Michael Collins

CEO

Atlanta, Georgia, United States29 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 25+ years of leadership experience in Customer Success
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth
  • Expert in transforming customer-centric operations
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Customer Success Executive with extensive experience in Professional Services.

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Skills

Core Skills

Customer Success LeadershipCustomer RetentionProfessional Services LeadershipClient EngagementCustomer ExperienceProfessional ServicesService DeliverySales Management

Other Skills

Customer Success StrategyCustomer Experience OptimizationCustomer EngagementCustomer Satisfaction (CSAT)Net Promoter Score (NPS)Customer OnboardingChurn ReductionCustomer AdvocacyCustomer Feedback ManagementCustomer Lifecycle ManagementAccount ManagementCustomer Health ScoreRenewal RateCustomer Success MetricsCross-functional Team Leadership

About

As a customer-focused, growth-oriented executive with 25+ years of leadership experience, I specialize in building, scaling, and optimizing global Customer Success and Professional Services organizations. My career has been dedicated to transforming customer-centric operations, driving customer satisfaction, and fostering operational excellence to generate revenue growth. I have a proven track record across industry leaders like REPAY, Confluent, Akamai Technologies, Prolifics, and Fiserv, where I consistently drove customer-centric strategies, achieving measurable success through data-driven insights and innovative change management. As a visionary leader, I have effectively managed cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and operational outcomes. I thrive on executing end-to-end customer journeys, optimizing customer adoption, retention, and expansion, and ensuring sustained business value. I am passionate about delivering world-class experiences by developing scalable Customer Success Programs, Professional Services Playbooks, and implementing high-impact Customer Success motions. Key Achievements: ✅REPAY: Increased customer satisfaction by 40%, improved NPS by 28%, reduced Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) by 15%, and accelerated time to value by 25%. ✅ Confluent: Grew services revenue by 75%, increased MRR by 10%, and achieved a 150% increase in year-over-year sales. ✅ Akamai Technologies: Improved NPS by 20%, reduced churn by 33%, and increased MRR by 20%. ✅ Prolifics: Led a 20% increase in services revenue, driving strategic sales and delivery excellence. ✅Fiserv: Delivered a 30% revenue boost by refining delivery effectiveness and prioritizing customer success. I excel in guiding organizations through transformation, fostering a customer-first mindset, and utilizing business intelligence to drive operational improvements. My leadership extends across Customer Success, Professional Services, and Post-Sales Operations, empowering teams to achieve both business goals and customer outcomes. ✅Let’s connect: michael.l.collins@gmail.com or via LinkedIn.

Experience

29 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs
Average Tenure
3 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Repay

Vice President

Jan 2023Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · Hybrid

  • Led a 65-member Customer Experience Division, overseeing Customer Success, Professional Services, and P&L for a $225MM division.
  • Reduced churn by 30%, achieved 85% Gross Revenue Retention (GRR), and implemented a data-driven Customer Success strategy.
  • Enhanced customer health scoring and predictive analytics, resulting in a 12% increase in Net Revenue Retention (NRR) and an additional $6M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).
  • Developed a Customer Journey Framework, reducing onboarding time by 25% and boosting Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) by 40%.
  • Spearheaded scalable Customer Success programs that increased customer references by 35% and built stronger relationships with mid-market and enterprise accounts, boosting Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) by 10%.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to improve customer engagement, reducing Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) by 15% and improving cross-functional collaboration.
Customer Success LeadershipCustomer Success StrategyCustomer RetentionCustomer Experience OptimizationCustomer EngagementCustomer Satisfaction (CSAT)+41

Confluent

Senior Regional Director of Professional Services

Jan 2021Jan 2024 · 3 yrs · Remote

  • Managed a $52M P&L, achieving a 75% increase in services revenue and optimizing cloud delivery operations.
  • Led a 75-member team to deliver large-scale cloud transformation engagements, reducing delivery timelines by 30% and improving project margins by 10%.
  • Strengthened relationships with System Integrators and enterprise clients, improving client satisfaction by 20% and successfully delivering over $40M in implementation projects.
  • Implemented global resource management strategies, increasing delivery efficiency by 25% and improving service quality by 30%.
  • Acted as a strategic advisor to C-level executives, aligning service delivery with customer needs and driving significant business growth.
Professional Services LeadershipClient EngagementService DeliveryProject Portfolio ManagementCustomer SuccessImplementation Services+34

