Savalda Platt
@savaldaplatt
Customer Success Manager driving retention, service delivery optimization, and revenue growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Customer Success Manager with over seven years of experience improving service delivery, client satisfaction, and team performance.
At Kastle Systems I directed customer service operations across multiple regions, improving response times by 25% and increasing client satisfaction by 15%, while driving a 20% increase in retention and 12% growth in upsell opportunities.
I design and deliver training, streamline onboarding, and create actionable insights from client feedback to boost product adoption and team effectiveness.
I bring strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and a customer-centric approach focused on scalable processes and measurable business outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Success Manager
Kastle Systems
May 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Directed customer service operations across North America, South America, and Europe, improving response times by 25% and increasing client satisfaction by 15%; drove initiatives that raised retention 20% and upsell revenue 12%.
Systems Additions Consultant
Kastle Systems
Jan 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Streamlined onboarding processes to reduce new client ramp-up time by 30% and increased product adoption by 15% through customized security system assessments and collaboration with project teams.
Sr. Account Manager
Kastle Systems
Oct 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 2 months)
Managed 50+ client accounts generating $90K annually and achieved a 10% increase in renewals by enhancing relationships and executing upsell/cross-sell strategies; resolved 95% of escalations within 24 hours.
Client Services Specialist
Kastle Systems
Jun 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 4 months)
Reduced customer complaints by 15% and increased self-service adoption by 20% through proactive communication and improved resolution techniques while acting as primary liaison for troubleshooting.
Senior Waiter & Trainer
Liberty Kitchen
Dec 2013 - Aug 2014 (8 months)
Trained front-of-house staff and delivered high-quality service standards, supporting operations and consistency during service shifts.
Assistant Manager/Trainer
Mandola's Gulf Kitchen Restaurant
Jul 2013 - Dec 2013 (5 months)
Assisted restaurant management and trained staff to maintain service quality and operational efficiency during high-volume periods.
Administrative Assistant - Intern
Centro Ollin Tlahtoalli
Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 (9 months)
Provided administrative support for cultural/educational programs, managing documentation and coordination to support program delivery.
Program Assistant
World Learning
May 2011 - Jul 2011 (2 months)
Supported program logistics and participant coordination for EIL initiatives, contributing to smooth program execution during the summer term.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX.
SIT Graduate Institute
Bachelor of Arts, Social Justice in International Relations and Management
Completed a Bachelor of Arts focused on Social Justice in International Relations and Management at SIT Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, VT.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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