Years of extensive experience in SaaS and software customer management, specializing in operations leadership and project management. An outstanding, visionary, results-driven leader who excels in executing complex technology and system integration projects on time and within budget. History of being a Dynamic Director who can seamlessly integrate visionary leadership, technical expertise, and a results-oriented approach into any organization.
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Owner And PresidentFastsignsChicago, Il, Us -
Owner/PresidentFastsigns Feb 2024 - PresentChicagoOwner of FASTSIGNS in Chicago’s Central Business District (Loop). Providing business-to-business onsite marketing, branding fabrication and installation. -
Director, Digital Media Strategy And OperationsAdobe Nov 2020 - Sep 2023Chicago, Illinois, United StatesMaintained Account Retention Rate at 94% by optimizing field engagement through a multi-disciplinary team focused on business intelligence and customer support.Managed a $56M budget, improving profitability and reducing unnecessary expenses by 55%.Achieved 4.5/5 CSAT score through customer journey alignment to field operations impacting a $1.5B ARR digital media base.Decreased costly compensation errors by 90% and quota issues for a 350+ field team through operational rigor, increasing efficiency in four global regions. -
Sr. Manager, Digital Media Customer Success Operations At AdobeAdobe Feb 2014 - Nov 2020Chicago, Illinois, United StatesSaved 20k work hours annually for reps by consolidated customer data sources, improving CRM efficacy through Gainsight and Zendesk integration.Increased customer expansion by 15% YoY in Adobe Sign through Introduction of Customer Success KPIs, achieving above 100% net expansion and 4.7 NPS score.Reduced customer escalations by 70% by creating a product adoption knowledge base.Contributed 20% closed ARR closing quota pipeline gaps through post-sales lead generation program. -
Sr. Manager, Global Partner Enablement & OperationsCisco Systems Jun 2009 - Feb 2014Greater Chicago AreaEnhanced partner deal closures by 30% through a SaaS value-selling program.Reduced partner onboarding costs by 67%, saving an average of $181k per engagement.Increased partner revenue contribution from 8% to 32% through targeted roadshows and enablement kits -
Sr. Manager, Ca ChannelsCisco Systems Apr 2008 - Mar 2009Greater Chicago AreaDesigned team structures and proposals to expand Partner/Channel Saas support. These proposals included Day 2 support, Technical resources and a training integration into Cisco's existing partner partner certification program (Authorized Technology Partners: ATP Program). -
Manager, Enterprise AccountsWebex Communications Aug 2004 - Jul 2008Sacramento, California AreaLed a team of customer service reps who managed fortune 500 companies contracts. Maintained a rigorous 97% retention rate on our base. Won Lead Generation awards for 3 years straight for exceeding closed upsell targets. -
Sr. Instructional DesignerTellabs Mar 1999 - Jul 2003NapervilleInstructional designer and project manager for 3 top Tellabs' digital cross-connection products. Conducted needs assessments, content hierarchies, design and pilots to deliver over 20 new courses and revamp 10 existing. Courses were delivered to Service Providers including Verizon, Sprint and AT&T.
Dave F. Education Details
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Communication And Media Studies -
Continuing Education And Training Management
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Dave F. works for Fastsigns
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Dave F.'s current role is Owner and President.
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Dave F. attended Northwestern University, University Of St. Francis, University Of St. Francis.
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Dave F.'s colleagues are Cleopatra Burke, Kelly Newell, Fastsigns Omaha On Dodge, Sean Kane, Sean Allen, Branson Davis, Carlos Martinez.
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