James Shields

Certified Customer Experience Strategy & Operations Manager | Customer Journey Mapping and CX Tool Integration Expert | Change/Transformation Management Specialist | USAF Veteran | Ambivert

Role
Customer Success Operations Application Portfolio Manager, Senior Principal at Blackbaud
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About James Shields

With expertise in post-sales Customer Experience (CX) Operations, Customer Success (CS), and Support Management, I’ve honed my skills across both military and SaaS industries. Specializing in customer journey mapping and contact segmentation, I craft strategies that enhance customer engagement at every touchpoint.I’m passionate about advancing thought leadership in SaaS Go-To-Market (GTM) Operations by driving excellence in leadership, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. I excel at fostering global partnerships and leading cross-functional initiatives that boost productivity and streamline processes.My approach focuses on role-specific enablement, empowering teams to optimize workflows and exceed business objectives. By blending a results-driven mindset with a people-first approach, I elevate customer satisfaction and consistently surpass performance goals.

Experience

  1. Customer Success Operations Application Portfolio Manager, Senior Principal

    Blackbaud

    Oct 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

  • University of the Incarnate Word

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

    2009 — 2013

  • North Greenville University

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

    1995 — 1997

  • Pickens High School

    High School

    1993 — 1995

Skills

  • Technical Support
  • Html
  • Microsoft Word
  • Team Leadership
  • Software Documentation
  • Training
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Office
  • Outlook
  • Access
  • Account Management
  • Technical Documentation
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Crm
  • Employee Training
  • Leadership
  • Databases
  • Windows
  • Java
  • Troubleshooting
  • Teamwork
  • Team Management
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Salesforce.com Administration
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Military Training
  • Sql
  • Windows 7
  • Training & Development
  • Customer Service

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