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Kristen Barbour

@kristenbarbour

I am a Customer Success Manager driving retention, upsell, and strategic enterprise outcomes in SaaS and CCaaS.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a senior Customer Success role at an enterprise SaaS company where I can drive retention, NRR, and upsell through data-driven strategies, executive engagement, and cross-functional leadership.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

CA

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.

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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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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