaction targets. Proven track record of increasing customer satisfaction by 32%, managing multi-million dollar client portfolios, and transforming service delivery processes. Combines strong relationship-building skills with strategic problem-solving to enhance customer loyalty and drive business growth. Expertise in remote collaboration, team development, and implementing service excellence initiatives across multiple locations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Regency Lighting
11.2022 - Current

●Manage client relationships for multiple national lighting projects totaling over $2.5M

annually, ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction

●Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute solutions that meet exacting client

specifications, resolve technical conflicts, and exceed customer expectations

●Build strategic partnerships with suppliers and design professionals, creating synergies that

elevate service quality and streamline resource allocation

●Create standardized documentation and reporting processes, increasing team efficiency

and communication clarity with clients

●Proactively anticipate and resolve challenges before they impact customer experience or

delivery timelines

Regional Sales Director

Digital Lumens
10.2020 - 10.2021

●Improved customer retention by 28% through enhanced service and follow-up processes

across three-state territory

●Enhanced customer satisfaction by proactively collaborating with product teams to improve

features based on client feedback

●Cultivated key relationships with architects and contractors across three states, translating

market insights into service improvements that directly enhanced customer satisfaction

●Managed $1.9M client pipeline while consistently exceeding targets through strategic

account development and relationship cultivation

Customer Service Supervisor & Account Manager

Regency Lighting
10.2014 - 09.2020

Led team of 9 customer service representatives to achieve $30M annual revenue,

establishing key client relationships and securing competitive bids through strategic pricing

optimization

Achieved a 32% increase in customer satisfaction scores, successfully maintained

service-level KPIs across all client accounts

Recognized by management for exceptional leadership during a company-wide service

transformation initiative

Fostered team growth through personalized mentorship programs, enhancing productivity

while developing strong industry knowledge via educational partnerships

Analyzed market trends to refine service offerings, resulting in successful competitive bid

acquisitions and strengthened client retention rates

Orchestrated cross-departmental initiatives to streamline service delivery, enhancing

operational efficiency while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction

Developed and implemented standardized customer service protocols that improved

response times and resolution rates

Senior Operations Manager, Supervisor

Arclight Cinemas
04.2006 - 10.2014

Orchestrated operational excellence across multiple cinema locations, serving over 2 million

guests yearly with exceptional service standards

Pioneered comprehensive staff development programs for over 100 employees that

transformed service standards, resulting in measurable improvements in customer

retention and positive feedback

●Led cross-functional teams through operational challenges, implementing systematic

solutions that enhanced customer experience●

Fostered an environment of teamwork and accountability, mentoring staff members to

advance into leadership roles while maintaining exceptional service stand

Adjunct Faculty Member

California Lutheran University
08.2023 - 05.2024

●Taught undergraduate courses in Marketing to classes of up to 35 students, consistently

receiving high course evaluation scores

●Assessed and improved student performance through constructive feedback and tailored

support

●Mentored students on academic and career development, demonstrating strong relationship-building and communication skills

Skills

  • Project management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Service Excellence & Quality Improvement
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Remote Team Coordination
  • Performance Coaching & Mentorship
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Client Retention Strategies
  • Service Process Optimization
  • Account Management
  • Customer Success Management
  • Service-Level KPI Management

Key Achievements

✓ Enhanced Satisfaction Scores
Achieved a 32% increase in customer satisfaction, maintaining high service-level KPIs.

✓ Team Leadership Excellence
Led team of 9 to achieve $30M annual revenue while fostering growth through personalized mentorship programs.

✓ Service Transformation Success
Recognized by management for leadership during company-wide service transformation initiative.

Technical Skills

CRM & Communication Platforms: Salesforce • HubSpot • MS 365
Project Management: Asana • Smartsheets
Collaboration Tools: Remote team management experience across multiple states

Certification

M.B.A.
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA (May 2020)

B.S. Degree in Business Management
California State University, Northridge, CA (May 2011)


Awards and Achievements

  • Rising Star Award - Digital Lumens, 2021
  • External Consultant - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 2019
  • Dean's List - California Lutheran University, 2019
  • Dean's List - California State University Northridge, 2011

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Member

California Lutheran University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Project Manager

Regency Lighting
11.2022 - Current

Regional Sales Director

Digital Lumens
10.2020 - 10.2021

Customer Service Supervisor & Account Manager

Regency Lighting
10.2014 - 09.2020

Senior Operations Manager, Supervisor

Arclight Cinemas
04.2006 - 10.2014
Sofia Brydges