Akamai technologies

2 roles

Global Managing Partner, Customer Success

Promoted

Feb 2018Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Hybrid

  • Scaled a $300MM Customer Success division, achieving a 33% reduction in churn and a 30% increase in CSAT through strategic account alignment and proactive engagement.
  • Owned global P&L for customer success, resulting in a 15% improvement in Gross Revenue Retention and a 25% boost in upsell revenue.
  • Developed an automated customer health monitoring system, increasing Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV) and improving NPS by 20%.
  • Led a global 140-person team to create best practices in Customer Success Operations, contributing to $10M in additional ARR.
Customer Success LeadershipCustomer Success StrategyCustomer ExperienceSaaSScaled Customer SuccessService Delivery+10

Senior Regional Director, Professional Services

Jan 2015Jan 2018 · 3 yrs · Hybrid

  • Managed a $70M P&L and led a team of 60+, delivering multi-cloud solutions and improving project delivery efficiency by 30%.
  • Reduced onboarding time by 50%, resulting in faster time-to-value and a 20% increase in services revenue.
  • Engaged in strategic client negotiations, contributing to a 30% improvement in client retention and overall delivery excellence.
Value PropositionsPeople ManagementProfessional ServicesExecutive ManagementGlobal DeliveryBudget Management+17

Prolifics

Senior Director, Managed Services

Jan 2013Jan 2015 · 2 yrs · Remote

  • Led a $40M division, overseeing global service delivery and consistently exceeding SLA targets.
  • Increased revenue by 20% through ITSM and ITIL-based processes and reduced operational costs by 15% through effective resource management.
  • Developed Managed Services strategies and frameworks, improving delivery efficiency by 30% and expanding client retention.
Value PropositionsPeople ManagementProfessional ServicesExecutive ManagementGlobal DeliveryBudget Management+17

Fiserv

Director, Mobile Professional Services

Jan 2010Jan 2013 · 3 yrs · Atlanta, GA

  • Owned sales support, delivery management, customer success and P&L for the $30MM Americas Consumer Mobile Solutions division.
  • Exceeded revenue growth and retention targets, while ensuring delivery excellence of integrated Banking, Mobile and Payment SaaS solutions.
  • Managed, motivated and developed a globally-dispersed 41-person team.
  • Grew team by 75%, increased job satisfaction and reduced attrition, through aggressive recruitment, and comprehensive training/mentoring.
  • Increased revenue 30% by increasing delivery effectiveness, reducing costs and aggressively focusing on customer satisfaction.
  • Led and implemented PMO Center of Excellence for North America, as well as the global PMO/project governance framework.
Value PropositionsPeople ManagementProfessional ServicesExecutive ManagementGlobal DeliveryBudget Management+13

Convergence consulting, llc

Director Consulting Services

Jan 2008Jan 2011 · 3 yrs

  • Provided advanced technology and delivery management services to SMB, Mid-Market and Public Sector customers, including strategic planning, organizational transformation and complex solution delivery to foster innovation and accelerate return on investment (ROI).
  • Defined best practice strategies for business and technology requirements, including governance alignment.
  • Analyzed and audited data and delivered business process optimization.
  • Implemented cost reduction processes, aligned international operations, and prepared budget/forecasting models.
  • Served as the 2012 Olympics global digital/mobile program manager for Coca-Cola. Analyzed and implemented integrated project and program management best practices across multiple global digital, mobile and web-based initiatives.
Value PropositionsPeople ManagementProfessional ServicesExecutive ManagementBudget ManagementProject Portfolio Management+12

Magenic technologies

General Manager, Southern Region

Jan 2006Jan 2008 · 2 yrs

  • Owned sales, delivery, P&L, regional strategy and partnership development for the $15M Southeastern division.
  • Forged strategic partnerships with Microsoft and key technology partners, resulting in 20% revenue growth.
  • Led lifecycle implementation of enterprise-level Application Development, SOA and SaaS technology solutions.
  • Led and developed 25-person Sales and Delivery team.
  • Decreased operating costs 10% by implementing tiered pricing models, improving quality of service and utilizing lower-cost staffing models.
  • Reduced attrition 30% within regional consulting team through career alignment, team-based mentoring/training, and performance metrics.
Value PropositionsPeople ManagementProfessional ServicesExecutive ManagementBudget ManagementSales Management+15

