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Customer Success Manager

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Senior Customer Success Manager

Promoted into the Customer Success Manager, Scaled role, I was responsible for creating the company's first roadmap for scaling existing customers.

I increased ARR by ~$20k in < 3 months by identifying upsell opps based on customer usage data, proactively noting cost-saving measures for customers through early renewals.

I also created a 365 day success plan for all customers, setting expectations and deliverables for first 30 days, 60 days, and quarterly check-ins.

Customer Success Manager, Scaled

As a team of one in User Success, I was responsible for the day-to-day management and resolution of any inquiries or troubleshooting requests from our users. Using Intercom as our primary communication tool for support, I was able to:

- Increase CSAT to 96% by resolving ~20 inbound support tickets per day
- Create 75+ custom responses for the AI chat agent, answering ~90% of customer questions, and resulting in ~50% resolution without teammate involvement, increasing support bandwidth
- Save the company approx. $32k in operating costs by reducing median resolution time by an average of 30 minutes
- Manage audit of Knowledge Base articles, editing 80+ existing articles, and creating 10+ new articles

User Success

NationBuilder

As the account manager for 50 Enterprise customers, I was committed to their success, satisfaction, and retention. Using my relationship-building skills and empathy for the common challenges faced by my customers, I guided them in leveraging the platform effectively, translating their goals into achievable milestones.

I drove adoption by providing technical troubleshooting and strategic coaching on a daily basis, while actively contributing ideas to enhance the effectiveness of the global team. I identified and addressed potential risks to customer retention, and advocated for customers by representing their needs to the Product and Engineering teams.

Highlights include:
⇢ Exceeded growth and revenue retention targets (203% and 132% averages) through strategic identification of customer growth areas.
⇢ Generated $850k in renewals revenue by providing strategic solutions, generating customer ROI, showcasing lifetime value, and ensuring optimal product performance to minimize churn.
⇢ Developed and implemented a first-ever custom online learning course, encompassing 15+ modules, 75+ topic lessons, 100+ content pieces, and 200+ edits.
⇢ Expanded product adoption by creating 150+ materials of use case-focused documentation, webinars, and blogs, enhancing customer education and marketing efforts.
⇢ Collaborated on post-sales implementation deliverables for 20 customers, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
⇢ Partnered with Revenue Operations to close 100% of new bundled upsell opportunities and deliver ROI-driven add-ons to maximize customer satisfaction and product adoption.
⇢ Administered and analyzed 100+ pieces of user feedback, providing revenue-driven recommendations for product enhancements, including API offerings.
⇢ Skills: Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) | Slack | Coda | Trello | Jira | Intercom | Asana | Any.do | Canva | Adobe | Dropbox | 1Password | 15Five | Zoom | Loom | Tango | Scribe | Coassemble | Notion

Customer Success Manager (Enterprise Account Manager)

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County

Highlights include:

⇢ Developed strategic roadmap to grow 50+ enterprise account investments, managing $1.45M+ in annual revenue and leading programmatic engagement.

⇢ Identified engagement and adoption gaps across 30+ opportunities. Utilized cost-benefit analysis to iterate and enhance strategic plans for FY20 and FY21.

⇢ Successfully lead the transition from in-person events to virtual format in March 2020. Adapted, produced, and hosted the organization's inaugural Virtual Women's Build program through live events featuring community stakeholders, key accounts, and partners.

⇢ Created compelling communications to grow activation from funders, stakeholders, and internal audiences while promoting the organization's brand and core principles.

Skills: Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) | Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) | Blackbaud (Raiser's Edge) | Classy | Constant Contact | VolunteerHub | Canva | Adobe

Director of Partnerships (Corporate Relations)

The V Foundation

Working with the V Foundation under a Contract Consultant role, I oversaw all aspects and strategies of community engagement and outreach for The Victory Ride to Cure Cancer annual fundraiser. The 2019 fundraising goal is over $400K and the event has trended evenly YOY from 2018.

The V Foundation and The Victory Ride to Cure Cancer are advancing and bolstering community awareness, engagement and activation through the strategic development of grassroots outreach plans. My highest focus was on cultivating and mobilizing corporate and community partnerships to create multiple fundraising sources. Our reach goal was to boost team participation to a minimum of 20 teams combining a minimum of 740 participants.

Consultant - Community Engagement and Outreach, The Victory Ride

Lahey Health

With Lahey Health I was an integral part of the team that directed fundraising and stewardship activities through affinity programs. I engaged nearly 15,000 constituents that supported philanthropy of the Lahey Health system.

Highlights include:
•	Grew annual recurring revenue by $350K+ in under 6 months through acquiring, activating, and managing 15K+ clients across engagement programs.OY. 
•	Developed and executed onboarding material and training on SaaS platform, translating technical elements by creating 10+ bespoke manuals and evergreen how-to guides for internal and external partner use.

