Marhonda Ezell
@marhondaezell
Customer experience leader with 16+ years in creative strategy.
What I'm looking for
I am a customer-focused CX and Operations Leader with over 16 years of experience in elevating brands through premium service and creative precision. My career has been marked by a proven ability to lead remote teams, scale global support, and blend design precision with customer insight. I am recognized for building effective teams, resolving high-priority escalations, and managing full-cycle service operations with empathy and excellence.
Throughout my career, I have optimized processes to enhance user experiences and ensure polished execution across every touchpoint. My signature strengths include creative workflow design, remote team leadership, and detailed KPI monitoring. I have successfully managed global CX operations for millions of users, authored internal knowledgebases, and led tool testing with Product and Engineering teams to boost output and clarity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led global CX operations for 10M+ users, driving a 40% drop in escalations and maintaining 98%+ SLA performance. Built internal knowledge bases, owned chargeback and public comms strategy, and partnered with Product and Engineering to launch AI-powered workflows that enhanced agent productivity, improved response quality, and scaled support efficiency across a rapidly growing customer base.
Led a 50+ agent team and maintained CSAT above 90%. Streamlined Zendesk ops, QA, and vendor workflows while creating optimized product pages and assets. Blended operational leadership with creative execution to improve efficiency, strengthen partnerships, and elevate the customer experience.
Operations Lead
Loop Support
Aug 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Promoted to lead 150+ agents across three brands. Built training, QA, and workflow systems to improve quality and scale operations. Partnered with client teams to align KPIs, enhance processes, and deliver seamless CX that drove performance, improved retention, and supported business growth.
Customer Service Manager
Working Solutions
Nov 2014 - Feb 2022 (7 years 3 months)
Directed cross-program support teams and developed training, QA, and escalation processes that improved outcomes and ensured SLA compliance. Partnered with clients to align on metrics, optimize service delivery, and elevate support quality across multiple national accounts and industries.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
Dec 2011 - Aug 2020 (8 years 8 months)
Managed schedules, communications, and operations for leadership. Designed marketing materials and coordinated outreach initiatives to support community engagement and church growth.
Customer Service Associate
Hewitt Associates
Oct 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Delivered multi-channel support (phone, email, in person), resolving benefits, payroll, and insurance issues. Built strong customer empathy and communication skills while ensuring accuracy in high-volume tasks.
Loan Processor
Home Savings of America
Jul 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 years 1 month)
Processed FHA, VA, and conventional loan paperwork with compliance and precision. Managed document workflows and schedules to support mortgage team operations.
Admin Assistant
Exhort Cathedral
Dec 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years)
Handled executive scheduling, records, and internal correspondence. Designed outreach materials and supported operations across church departments.
Production Assistant
Countrywide Bank, FSB
Dec 2005 - Sep 2006 (9 months)
Assisted mortgage operations by processing financial documents, coordinating clerical tasks, and supporting compliance and back-office workflows.
Call Center Representative
Fruta Vida Call Center
Feb 2005 - Jul 2006 (1 year 5 months)
Frontline customer support across channels. Handled inbound inquiries, issue resolution, and maintained service standards under high volume.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International Academy of Design and Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic & Web Design
Completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus on Graphic & Web Design. Gained expertise in visual communication and digital design principles.
Central Piedmont Community College
Coursework, Account & Business Administration
Undertook coursework in Account & Business Administration. Developed foundational knowledge in business operations and financial management.
International Academy of Design & Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic & Web Design
Completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts focused on graphic and web design, emphasizing visual design, digital tools, and web production.
Central Piedmont Community College
Account & Business Administration
Completed coursework in Account and Business Administration to support foundational business and administrative skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Chargebee
Shake SDK
Salesforce
Oracle
Google Docs
Shopify
Mailchimp
Gmail
Intercom
Google Drive
Google Analytics
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Slack
Zendesk
Jira
Linear
HTML5
CSS 3
Retool
Stripe
PayPal
Remote Team
RevenueCat
Google Workspace
Notion
Google Sheets
monday.com
Zoom
Google Meet
Toolkit
Assistant.to
Adobe Illustrator
Canva
Citrix
Airtable
Talkdesk
Guru
Front
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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