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Vivian Friese

Vernon Hills,IL

Summary

Forward-thinking professional bringing 15 years of Operational excellence in Healthcare and Educational sectors. Results-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting business objectives. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results with dedication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Analyst II, Sales Master Data, Sales Operations

Sysmex America, Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Achievements: Exceeded goals at 125% by leading 13 cross departmental trainings, developing 13 work flows and leading 5 projects in FY24. This successfully streamlined business processes to maximize efficiency after the organization’s migration to global system, SAP MDG and SAP S/4HANA.

  • Work closely with integral stakeholders: Sales, Marketing, Accounting and all other O2C teams, to support our customers and business
  • Manage pricing and contractual price activations, including GPO price partners and CRM price coding
  • Performed audits, on demand reporting and analysis of Master Data and pricing
  • Input, maintain, audit, and resolve discrepancies pertaining to all aspects of pricing
  • Product table maintenance, analysis and resolution, including new product launches
  • Master Data Governance – maintenance and analysis
  • Testing in SAP ERP QA environment

Analyst I, Sales Master Data, Sales Operations

Sysmex America, Inc.
08.2021 - 05.2024

Achievements: Developed an innovative process improvement to streamline automation in CRM for Sales. Remodeled the Merger and Acquisition business process. Within the 1st year, took over high-level workflows and trained 4 new associates.

  • Customer Master Data, pricing and product table maintenance, governance and resolution
  • CRM price coding for Sales Quotes, Sales Order Package Review to ensure accurate pricing for our customers
  • M&A Lead, project management, EDI and GHX customer onboarding and management
  • Lead and facilitate new hire training
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements

Senior Customer Service Representative, Customer Operations

Sysmex America, Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2021

Achievements: Within 60 days, chosen by management to collaborate on a company-wide Siemens Business Project. This project expanded global supply, distribution, sales and services for new product lines.

  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals
  • Trained and directed new employees in call script use, conflict resolution, and data entry practices to boost customer satisfaction ratings
  • Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
  • Work with Operational Teams to develop more efficient processes with minimal impact to our customers

Customer Service Representative, Customer Operations

Sysmex America, Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2021

Achievements: Within 1st year, appointed to manage the relationship with our largest distributor, McKesson, to renew 3,000 + standing orders. I received 50+ Manager Recognitions within first 15 months.

  • Advanced level of service and a resource for our customers with purpose, excellence and a sense of urgency
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information
  • Mentor and train new Customer Service Representatives on Five9, Zendesk, SAP and other systems
  • Lead for higher-level escalations and resolution for our large accounts
  • Manage communication and relationships with a cross-functional focus for internal and external customers

Office Coordinator

Athletico Physical Therapy
12.2017 - 11.2019

Achievements: Within 10 months, recognized as top performer in the Region for exceeding quotas, customer service and meeting KPI budget and sales goals. Resolved outstanding medical accounts receivable at a rate of 40.32% higher than the rest of the Region.

  • Management of office personnel including staff scheduling, administrative policies and procedures
  • Relationship building with patients, healthcare organizations, health insurance representatives
  • Patient scheduling in EMR NextGen, patient education, analyzing sales trends, KPI reports
  • New employee onboarding and training, I-9, E-Verify
  • Accounts receivable, insurance verifications, prior authorizations

Assistant Director

Bright Horizons Family Solutions at CDW
10.2015 - 12.2017

Achievements: Within 1st year, acquired business accreditation through a tedious process of quality rating and improvement standards with INCCRRA. Remodeled an employee training and development program to achieve 100% compliance with state and corporate regulations, Licensing and Health Department codes.

  • Managed a team of 30+ employees
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
  • Employee onboarding, I-9, E-Verify, time sheet review/approval
  • Directed Health, Safety and Policy compliance, all staff training and team meetings
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members
  • Acquired new clients for the business
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
  • Managed Social Media Marketing, Website Editing, Promotional and Community Events
  • Diversity and Inclusion Liaison for our division of 8 states on the National Level Employee Advisory Group

Certified Safe Care Home Visitor

Montezuma Public Health Department
06.2014 - 01.2015

Achievement: Recognized as # 1 performer across Colorado, for maintaining the highest rate of client compliance, under Governor's Child Welfare Plan.

  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations, and medical practices
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build awareness
  • Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions
  • Provided in-home parent education utilizing an evidence-based program to at-risk families
  • Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and preparing evaluation reports
  • Expanded and fostered partnership with DHS to increase referrals for prevention services
  • Maintained active, full client caseload and maximized outreach and marketing efforts

Skills

  • BI dashboards
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Continuous improvement
  • Process enhancement
  • Strategic visioning

Accomplishments

CEO Special Team Award Recipient for contributions, exceeding goals and the successful completion on the Siemens Urinalysis Business Transfer Team. – Sysmex CEO May 2022


Award of Excellence for, “Extraordinary contributions, taking initiative, expanding new ideas, enthusiastic and positive attitude and being flexible.” -Bright Horizons Family Solutions 2017

Timeline

Analyst II, Sales Master Data, Sales Operations

Sysmex America, Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Analyst I, Sales Master Data, Sales Operations

Sysmex America, Inc.
08.2021 - 05.2024

Senior Customer Service Representative, Customer Operations

Sysmex America, Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2021

Customer Service Representative, Customer Operations

Sysmex America, Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2021

Office Coordinator

Athletico Physical Therapy
12.2017 - 11.2019

Assistant Director

Bright Horizons Family Solutions at CDW
10.2015 - 12.2017

Certified Safe Care Home Visitor

Montezuma Public Health Department
06.2014 - 01.2015