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My duties here are to lead a team of six professionals, driving growth to meet individual and corporate objectives. Ensure the management of $22+ million in ARR, with a focus on maintaining customer retention and achieving up-sell and cross-sell targets. Prioritize the personal and professional development of each team member, fostering a high-performance culture.Some key achievements in this role include:* Increased customer retention rate by 15% over two years through targeted engagement strategies.* Drove a 20% increase in up-sell and cross-sell revenue, contributing an additional $3.2 million to ARR* Reduced team attrition by implementing personalized development plans and regular internal feedback sessions.* Enhanced customer general satisfaction scores by optimizing customer success processes and improving response times.* Executed implementation of a significant price and packaging restructuring and lead change management for the teams shitf in the scope of work based on an acquisition of another company.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Here I resolved strategic customer issues within the Customer Success team to drive long-term client retention and satisfaction. Collaborated with management to optimize employee onboarding processes, ensuring smooth integration and rapid productivity. continued to Manage around 1,400 account books of business.Some key achievements in this role include:* Enhanced onboarding efficiency by 25%, reducing new employee ramp-up time by two weeks.* Increased team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing project management tools.

Managed 1,800 account books of business, balancing multiple projects to enhance team efficiency, document workflows, and maintained $2 million in ARR.Some key achievements in this role include:* Significantly Reduced customer churn by implementing a customer feedback loop and refining service offerings.* Spearheaded four team initiatives annually, contributing to sustained growth and meticulous process documentation

In this role, I streamlined post-sales operations by leading a dedicated team to manage implementation, activation, escalation, and offboarding processes, ensuring a cohesive customer journey. Enhanced team performance through the introduction of specialized roles, fostering growth and efficiency as the organization expanded. Collaborated closely with leadership to secure buy-in for strategic initiatives, resulting in improved operational coherence and team alignment.Some key achievements in this role include:* Increased post-sales efficiency by 30% by implementing standardized procedures across the customer life cycle, and created materials for new employee training.* Reduced customer onboarding time through streamlined activation processes.* Improvement in customer satisfaction scores by effectively managing escalations and reducing resolution times.* Maintained a remarkable 98.9% gross retention rate, demonstrating strong customer loyalty and satisfaction with our monthly product offerings.

Greater Chicago Area

I revitalized support protocols to improve efficiency and customer engagement. Collaborated with the marketing team to produce monthly newsletters and support various design initiatives. Contributed to the company's growth by ensuring the support team's adherence to service standards and fostering a customer-centric environment. Developed strategies to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction. Provided mentorship to new team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.Some key achievements in this role include:* Achieved the "Fastest Grower" accolade from management within three months of joining the team.* Recognized as the quickest to earn the "Subject Matter Expert" award during an all-hands meeting.* Boosted team productivity through the development and implementation of strategies focused on performance improvement.* Reduced response times by streamlining support processes and ensuring strict adherence to service standards.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Freelance Graphic Designer/editor/ and co-creator of what would become Creative Petersen LLC. Managed a small number of clients, delivering design guidance and advice as well as creating various materials for web and print.

design, digital and print material for various events.

Trinity International University

I served as a resident assistant for a dormitory. oversaw 20 students directly and 210 students with a support team.