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Sophia Gale

Chislehurst,Kent

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in Customer Relationship Management and Strategic Account Planning. Demonstrates strong skills in Data Analysis & Metrics, Project Management, and Cross-Functional Collaboration to drive business success. Adept at Problem Solving and Escalation Management, with a deep understanding of Product Expertise and Renewal and Expansion Strategy. Proven leadership abilities in mentoring teams towards achieving organisational goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Customer Success Manager

Zeelo
London
12.2021 - Current
  • Managing top tier clients with a combined portfolio of £9M gross revenue.
  • Led strategic and AI product based internal projects to optimise Customer Success processes, improving operational efficiency across the team.
  • Managed complex renewal pipeline, contract negotiations whilst protecting company interests. In 2025, following an £85K optimisation plan, successfully renewed our first 5 year contract.
  • Built and maintained extensive network of senior stakeholders across enterprise client portfolio, ensuring strong relationship continuity and account health.
  • Established clear success metrics with clients and provided regular reporting to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Fostered strong working relationships with Sales, Operations, Marketing, Product and senior leadership teams to drive best practise and client led solutions.
  • Mentored and led team discussions, sharing best practises from successful client engagements.
  • Successfully led the onboarding of clients following a competitor acquisition worth £2.5M net revenue.

Course Administrator

TKAT
Sidcup, Kent
09.2018 - 11.2021

TKAT SCITT offers school-based teacher training across the South and South East of England.
Whilst working for TKAT I introduced a number of new administration processes and applications which enhanced the productivity and collaboration of the team and the business. This proved particularly successful during lockdown when we moved our entire programme online and continued with excellent service levels throughout.


• Coordinated comprehensive interview and recruitment events to attract high-caliber teaching candidates

• Delivered structured onboarding programs for new trainees, including Google Workspace training and orientation

• Managed all stakeholder communications as primary point of contact, responding to inquiries from prospective applicants, external agencies, and key partners via multiple channels

• Directed marketing strategy and promotional campaigns for the SCITT program to maximize enrollment and brand visibility

• Conducted rigorous application screening processes, utilizing critical analysis to verify qualifications, DBS clearances, medical requirements, and professional references

• Analyzed website performance metrics and executed targeted social media marketing campaigns while managing advertising budget and creative content development

Head of Customer Support & Account Manager

Voyage Control
London
09.2016 - 04.2018

Led customer support operations for an innovative logistics technology startup specializing in inbound traffic management solutions for ground transport hubs. Voyage Control's platform enables proactive management, optimization, tracking, and communication of logistics traffic to streamline processes, enhance security, reduce congestion, and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Established and structured comprehensive customer support platform from ground up
  • Collaborated with development team to translate customer insights into product enhancements
  • Managed customer onboarding processes through targeted email marketing campaigns using Mailchimp
  • Delivered technical support and resolved customer queries via Zendesk ticketing system
  • Coordinated with product team to report system issues and track resolutions through Jira
  • Developed comprehensive FAQ documentation to reduce common support inquiries
  • Conducted systematic platform testing to identify and resolve user experience issues
  • Implemented 24/7 global customer support coverage across multiple time zones
  • Served as dedicated Account Manager for Olympia London, maintaining strategic client relationships issues and track resolutions through Jira

Senior Event Account Manager

Wasserman
Sidcup, Kent
02.2000 - 04.2010

Senior project manager with extensive experience managing high-value signage and branding projects for premier sporting venues and corporate clients. Successfully delivered complex rebranding initiatives while leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships at executive level.

Key Achievements:

  • Secured and delivered £1 million Lord's Cricket Ground complete rebrand project, managing all aspects from concept to installation under strict deadlines
  • Led account management teams to successfully implement advertising campaigns across all county cricket grounds nationwide
  • Maintained strategic client relationships with ECB, NatWest, and county cricket venues, serving as primary liaison for major advertising initiatives
  • Conducted comprehensive site assessments and developed innovative branding solutions that maximized commercial opportunities
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects worth significant value, consistently delivering on time and within budget despite challenging timescales
  • Built and maintained professional relationships across all organizational levels, from ground staff to senior executives

Education

GCSE's & A-Levels - GCSE - A* - B Grades & 3 A Levels

Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School
Sidcup
09.1991 - 06.1998

Diploma of Higher Education - Executive Assistant

Pitman Training Group
Dartford, Kent
09.1998 - 09.1999

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Strategic Account Planning
  • Data Analysis & Metrics
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Problem Solving and Escalation Management
  • Product Expertise
  • Renewal and Expansion Strategy
  • Leadership and Mentoring


Certification

Business Management: Marketing Principles & Practice (Future Learn)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England)

Timeline

Senior Customer Success Manager

Zeelo
12.2021 - Current

Course Administrator

TKAT
09.2018 - 11.2021

Head of Customer Support & Account Manager

Voyage Control
09.2016 - 04.2018

Senior Event Account Manager

Wasserman
02.2000 - 04.2010

Diploma of Higher Education - Executive Assistant

Pitman Training Group
09.1998 - 09.1999

GCSE's & A-Levels - GCSE - A* - B Grades & 3 A Levels

Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School
09.1991 - 06.1998
Sophia Gale