I am a customer-focused professional with a Master’s in International Business Management and cross-industry experience in sales, customer service, financial advisory and customer success. I excel at building strong client relationships, data-driven decision making, problem solving, and ensuring customer satisfaction. I am UX certified and passionate about improving customer experience through actionable insights and collaboration. Based in Berlin, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning feedback into product improvements that drive ROI and retention.

IBUKUNOLUWA I SOLA Debbyfunmilayo

I am a customer-focused professional with a Master’s in International Business Management and cross-industry experience in sales, customer service, financial advisory and customer success. I excel at building strong client relationships, data-driven decision making, problem solving, and ensuring customer satisfaction. I am UX certified and passionate about improving customer experience through actionable insights and collaboration. Based in Berlin, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning feedback into product improvements that drive ROI and retention.

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I am a customer-focused professional with a Master’s in International Business Management and cross-industry experience in sales, customer service, financial advisory and customer success. I excel at building strong client relationships, data-driven decision making, problem solving, and ensuring customer satisfaction. I am UX certified and passionate about improving customer experience through actionable insights and collaboration. Based in Berlin, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning feedback into product improvements that drive ROI and retention.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Global Customer Success Associate at Upwork
January 1, 2024 - October 29, 2025
Primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, overseeing onboarding and ongoing engagement; monitored usage to identify churn risk and upsell opportunities, contributing to a 20% increase in renewals; partnered with product/support teams to translate feedback into product improvements; delivered quarterly business reviews highlighting ROI and performance metrics.
Financial Advisor at Lloyds Bank (Concentrix)
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Maintained strong client satisfaction through proactive communication and transparent reporting; conducted in-depth financial assessments that supported 15% portfolio growth; delivered personalized investment solutions aligned with client goals, achieving 95% retention; analyzed client data to identify opportunities and drive 10% portfolio growth.
Customer Service Advisor at JD Sports (Echo - U)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Handled and resolved up to 60 customer queries daily with an average 98% satisfaction; identified recurring issues and collaborated with operations to reduce complaints by 20%; relayed customer feedback that informed two major UX improvements; contributed to knowledge base development and improved delivery times through cross-functional collaboration.
Sales Representative at Grace Industry
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Promoted and sold concrete blocks and building materials; managed orders, invoicing and delivery coordination to ensure timely fulfillment; built relationships with over 50 regular customers, contributing to 25% monthly sales growth; supported production/logistics to align supply with demand; provided after-sales support and resolved complaints to improve repeat purchases.

Education

MSc in International Business Management at University of Sunderland
July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
BSc Materials Science and Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University
June 1, 2014 - December 1, 2019

Qualifications

CRM Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Agile Scrum Foundation
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet