Kessiya Cleates

CEO

Trivandrum, Kerala, India11 yrs experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in managing operations for high-impact seminars.
  • Proven track record in client acquisition and retention.
  • Strong leadership in team development and employee satisfaction.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B operations and client engagement specialist with a focus on community development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Team ManagementClient Relationship ManagementClient EngagementCustomer SatisfactionOperations ManagementSales StrategyClient Services ManagementProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCommunity Development

Other Skills

Academic ManagementAnnual Shareholder MeetingsClient acquisition strategiesClient communicationClient conversion strategiesClient meetingsCollaboration with CEOCommunicationCommunity liaisonConducting MeetingsCustomer ExperienceCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer experience managementCustomer journey managementDaily operations management

About

“You don’t need a big team to make a big impact—you need the right one.” That’s the kind of teammate I aim to be. I’m Kessiya Cleates—a calm, trusted, and focused professional who helps founders and small teams turn ideas into action. With nearly a decade of experience across project management, client success, and team leadership, I’ve worn many hats and helped teams thrive in fast-changing environments. I’ve supported CEOs, led 20+ team members, managed operations, scheduled global speaking events, tracked KPIs, built systems, and kept everyone aligned. My goal? To help leaders lead better—with support they can trust. 🔹 I bring structure to vision 🔹 I keep projects and people moving 🔹 I solve problems and manage conflict 🔹 I thrive in small organizations where every action counts If you’re growing a business and looking for someone who can help make the day-to-day run smoother, stronger, and smarter—I’d love to connect.

Experience

11 yrs
Total Experience
5 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
8 mos
Current Experience

Zobone international outsourcing pvt. ltd.

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Oct 2025Present · 8 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

Willpower consultation

7 roles

Client Engagement Manager

Apr 2021May 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Acted as the main point of contact for global clients, ensuring smooth communication and delivery
  • Managed the full client journey—from lead generation to post-sale follow-up
  • Strengthened satisfaction and retention through trust-building and proactive support
  • Collaborated with the CEO and team to meet client goals and KPIs
Client communicationLead generationPost-sale follow-upTrust-buildingProactive supportCollaboration with CEO+2

Chief of Staff

Mar 2021Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Managing 20 employees, guiding their personal and professional development, and ensuring employee satisfaction. Assisting the CEO with all day-to-day activities which include scheduling, payroll, database management, and customer journeys from lead generation to post-sale management. Primary client interface for Social Selling and International Speaker meetings, and communication. Facilitate meetings and explore sales opportunities while committed to meeting client KPI's.
Managing 20 employeesGuiding personal and professional developmentEnsuring employee satisfactionSchedulingPayroll managementDatabase management+6

Executive Director at Client Services

Promoted

Jan 2021Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Responsible for managing Willpower employees at helping our clients acquire new clients.
  • Verizon
  • Redline
  • Markem Imaje
  • Mindshare
Employee managementClient acquisition strategiesClient Services Management

Client Relationship Manager

Jan 2020Feb 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Bridged the gap between clients and employees, ensuring the delivery of promised services. Maintained regular communication with clients, gathering feedback and testimonials to drive satisfaction and retention. Organized and attended 5 daily sales calls with the CEO, offering expertise and contributing to business development.
Client communicationFeedback gatheringSales call organizationClient Relationship Management

Co-Founder & Director Of Operations

Promoted

May 2018May 2025 · 7 yrs

  • I am Director of Operations with special focus on Willpower Consultation Seminars and Services. For our business seminars unit, I manage the daily operations for HOW TO GET USA CLIENTS. For our business services unit, I manage the digital sales funnel for our organization and our clients.
  • My team manages the customer experience before, during, and after attending our international seminar: HOW TO GET USA CLIENTS.
  • I oversee the coordination and production of the seminar on site, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality experience that yields at least one USA Client for each of our VIP early-bird participants.
  • Willpower Consultation’s huge success connecting with our own target clients launched a new division where we help our clients connect with their target audience. We have an industry record breaking high conversion rate daily between 41% - 80% conversion rate; exceeding industry standards by over 20%.
  • Willpower Harris and myself co-created our trademarked “Willpower Way”; which builds the sales funnel that takes our clients from potential contacts from COLD to GOLD and win more accounts.
Daily operations managementDigital sales funnel managementCustomer experience managementSeminar coordinationHigh-quality experience deliverySales funnel development+2

Project Manager

Apr 2018Jan 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Managed multiple projects, creating and implementing efficient processes using Trello and Excel sheets. HR coordination including payroll management, leave tracking, and asset maintenance. Conducted daily team meetings, client meetings, and reported project progress to the CEO.
Project managementProcess implementationHR coordinationTeam meetingsClient meetingsProject Management

Business Development Manager

Aug 2016Apr 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Successfully generated leads for US clients through sales prospecting and LinkedIn engagement. Managed a team of 10 employees, providing training and guidance on sales processes and social selling strategies.
Lead generationSales prospectingTeam trainingBusiness Development

Willpower humanitarian foundation

Director at Community Service

Jun 2015Jun 2017 · 2 yrs

  • Co-founder of national organization dedicated to women empowerment, youth leadership and ending poverty.
  • Responsible for facilitating the growth and development of the females in our youth leadership program called Willpower Warriors.
  • Community liaison arranging the weekly participation of the Willpower Warriors and local charity opportunities.
  • Manage the volunteers of our quarterly Willpower Warrior induction program.
Women empowermentYouth leadership developmentCommunity liaisonCommunity Development

Education

Narmada College of Management

Bachelor of Business Administration

Aug 2012Apr 2015

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