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Shannon Jimenez

Strategic, Creative, and Always One Step Ahead

I’m a customer experience leader with a proven track record of building and scaling support teams, creating customer-centric strategies, and driving retention. With a decade of leadership, I specialize in building teams that not only deliver but thrive.

I specialize in scaling support teams, building CX operations from the ground up, and driving efficiencies that enhance both customer satisfaction and team performance. My expertise spans early-stage startups to high-growth companies, where I’ve implemented innovative strategies to align CX with business goals.

Where I've Made an Impact

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Scaling for exponential growth

  • Scaled the support team from 6 to 50, including 10 managers, ensuring the team could meet growing ticket volumes while maintaining world-class service.

  • Maintained a 96% resolution rate and 4.85 (out of 5) CSAT score by recruiting and training high-performing individuals.

  • Reduced first response time from 3 business hours to less than 15 minutes by implementing a tiered support and escalation system, which also created career growth opportunities for agents.

  • Developed a pod-based support model where senior agents mentored lower-tier reps, reducing knowledge gaps and fostering team growth.

  • Created a dedicated billing team, cutting refund requests by 49% and improving dispute resolution.

  • Introduced AI-driven self-service solutions, increasing self-service rate by 44.5% and saving the company ~$67K annually.

  • Designed a Developer Support Specialist role to handle technical API inquiries, enabling seamless integrations with third-party platforms.

Building from scratch

  • Hired and structured four teams: Customer Support, Knowledge Management, Customer Success, and Community—supporting 11K+ global customers.

  • Reduced first response time to 55 minutes with a 96% satisfaction rate, leveraging automation and efficient workflows.

  • Spearheaded the Knowledge Management function, launching a customer-focused Help Center and internal L&D program.

  • Launched an AI-powered chatbot to improve first-contact resolution and reduce reliance on human agents.

  • Migrated the customer community from an invite-only Slack group to an open online platform, driving higher engagement and brand advocacy.

  • Developed data-driven reporting for the Board of Directors to refine CX strategy and optimize resource allocation.

Optimizing for efficiency & growth

  • Led a team of 6, applying a consultative approach to assess and optimize CX operations.

  • Designed a training-intensive program, significantly improving ticket quality and fostering a positive team culture.

  • Created automations and documentation that streamlined ticket categorization, reducing unnecessary escalations.

  • Implemented CSAT segmentation, distinguishing customer support satisfaction from product satisfaction, enabling more targeted improvements.

  • Served as a strategic advisor to the founders, driving efficiency in a high-impact, fast-paced startup environment.

Need Advice? Let's Chat!

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Coaching Session

Whether you’re just starting out in your career, exploring your next move, or leading a team and looking to scale, I offer tailored coaching and mentorship to meet you where you are.
 
From career guidance to strategic support team development, these sessions are designed to help individuals and businesses navigate the job market and work life with clarity and confidence.

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Collaboration

Looking for a speaker, podcast guest, or CX collaborator? Let’s connect!

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Corporate Consulting

Need hands-on help with customer experience strategy, operational efficiency, or team development? I work directly with companies to implement impactful solutions.

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Whether you’re ready to pivot, need strategic guidance, or just want to breathe a little deeper, I’d love to hear from you!

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