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Tim Coughlin

Remote

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant/Advisor

Caret, LLC
09.2023 - Current
  • Formulated strategic business solutions for portfolio of 5 clients, enhancing operational efficiency by up to 25% through comprehensive market analysis and tailored improvement plans
  • Provided expert advice and recommendations on improving business processes resulting in decreases of sales cycle length by up to 15%
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Director of Customer Success

Unite Us
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Led dedicated team of 10 customer success and sales representatives across 5 states selling enterprise healthcare SaaS solution to c-level healthcare and government leaders
  • Achieved 125% of full year target in 3 quarters
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty, leading to 25% increase in customer retention rates.

State Director

Unite Us
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed team of 12 Sales, Customer Success, Marketing and Government Affairs staff to achieve 130% of target on Wisconsin launch of Unite Us, enterprise SaaS solution for healthcare.
  • Owned region's business performance, forecasts and strategies, communicating to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating supportive work environment where all employees could thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.
  • Recognized quarter over quarter with 'Be a Good Human' award for embodying company values as manager.

Founder / Managing Director

NexTo
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Developed and implemented technical solution to distribute more than 3 million resources (including face coverings, hand sanitizer, diapers, food, etc) to essential businesses during COVID-19
  • Led team of 15 software engineers, analysts, and sales reps in solving supply chain bottlenecks for essential businesses (hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, law enforcement, child care, etc)
  • Facilitated partnership development to lead FEMA response distribution across state, deploying 9 semi-trucks of product to essential workers.

Adjunct Faculty - Evaluation of Programs (SW-794)

University of Wisconsin
01.2014 - 12.2021
  • Developed and delivered extensive curriculum for SW-794 'Evaluation of Programs', which led to 95% student satisfaction rate
  • Prepared over 1,000 students for advanced program evaluation roles within diverse social sector environments
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.

Director, Strategic Partnerships

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
04.2012 - 03.2021
  • Generated $6 million revenue through response to state and Federal RFPs to promote successful cross-sector collaboration in education, healthcare, and government sectors
  • Led organization's strategic partnerships of executives in public, private and social sectors, including CEOs from Fortune 250 companies such as Harley Davidson, Northwestern Mutual, Rockwell and others
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Led Quality Rating & Improvement Standards (QRIS) refinement for state affecting over 1,200 child cares and schools.

Portfolio Manager

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
04.2012 - 07.2015
  • Responsible for vision and direction of organization's investments of Education-related programs
  • Managed $10 million portfolio with more than 50 philanthropic investments
  • Optimized asset allocation for improved returns with thorough market research and analysis.

Director

JVS
03.2008 - 04.2012
  • Founder of Bridges to College, designed and implemented this college to career preparation program achieving over $16 million in taxpayer savings to date
  • Oversaw client growth of over 200% in 3 year period, majority of new customers through friends and family referral
  • Boosted client and staff satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.

Consultant

Bridge Over Troubled Waters
05.2010 - 06.2011
  • Advised organization on addressing changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Assisted in marketing and communication plan resulting in over $500,000 in grants
  • Trained new team to develop united and effective delivery of service.

Director Workforce Development

JVS
04.2007 - 03.2008
  • Directed youth workforce department, designing solutions to support and employ high school students toward on track graduation and future employment success
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Founded Boston Youth Workforce Collaborative (BYWC), consortium of over 50 businesses and employment candidates
  • Served hundreds of employer customers resulting in over 1,000 successful job placements.

Outreach Director

Bridge Over Troubled Waters
07.2005 - 08.2006
  • Facilitated development of culturally responsive programming that addressed unique needs of diverse communities, serving over 1,500 clients per year.
  • Established network of over 100 organizations in public, private and social sectors
  • Developed first dynamic customer-centric internal database of Metro-Boston services shared amongst service providers.

Education

Master's of Social Work -

Boston University
Boston, MA
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Theology -

Gordon College
Wenham, MA
01.2003

Skills

  • Self-Directed
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Problem Resolution
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Document and Records Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Performance Tracking
  • Team Leadership
  • Cultural Awareness

Volunteer

City of Racine 11/2016 - Present 

  • Support over 35 kids to be active in the winter months through skiing and snowboarding.
  • Provide mentorship and snowboard coaching.
  • Recruit new members to the program resulting in 100% growth in last 5 years.


Coalition for Children's Mental Health, 01/2016 - Present 

  • Member of the steering committee formed to write and present towards successful award of $1.25 million launch grant.
  • Coordinated the participation of region's 5 hospital health systems partnership on children's mental health.
  • Advise and support the coalition director on strategic planning and corporate partnership.


Governor's Early Childhood Advisory Council, 01/2014 - 03/2021 

  • Provided direction and consultation to Governor and Department Secretaries on Wisconsin's child services including child care, mental health, pediatric care, and others.
  • Contributed to successful award of over $1.5 million towards childhood quality initiatives.
  • Facilitated reports and presentations to full committee of over 100 public servants for approval and action.


Milwaukee Tech Hub, 05/2014 - 12/2017 

  • Supported Northwestern Mutual's design and partnership of now formed MKE Tech Hub organization.
  • Recruited over 30 social and education sector partners to join coalition as sector-relevant voices.
  • Served on committee to address broadband access for area students leading to creation of 5 local and statewide initiatives.

Timeline

Consultant/Advisor

Caret, LLC
09.2023 - Current

Director of Customer Success

Unite Us
01.2023 - 09.2023

State Director

Unite Us
03.2021 - 01.2023

Founder / Managing Director

NexTo
03.2020 - 12.2021

Adjunct Faculty - Evaluation of Programs (SW-794)

University of Wisconsin
01.2014 - 12.2021

Director, Strategic Partnerships

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
04.2012 - 03.2021

Portfolio Manager

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
04.2012 - 07.2015

Consultant

Bridge Over Troubled Waters
05.2010 - 06.2011

Director

JVS
03.2008 - 04.2012

Director Workforce Development

JVS
04.2007 - 03.2008

Outreach Director

Bridge Over Troubled Waters
07.2005 - 08.2006

Master's of Social Work -

Boston University

Bachelor of Science - Theology -

Gordon College
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