Ibm

Managing Director, IBM Global Services

Jan 2004Jan 2006 · 2 yrs

  • Executed targeted strategies to generate revenue, profit, business growth, customer satisfaction and solution delivery for the $20M Master Data Management (MDM) eastern regional division. Drove business solutions to assist sales, analysis, design, development, and scheduling. Orchestrated staff development and career growth through mentoring programs aimed at senior-level contributors and first line managers. Assessed customer needs and MDM capabilities. Prepared project resources, cost estimates, and statements of work. Manage 10 direct reports.
  • Operational Highlights:
  • Exceeded targeted utilization rate 15% quarterly by successful business development, client retention, and increased project size.
  • Closed $3M net new regional business by aggressively selling and penetrating new retail customer verticals.
  • Boosted revenue growth $5M by successfully delivering the first client for an MDM-based solution in the national grocery retail vertical.
Value PropositionsPeople ManagementProfessional ServicesExecutive ManagementGlobal DeliveryBudget Management+13

Hewlett packard

Managing Principal, HP Services

Jan 2001Jan 2004 · 3 yrs

  • Directed all business operations for the $10M regional practice. Delivered multi-million dollar eBusiness, data warehousing, supply chain, and business intelligence solutions on the Microsoft .NET platform. Integrated Extreme Logic south central office into the HP services organization. Managed all financials for the region including P&L, cost center, revenue, closed orders, and engagement gross margin. Supported local business development team utilizing a solution approach development, costing, and ongoing delivery management. Provided point-of-contact for financial operations. Managed 18 direct reports.
  • Operational Highlights:
  • Promoted by HP executive management to serve as the Managing Principal for the south central consulting and integration region.
  • Secured 16% above targeted utilization on average.
  • Achieved 110% of revenue target in 2003 and 120% of revenue target in 2004.
  • Grew region while other practices had a 3% attrition rate.
Value PropositionsPeople ManagementProfessional ServicesExecutive ManagementGlobal DeliveryBudget Management+12

Extreme logic

Consulting Manager

Jan 2001Jan 2003 · 2 yrs

  • Acquired by HP in 2003.
Value PropositionsPeople ManagementProfessional ServicesProject Portfolio ManagementProfessional Services DeliveryRevenue & Profit Growth+7

Ixl, inc

2 roles

Client Director

Jan 1999Jan 2001 · 2 yrs

  • Developed and grew long-term client engagements while directing the overall life/product cycle of strategic e-business and e-commerce solutions for global professional services/consulting firm servicing Fortune 100 companies.
  • Served as sole business owner for the duration of large-scale, multi-million dollar engagements and ensured successful solution delivery and client satisfaction across multiple account initiatives.
  • Determined and implemented overall account strategy and served as liaison between executive-level client sponsors and multiple internal business, development and operational teams.
  • Provided leadership and guidance for multiple Client Manager direct reports and Project Leads responsible for individual account development initiatives, as well as managed and mentored direct team reports.
  • Achieved revenue growth and account profitability targets through business development and identification of new strategic opportunities within existing account structure.
Value PropositionsPeople ManagementProfessional ServicesProject Portfolio ManagementProfessional Services DeliveryRevenue & Profit Growth+7

Sr. Technical Project Manager

Jan 1997Jan 1999 · 2 yrs

  • Concurrently managed numerous complex projects, while consistently representing and effectively communicating client progress with iXL management.
  • Coordinated the direction of client business engagements, including the definition and creation of online branding and marketing initiatives, identification and assessment of targeted technologies, development of robust integration plans and supervision of implementation teams.
  • Served as primary point of contact to client decision-makers and liaison to iXL’s internal resources for the translation of client focus and evolution of client vision.
  • Facilitated communications across client departments, resulting in accurate program positioning and successful project outcome.
Value PropositionsProfessional ServicesProfessional Services DeliveryConsultingCross-functional Team LeadershipProject Delivery+1

Education

The University of Georgia

BA

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