
Xavier E. Shead
Customer Advocate Manager

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About me
Technical Facilitator at Delta Air Lines
Education

Georgia State University
2012 - 2016Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Managerial Sciences GraduateActivities and Societies: International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi
Experience

AT&T
May 2014 - Jul 2014Customer Advocate Manager
Right LLC
Jan 2016 - Feb 2024Customer Engagement Coordinator• Spearheaded Gatorade customer engagement strategies to foster brand loyalty and drive sales growth to more an 1,000,000 customers at largest indoor junior volleyball tournament in the world• Oversaw the end-to-end customer experience journey, from initial engagement to post-purchase support, ensuring seamless interactions and high levels of customer satisfaction• Implemented operational best practices to enhance product availability, optimize inventory management, and minimize fulfillment lead times, resulting in improved service levels and increased sales revenue• Represented the Gatorade brand at industry events, trade shows, and customer engagements, showcasing product innovations and gathering feedback to inform future strategies and initiatives• Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including retail partners, distributors, and internal teams, to drive collaboration and ensure alignment with brand objectives Show less

Delta Air Lines
May 2016 - now• Collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders to build a training curriculum that highlights customer experience, safety, Delta policies and FAA regulations• Supervise, mentor and train 6 groups of 25+ individuals through a rigorous seven-week Delta flight attendant training: while maintaining an 99% success rate throughout all programs• Foster a customer-centric mindset; while promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. • Ensure effective communication and coordination between customers and internal stakeholders to drive customer satisfaction and raise our companies’ Net Promoter Score by 5% • Directly instruct more than 35% of Delta’s 29,000-strong population of flight attendants on customer experience, conflict management, new trends, safety, Delta policies and procedures • Calibrate to changes in policies and procedures, quickly understand new updates, trends, and effectively impart them to the Delta flight attendant population Show less • Lead and guide teams of up to 8 flight attendants on over 1,000 flights during a 7-year career, consistently delivering JD Power-worthy customer experience and ensuring airplane safety• Foster and cultivate relationships with passengers in a short timeframe, leading to an increase in Delta’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) and retention rate among the over 500,000 passengers I’ve served in the past 7 years• Empathize and effectively communicate with passengers experiencing hardship during their travel or for personal reasons, providing comfort and fostering a level of trust and support Show less
Technical Facilitator/Flight Attendant Instructor
Feb 2022 - nowFlight Leader/Flight Attendant
Jan 2017 - nowRamp Agent
May 2016 - Jan 2017

The Wiser Driver
Jan 2018 - Dec 2022Account Manager•Manage client accounts and foster strong relationships with students and parents.•Develop marketing strategies to promote driving school services and increase enrollment.•Coordinate lesson scheduling and instructor assignments to optimize operational efficiency.•Monitor student progress and provide feedback to enhance learning outcomes.•Ensure compliance with state regulations and industry standards.•Analyze performance metrics to identify growth opportunities and improve service delivery. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Sales and CRM Overview
SalesforceDec 2024 - View certificate

Lead Management in Salesforce
SalesforceDec 2024 
Customer Analytics
The Wharton SchoolSept 2024
Third Party Tester
State of GeorgiaOct 2021
Driving Instructor
State of GeorgiaMar 2017- View certificate

Microsoft Azure Services and Lifecycles
MicrosoftNov 2024 - View certificate

Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
MicrosoftNov 2024 - View certificate

Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions
MicrosoftNov 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Xavier E. SheadChairman’s Club Nomination Delta Air Lines Jul 2024 Delta Air Lines Highest Employee Recognition Program
- Awarded to Xavier E. SheadDean's List Georgia State University Jul 2016
Languages
- enEnglish
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