Dorothy skirzenski, MBA
*** *********** ***** ( Middletown, RI 02842
*******@*******.*** ( H-401-***-**** ( C-401-***-****
key competencies
CUSTOMER SERVICE P&L MANAGEMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT MARKETING & SALES
QUALITY CONTROLS & ASSURANCE CRM SOLUTIONS DUE DILIGENCE
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. MANAGED DIVERSE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TEAMS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLIENT
SERVICE MANAGEMENT, CONSULTATIVE SELLING, AND ADMISSIONS.
. Built vendor relationships and supported contract negotiations,
increasing contractual agreement renewals for telecommunication services
by 38% in one year.
. Compiled customer satisfaction surveys to evaluate client responses and
elevate performance; improved ratings by 22% with increased face-to-face
interactions and outreach through phone and direct mail.
. Guided $12M client portfolios; upgraded customer services, winning a
national contest to eliminate attrition.
career experience
NEW TERRITORIES NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI 2007-2008
Director of Client Services
Launched inventory sourcing management services while leveraging business
process outsourcing . Advanced supply chain management logistics through
the development of outreach programs. Managed vendor relationships,
contractual agreements, service level agreements, and project requirement
schedules. Created purchase orders, sales orders, and invoices while
assisting in. Assisted with accounts payable and accounts receivable
processing through QuickBooks. Cross trained, hired and mentored new
employees.
. Earned a 22% margin on a multifaceted client project, exceeding
expectations in implementation timelines, scope changes, and overall
productivity.
. Documented training and team selling procedures for client services and
sales, elevating the ability of teams to build rapport, sell more, and
expand the existing client base.
. Updated customer data in Salesforce.com; reconnected with longtime
customers and solidified relations.
MOMS Club of Portsmouth Portsmouth, RI 2001-2007
President 2006-2007
Led a non-profit organization and 25 volunteers to aid women transitioning
from work to motherhood.
. Grew the local chapter by 12% in one year with targeted recruitment using
print media and word-of-mouth.
. Increased participation in meetings, social events, and community
engagement with intentional member outreach and fundraising through local
businesses.
. Secured consistent, progressive promotions within the organization over
six years, including roles as a Vice-President of Services (2005-2006)
and Associate (2001-2005).
Winstar Communications Inc. Mansfield, MA 1999-2001
Senior Marketing Manager 2000-2001
Coordinated and researched lead generation opportunities, implementation,
and tracking for a sales force of 25. Appointed as the marketing liaison
for the New England region.
. Initiated CRM sales automation solutions, including Saleslogix, Goldmine,
and Siebel; investigated and identified alternatives based on budgets and
system limitations.
. Tracked and monitored sales contests for sales teams and e-business sales
engineers.
. Supported restructuring efforts for the customer satisfaction department,
allocating resources within the company without eliminating positions.
Senior Manager - Client Services 1999-2000
Designed a new Internet and hosting services division with a team of four
in customer service and sales. Created job descriptions, salary ranges, and
compensation packages for client service representatives.
. Developed a base of $12M per year in revenue with concentrated lead
generation activities through quarterly reviews, phone contacts, and
upselling to the existing client base.
. Acquired a small Internet startup with 50 employees, completing due
diligence on the existing client base and revenue stream.
EARLIER CAREER EXPERIENCE
Client Services Manager, Frontier Communications Inc., Washington, DC,
Philadelphia, PA, & Baltimore, MD
Managed a $2M monthly client base with a team of eight; negotiated client
contracts to maintain profitable margins.
Senior Client Services Consultant, Frontier Communications Inc., Mansfield,
MA
Upgraded customer services for a $525K portfolio.
Education And Training
DEGREES
. Master of Business Administration - International Business, Bentley
University
. Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Bentley University
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Outlook; QuickBooks,
Salesforce.com