Skills: Google Suite | Raiser's Edge | Teamraiser | Luminate | Blackbaud | Adobe Suite

Associate Director, Philanthropy Programs (Affinity)

Phillips Academy

With Phillips Academy I returned to an Alumni Engagement role, overseeing a larger territory. I managed 10 accounts of active alumni volunteer committees, comprised of 15+ members, and engaged constituencies in the three largest regions: NYC, Northern California, & Southern California.

I executed 60+ unique events to drive customer engagement and new revenue generation opportunities that impacted over 6,000 constituents and achieved a benchmark 10% increase in unique engagement through the execution of bespoke, complex programs and targeted outreach through digital and social media communications.

The highlight of this experience was the opportunity to develop and complete multiple regional Head of School events each year, engaging the alumni community around the Academy’s leadership. When the Academy launched a new $400M capital campaign my team and I developed and executed 3 campaign launch events in a single quarter. These events hosted the Head of School as the guest speaker to promote the new campaign.

Skills: Microsoft Office Suite | Datatel | EverTrue | Graduway | EventFarm | Cvent

Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce

Familial obligations required my return to MA. I was connected to the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, who needed a part-time Membership Coordinator. This role was mutually beneficial as I was able to help boost their revenue while fine-tuning my sales and networking skills and exposing myself to the local business community.

In my tenure, I personally closed 80% of new memberships, boosted retention and performed membership-to-benefit analysis; increased revenue for Chamber, and brand awareness and value for clientele.

Requiring full-time work, I accepted a role in the education industry again and remained a volunteer with GHCC.

Membership Coordinator

Occidental College

Seeking a different application for engagement, I moved to LA and accepted a role with Occidental College as the Assistant Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement. The goal for this role was to create and maintain involvement and a sense of ownership among Alumni and student-body parents of the College. 

We developed and implemented nationwide, strategic engagement plans for more than 22,000 constituents from 10 regional alumni chapters and 12 alumni affinity groups. This required the recruitment, training and management of a team of over 20 volunteer leaders who, in turn, executed engagement events. A point of pride for me was the creation of 10 identity-based groups to support on-campus collaboration and scholarship fundraising efforts. These groups were vital to increase visibility, awareness, and engagement among the diverse alumni body and offering more opportunities for inclusion.

Skills: Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets) | Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) | Smartsheet | iModules | WebEx | Cvent | Perfect Venue | Adobe Suite

Assistant Director of Alumni And Parent Engagement

With 15+ years of diverse experience in non-profit, education, SaaS, and media, I bring a ton of valuable insights and diverse viewpoints to customer success, advocacy, and enablement. I'm a pro at communicating across different platforms and connecting with people wherever they are. In conversations, I always bring empathy into the mix. It's not just about explaining what's important, but also why it's crucial for both the customer *and* the company.

My boundless curiosity has made me an exceptional relationship builder, a colleague who cares deeply for others, and an enthusiastic collaborator who is obsessed with all things Customer Experience.

Whether I’m talking to a customer or collaborating on a project, my mission is to:
⇢ Quickly understand the end goal
⇢ Uncover the pain points
⇢ Get creative on strategic solutions
⇢ Empower others

I was the first non-cheerleader in my high school history to be named “Most Spirited” in the yearbook superlatives.

(I can’t point to any records specifically, but there aren’t any records refuting it either, so…)

I guess you could say my enthusiasm for customer success and advocacy is just a part of my DNA. (But I’ll also bring the pom-poms to meetings, just in case.)

If you’re looking for someone who can communicate value, translate customer feedback into actionable insights, loves strategizing on how to make the most of a product, and isn’t afraid to ask lots of questions - let's connect!

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Some recent achievements:
⇢ Exceeding growth and retention targets (203% and 132% averages) for a portfolio of 40+ B2B and B2B2C global enterprise customers
⇢ Building and managing 15+ learning modules and 75+ topic lessons; writing 100+ pieces of content; and executing 200+ edits for an enterprise customer's custom online learning course.
⇢ Increasing global product adoption by creating 150+ pieces of segment-focused documentation, customized workflows, and onboarding training decks for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Other highlights:
⇢ Give-first mentality
⇢ Epic trivia teammate
⇢ If Googling things was a professional sport, I’d be Serena Williams
⇢ High EQ - I *can* read vibes through Slack messages and Zoom calls

✨Opinions/views are my own✨

Ashleigh Bergh Duggan ✨

Nicarao Advisors LLC

Providing fractional sales and business development services. Strategic Planning and Execution; Leadership and Team Development; Sales and Marketing; and Customer Relationship Management.

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Liberty Latin America

Sought to take on oversight of company’s largest supplier contract to ensure compliance, identify and address performance issues. Member of governance committee. Shrunk contract costs significantly and maintained a positive vendor relationship despite changes in scope of contracted services.

