Kristen Barbour
@kristenbarbour
I am a Customer Success Manager driving retention, upsell, and strategic enterprise outcomes in SaaS and CCaaS.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Customer Success Manager with 8+ years leading complex enterprise portfolios in SaaS and CCaaS. I serve as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, focusing on retention, renewals, upsell and measurable customer outcomes.
I have overseen strategic portfolios exceeding $5M ARR, reduced escalated ticket volume by 50% and increased CSAT by 30%, while accelerating adoption and driving upsell revenue through KPI-driven strategies.
I lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues rapidly, influence product roadmaps through the Voice of the Customer, and implement scalable success playbooks. I hold a Six Sigma Green Belt and a Public Trust clearance, and I am committed to delivering data-driven programs that maximize customer value.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer Disaster Relief
American Red Cross
Jul 2025 - Present (1 month)
Certified in Disaster Cycle Services and providing intake, client care, and relief operations focused on damage assessment and aid delivery. Trained in culturally competent client communication to ensure dignified support during humanitarian responses.
Oversaw a $5M+ ARR strategic portfolio, reducing escalated ticket volume by 50% and improving CSAT by 30% through cross-functional orchestration and proactive escalation management. Drove upsell and renewal readiness via KPI-driven strategies and executive business reviews that secured C-suite sponsorship.
Client Relationship Manager
Alvaria
Mar 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Drove 25% product adoption improvement and increased upsell pipeline by 20% through targeted training, QBRs, and data-backed executive presentations. Developed scalable Customer Success playbooks that boosted team productivity by 30% and produced referenceable client advocates.
Client Success Manager
Calero-MDSL
Nov 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 years 4 months)
Increased client retention by 50% by implementing a new engagement strategy and reduced escalations through cross-team collaboration. Led on-site QBRs and coached a 12-person service delivery team across 200+ accounts to improve adoption and delivery timeliness.
Client Success Manager
Tangoe
Jan 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 6 months)
Improved client satisfaction by 25% and increased retention by 15% through proactive escalation management and continuous engagement initiatives. Championed customer-driven product enhancements that raised NPS from 6.2 to 8.7 and reduced recurring client issues.
Senior Client Finance Manager
AdPeople
Mar 2008 - Sep 2013 (5 years 6 months)
Delivered 20% efficiency gains through process automation and ensured revenue integrity by managing media and production billings in alignment with contracts. Improved employee engagement by 80% via co-founding the culture committee and leading retention initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts
Activities and societies: Six Sigma Green Belt; Federal Security Clearance - Public Trust
Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
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