Michelle Carter
Vancouver, WA *****
775-***-**** ( acvakk@r.postjobfree.com
Customer Success Manager
Expert in Pre- and Post-Sale Support & Customer Satisfaction
CORE COMPETENCIES
Process Implementation ( Sales Training ( Product Management ( Product
Development
Strategy ( Sales Coaching ( Team Leadership ( Best Practices ( Mobile
Learning Environment
Project Management ( Customer Success ( Salesforce.com ( Metrics ( Online
Tools
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
MHI Global, Inc. Reno, NV (Headquarters) Formerly Miller Heiman 2005 -
2015
Senior Product Manager (Remote Employee) 2014 - 2015
t Owned the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to
tactical activities to increase profitability year over year on
existing products and develop new products with high revenue impact
for the organization.
t Worked closely with sales, operations, marketing, client engagement,
IT and executive leadership on the implementation of organizational
strategic initiatives.
t Maintained project documentation to develop processes to enhance
product implementation to replicate best practices and product
enhancements.
t Developed innovative and adaptive learning technology by working with
cross-functional team to build online training solutions to meet the
needs of the modern learner in an increasingly diverse and global
market that would drive results for both individual contributors and
the organization.
t Tailored intellectual property (IP) and delivery to meet client's ROI
objectives through enhanced organizational acceptance without
compromising the integrity of the methodologies.
t Modified and developed content on all program related materials
including participant workbooks, agenda and leaders' guides to reflect
learning objectives required by end user needs that would immediately
impact sales objectives.
t Facilitated workshops for certification, re-certification and coaching
for sales consultants, master trainers and client associates on sales
methodologies. Conducted training of additional IP related content at
global sales conference, client summits and road shows.
t Provided coaching and guidance to facilitators and master trainers on
delivery of program content for certification to deliver IP to ensure
quality and consistency standards were met globally.
Client Engagement Manager (Remote Employee) 2008 - 2014
t Responsible for all aspects of managing large, complex global projects
from scoping project, building business case, deployment planning and
logistics, to relationship management with key strategic accounts.
t Engaged with sales consultants, leadership, operations, learning and
development teams to design and enact sales transformation initiatives
for key strategic global clients. Drove sales effectiveness through
adoption of greater business efficiency to increase ROI.
t Expertise in global engagements and best practices, providing key
support in discovery, alignment, designing, implementing and
reinforcing. Acted as liaison to enable exchange of accurate
information and feedback between the internal team and the client.
t Thorough understanding of sales environment to act as lead in all
customization of intellectual property based on customer requirements
in order to achieve desired corporate results.
t Proactively identified issues and project risks to facilitate multi-
party resolutions and effectively served as liaison for remediation of
issue escalation to quickly address challenges.
t Communicated engagement KPIs and to all levels of the organization
through written and verbal updates.
Client Services Specialist & Engagement Coordinator (Reno, NV) 2005 -
2007
t Coordinated customization of printed materials and developed new
processes to manage/track specialized materials to avoid delays in
shipping on-demand program materials.
t Increased customer satisfaction by becoming liaison between client and
sales consultant to proactively identifying potential challenges with
large, strategic global accounts.
t Developed tracking process of invoicing to improve communication
between clients and finance to stay within budget, have less billing
errors and avoid delays in accordance with best accounting practices.
t Evaluated and adjusted shipping and handling fee schedule stopping any
further revenue loss.
t Provided on-site logistical support for large, multiple side-by-side
programs globally.
t Reviewed legal documents (MSA/SOWs) to identify any potential
logistical issues or pricing errors to ensure the client services team
could meet the expectations as outlined in contracts.
Answerwest, Reno, NV
2003 - 2005
Operations Manager
t Directed detailed and ongoing training for employees advancing
individual competences and improving employee retention; reviewed
customer service calls for efficient and effective interactions.
t Created monitoring and reporting system used for personal goal setting
and incentives for agents.
t Improved customer retention by reducing wait times and increasing call
efficiency.
t Responsible for supervision of daily operations of high volume and 24
hour answering service.
Amtelco, McFarland, WI
Outside Sales Representative (Remote Employee) 2002
t Responsible for sales of hardware and software for call center
communication systems.
t Set a company record for selling the most start-up systems in first
year.
t Improved performance and made upsells for clients by providing
additional equipment and software enhancements.
t Expanded current customer base by actively seeking new clients.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, University of Phoenix
MILLER HEIMAN SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE
Strategic Selling ( Conceptual Selling ( Large Account Management
ProcessSM (LAMP) ( Negotiate SuccessSM ( Executive ImpactSM ( Channel
Partner ManagementSM ( Strategic Selling Funnel Management ( Coaching for
Strategic Selling ( Coaching for Conceptual Selling