Director - Contract Management

Cable & Wireless Communications

Recruited for a role that swiftly changed into 100% pandemic response to address issues that arose concerning daily operations. Since there was no playbook on how to conduct business during such a time, created and implemented Covid_19 procedures in only 5 days. Ensured ongoing service to customers for installation of video, internet, and telephony services through the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Director - Technology & Operations

TalentAdore

Completed a series of courses through the University of Helsinki on artificial intelligence (AI), which led to my being contacted by company founder. Tapped to help the CEO of this innovative startup offering a new, AI cloud and SaaS based virtual recruitment tool to carry out three critical initiatives in North America. First, assess the product compared to existing solutions on the market in the US, then canvas market to evaluate potential demand. Lastly, create a strategic plan and a solid go-to-market (G2M) strategy.

Developed and implemented grassroot initiatives that helped the company gain traction in the market with limited resources.

Advisor

ADTRAN

Promoted to lead a small team in LATAM to provide telecom solutions to corporate clients. Oversaw regional operations including strategic planning, marketing and resource allocations. Personally managed 6 accounts to help drive sales, and assisted team in closing sales. 

Conducted in-depth analysis to determine most effective channels to drive sales with distribution partners swiftly. Positioned Adtran as the equipment provider of choice to affiliates of one of the largest corporations worldwide (America Movil) despite an extremely challenging sales goal.

Vice President - Regional Sales Latin America

Recruited to aggressively grow customer base first in Mexico and then LATAM with a team of sales engineers engaged in business development activities. Implemented formal processes, procedures and account management protocols to accelerate productivity and drive excellent performance and customer satisfaction.

Increased capture rate exponentially, won a multimillion-dollar, strategically vital bid to provide services for a division of the largest Spanish content producer in the world, a multibillion-dollar giant. Rapidly built brand awareness of the company’s products in the region.

Director Strategic Business Development

Nokia

Handpicked by executive management to drive sales growth in select LATAM regions with a team of 20 account managers and solutions engineers. Held P&L accountability of more than $50M. Created a clear sales operation plan to support and guide growth goals. 

Addressed collections issues by cutting accounts payable days by 200% and increasing sales to late customers by 15%. Trained, groomed and motivated team resulting a 20% improvement in sales to existing customers.

Area Vice President – Central America, Andean Region & Mexico

Chosen by executive management to develop and implement a strategic sales plan to seize sales opportunities following the acquisition of an American telecom provider by one of the largest global telecommunications provider (Telefonica). 

Built a 60-member high performing sales team from scratch to serve Telefonica clients in 5 Latin American countries. Won large multi-year contracts and paved the way for robust future business development opportunities.

Area Vice President – Andean Region Telefonica Customer Business Team

Asked to build a new sales organization from scratch in Mexico. Recruited, hired and trained a team of 30 that included account managers, project managers, solutions engineers and supply chain managers to service clients in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador.

Generated titanic revenues from a large contract and YOY incremental sales after initial contract period. Established a formidable presence in these 4 countries.

Country Manager - Mexico

Recruited based on earlier finance experience. Managed finance operations in LATAM market place to support planned growth in this region. Rapidly built strategic relationships with financial institutions that resulted in robust funding to support sales.

Director- Project Finance

Rabobank

Trade & Project Finance
Negotiated in collaboration with account managers to close structured trade finance transactions for the food and agricultural business sector. Utilized credit enhancement from Export Credit Agencies, Multilateral Development Banks and the private insurance market to provide exceptional sales and service. Generated $3- 5M in portfolio customer sales.

Vice President

VP|SD|Sales ExecutiveǀDriving Strong Revenue Growth for Technology Companies Globally through Strategic Partnerships and High Performing Teams

Throughout my career, I’ve been sought to develop business in new markets, turn around sales in underperforming regions, and accelerate growth in established markets. At the same time, I’ve enjoyed building and leading large, customer-centric teams that are instilled with the mindset that we’re in the business of providing innovative solutions to meet every client’s unique needs.

I’ve also held operational roles which have complemented my sales and leadership background. It’s been rewarding to identify cost-saving opportunities and to improve top- and bottom-line results by streamlining back-office processes and procedures. 

My global experience includes regions spanning the U.S. and Latin America (LATAM) and I’m proficient in Spanish and Portuguese with a deep respect for diverse cultures and people. 

Highlights:

STRATEGIC PLANNING & EXECUTION – Developed and implemented sales strategies that enabled Adtran to deliver telecommunication solutions for corporate clients in LATAM and catapult revenues in a historically low volume market (less than $2M annually) to more than $30M annually. Built strong and cohesive relationships with distribution and alliance partners.

LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT– Motivated, mentored and led numerous teams of managerial, technical and sales professionals including project and supply chain managers, account managers, and solution engineers who contributed measurably to the growth and success of companies such as Nokia Networks and Adtran. Groomed a team to hit 120% over target while increasing ROI in one of the most competitive markets worldwide. 

SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – Built a robust network of industry contacts that have been instrumental in uncovering new opportunities and have maintained strategic relations that have been vital in adding additional revenue streams. Key driver in growing Nokia’s revenue from zero to well over $1B in LATAM year-over-year. 

I love to talk about industry trends and innovations in the technology space and connect with likeminded professionals. If you are similarly interested, please send me an invitation to connect on LinkedIn or reach me at GAMairena@gmail.com

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