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Alison Hawkins

Citrus Heights

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Redtail Technology, now part of Orion Advisor Technology, enhancing client services through strategic leadership and CRM software mastery. Excelled in building teams, fostering client relationships, and driving service innovation, significantly improving customer satisfaction and retention. Skilled in verbal communication and performance metrics analysis, adept at translating feedback into actionable insights.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Client Services

Orion Advisor Technology (Redtail Technology)
06.2022 - Current

*Redtail Technology was acquired by Orion Advisor Technology in June 2022.


  • Demonstrate proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Identify opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and client feedback to identify opportunities for service enhancements and new service offerings.
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure seamless delivery of services and exceed client expectations.
  • Foster strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor and maintaining regular communication to understand their needs, address concerns, and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Monitor client satisfaction levels, conduct surveys, analyze feedback, and implementing improvement initiatives to enhance the overall client experience.

Director of Customer Service

Redtail Technology
07.2016 - 06.2022
  • Resolved escalated customer service disputes and complaints, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Managed customer service representative team, providing ongoing training and support to continuously improve team performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for smooth running of customer service operations.
  • Developed customer service scorecards to measure customer service performance.
  • Managed customer service effectiveness by monitoring performance and assessing metrics.
  • Created and maintained customer service policies and procedures, contributing to improved customer retention.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement, leading to increased customer retention.
  • Enforced adherence with company policies among customer service team members to maintain consistent service provision.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Customer Service Manager

Redtail Technology
04.2008 - 07.2016
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Customer Service Representative

Redtail Technology
01.2006 - 04.2008
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.

Executive Assistant

Redtail Technology
04.2003 - 01.2006
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for the President of the company.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Updated spreadsheets and power point presentations to track, analyze, and report on a variety of information.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mesa Verde High School
Citrus Heights, California

Skills

  • Strong leadership and management skills

  • Customer and employee rapport

  • Verbal and written communication

  • Coaching and mentoring

  • Performance metrics analysis

  • Recruiting and interviewing

  • Policy and procedure development

  • Decision-making

  • Critical thinking

  • CRM Software

Timeline

Vice President of Client Services

Orion Advisor Technology (Redtail Technology)
06.2022 - Current

Director of Customer Service

Redtail Technology
07.2016 - 06.2022

Customer Service Manager

Redtail Technology
04.2008 - 07.2016

Customer Service Representative

Redtail Technology
01.2006 - 04.2008

Executive Assistant

Redtail Technology
04.2003 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Mesa Verde High School
Alison Hawkins