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Tiffany Smith

Tiffany Smith

Customer Success Leader
Chicago,IL

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Customer Success leader with over 12 years of experience in fostering high-value client relationships, driving technology adoption, and leading cross-functional teams towards achieving organizational and customer-centric goals. Expert in leveraging technology for strategic advantages, with a proven track record in program management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering tangible business outcomes. Adept at navigating complex customer ecosystems, developing and mentoring talent, and driving continuous improvement in client engagement operations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Neighborhood Strategies

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Inc.
Chicago , IL
2018.10 - Current
  • Spearheads data-informed strategies enhancing community engagement and support, aligning with NHS Chicago's focus on actionable insights from neighborhood data.
  • Secures and manages over $1M in grants, demonstrating ability to drive revenue and foster strategic partnerships, key for client success and business expansion in.
  • Develops SOPs and metrics for program evaluation, mirroring outcome success metrics and value realization principles critical for Customer Success Director role.
  • Creates and updates physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Communicates all capacity, sourcing, and technology gaps with upper management.
    Increased funding from department's longest-held partners by 50%.
  • Manages cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, completing each on time and within budget constraints.
  • Champions corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhance funders reputation while positively impacting local communities.
  • Actively participates in housing policy and lending equity conferences and events as panelist and facilitator, increasing NHS Chicago's visibility and furthering conversation around equitable housing policies.

Client Solutions Director

Alorica
Chicago , IL
2010.12 - 2017.11
  • Established client management strategies for high-value accounts in Media, Education, and Healthcare sectors, closely aligning with strategic account management and senior executive relationship expansion responsibilities of CSD role.
  • Engaged client leadership to develop solutions specifically targeting client business and marketing goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams to design and execute flawless program implementation plans and presentations for clients.
  • Steered product adoption and solution innovation, leading to significant client savings and revenue growth, demonstrating alignment with Alorica's focus on adoption, value realization, and revenue expansion.
  • Analyzed client and consumer feedback and adjusted campaigns based on results.
  • Pioneered new products and solutions resulting in $1.5M in client savings and $13M in new revenue for Alorica 4-year period.
  • Achieved 95% client retention rate through consultative approaches and effective relationship management, essential for customer-centric focus of CSD position.

Account Manager

APAC Customer Services
Chicago , IL
2005.10 - 2008.04
  • Developed long-term relationships with key clients, leading to repeat business and increased revenue in the Media and Technology verticals.
  • Developed, expanded and retained multi-channel outsourced customer service programs to maximize client value while ensuring attainment of internal business and revenue goals.
  • Led evaluation of client voice recognition systems, implementing improvements that increased utilization by 38%, allowing clients to decrease hold times for live agents during period of corporate change and high call volume.
  • Increased client satisfaction by implementing tailored solutions and addressing their unique business needs.
  • Identified under-performing contract with leading client in the publishing vertical and negotiated a creative solution that turned a loss into a 30% profit while reducing overall program costs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • New Technology Innovation
  • Customer Portfolio Management
  • Project Management
  • Profitability Assessments
  • Operating Procedures and Policies
  • Customer Care
  • Client Base Retention
  • Best Practices
  • Performance Improvement
  • Client Relationship-Building
  • Digital Sales
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Cross-Channel Marketing
  • Budgeting and Expenditures
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Workflow Assessments
  • Account Management
  • Customer Experience Improvement
  • Escalation Management
  • Service Solution Development
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Contact Management Systems
  • Call Center Processes
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Project Requirements
  • Policy Improvements
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
  • Risk Mitigation Planning
  • Customer Expectations Management
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Revenue Quotas
  • Program Promotion
  • Business Objective Analysis
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Discount Rate Requirements
  • Release Optimization
  • Change Management Process
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Incident Management
  • Business Processes and Procedures
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Workforce Planning
  • Capacity Planning
  • Complaint Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Workflow Processes
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Program Metrics
  • Employee Feedback and Recognition
  • Performance Management Systems
  • Program Modification
  • Improving Organizational Standards
  • Ticket Tracking
  • Sales Program Coordination
  • Salesforce Software
  • Territory Management
  • Renewal Opportunities
  • Solution Optimization
  • Account Management Strategy
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Client Development
  • Community Advocacy
  • Client Advocacy
  • Brand Alignment Strategy
  • Profit and Loss Forecasting
  • Community Relations Expertise
  • Program Oversight
  • Annual Planning
  • Community Engagement
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Project Leadership
  • Program Operations
  • Program Development and Implementation
  • Public Outreach
  • Citizen Complaint Handling
  • Donor Solicitation
  • Outreach Strategies
  • Change Leadership
  • Volunteer Scheduling
  • Fundraising Coordination
  • Community Partnerships
  • Organizational Development
  • Community Relations Management
  • Local Government
  • Generate Reports
  • Prepare Budgets
  • Research
  • Optimize Staff Performance
  • Community Organization
  • Event Organization
  • Outreach Marketing
  • Campaign Management
  • Outreach Initiatives
  • Staff Management
  • Communications Management
  • Educational Outreach
  • Volunteer Management
  • Partnership Cultivation
  • Strategic Field Outreach Planning
  • Neighborhood Canvassing
  • Issue Resolution
  • Consumer Protection
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Grant Writing
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Awareness Campaigns
  • Cost Management
  • Financial Management
  • Budget Development
  • Event Planning
  • Key Relationship Development
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Process Improvement
  • Manage Budgets
  • Critical Thinking
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Public Relations
  • Consultancy and Advisory
  • Government Policy
  • Manage Profitability
  • Conducting Employee Orientations
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Organizational Policies
  • Proposal Reviews
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring

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Quote

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.
Viktor Frankl

Timeline

Associate Director of Neighborhood Strategies

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Inc.
2018.10 - Current

Client Solutions Director

Alorica
2010.12 - 2017.11

Account Manager

APAC Customer Services
2005.10 - 2008.04

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior

Northwestern University
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