Experienced with client relationship management, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention. Utilizes strategic planning to drive business growth and meet client needs. Track record of effective team collaboration and achieving targeted outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Executive
Systems & Software
10.2023 - Current
Negotiated upgrade contracts that maximized profit margins while maintaining competitive pricing for clients.
Maintained comprehensive knowledge of market trends, industry news,ensuring informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Built strong relationships with clients by thoroughly understanding their business objectives and pain points.
Prepared and delivered quotes to customers based on enhancement requests.
Actively participated in industry events as a representative of the company, expanding professional network connections for potential leads generation.
Streamlined internal processes to increase efficiency within the sales department, leading to quicker response times for client inquiries.
Resolved escalated customer issues professionally, maintaining client trust while protecting company interests.
Manager, Enterprise Solutions
E Source (formerly AAC Utility Partners)
06.2019 - 10.2023
Assisted various utility clients with strategy consulting, needs assessment, and software/system integrator assessment and selection for various applications including Customer Information System (CIS), Meter Data Management (MDM), Field Mobile Work Management (FMWM) and Work and Asset Management (WAM)
Management responsibilities include the overall management of the Assessment & Selection consultants to ensure projects are moving forward, milestones are being met and invoiced as forecasted
Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Facilitated effective communication among utility team members to understand business process and aging technology challenges and how to effectively evaluate vendor responses to help solve those challenges.
Participated in industry conferences, workshops, or seminars for professional development opportunities that enhanced expertise as an Assessment and Selection Consultant
Manager, Support Services
Systems & Software
10.2011 - 06.2019
Management responsibilities included focus on the overall value of customer relationships, including reference –ability and identifying improvements of both business and customer needs.
Lead operational performance improvements to reduce customer ticket volume through managing productivity and expanding product knowledge where needed.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving escalations promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Developed a strong department culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve ticket reduction goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Prior to my position as Manager, Support Services which I took on in 2017, I had various roles at Systems & Software in both Professional Services and Support which included Implementation Consultant and Client Support Analyst respectively
Upgrade Implementation
New Features Training/Implementation
Client relations and Problem Solving, Product Testing
Product Support
Weekly status calls with customer to discuss open Support Tickets
Education
High school -
RIce Memorial High School
05-1996
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
Business Process Improvement
Effective Communication
Collaborative Relationship Development
Effective Problem Resolution
Contract Management
SQL Developer
Team collaboration
Creative thinking
Consultative sales
Prior Experience
Commercial Insurance Industry, 10+ years, Vermont, California, Arizona
Timeline
Senior Account Executive
Systems & Software
10.2023 - Current
Manager, Enterprise Solutions
E Source (formerly AAC Utility Partners)
06.2019 - 10.2023
Manager, Support Services
Systems & Software
10.2011 - 06.2019
High school -
RIce Memorial High School
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