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R.J. Budde

Operations Leader

Bringing execution rigor, cross-functional alignment, and data-driven process design to modern SaaS and AI-forward teams.

About

I'm an operations leader with extensive experience leading teams and driving large-scale initiatives across complex, multi-stakeholder environments. My strengths lie in operational execution, performance reporting, and process optimization skills I've honed while managing programs spanning multiple regions and teams. I'm drawn to modern, AI-driven developer platforms like Vercel, where operational excellence directly enables product and growth outcomes.

Role Fit

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Customer Success Manager

I bring a strong background in relationship management, cross-functional coordination, and driving measurable outcomes for clients. In my current and prior roles, I've led teams, managed complex stakeholder relationships at scale, and built repeatable processes that improved client satisfaction, retention, and growth. I'm experienced in partnering closely with sales, product, and support teams to ensure seamless client experiences and proactive problem-solving. My experience translating client needs into actionable solutions positions me well to drive customer success and expansion. I thrive in environments where building lasting partnerships directly enables business growth and impact.

Aligned Strengths

1

Client relationship management

Building deep, trust-based partnerships that drive retention and expansion.

2

Cross-functional coordination

Aligning sales, product, and support to deliver unified client outcomes.

3

Proactive problem-solving

Anticipating client needs and addressing challenges before they escalate.

4

Success metrics & reporting

Tracking health scores, NPS, and usage data to drive data-informed decisions.

5

Onboarding & enablement

Ensuring smooth implementations and driving product adoption at scale.

Experience

Career Highlights

National Schematic Manager

Albertsons Companies
2021 - Present

Leading national-scale schematic operations across multiple regions, driving process standardization and team coordination.

40+ team membersMulti-region scopeProcess optimization

Project Coordinator

Retail Merchandising Solutions
2019 - 2021

Managed complex retail projects requiring cross-functional alignment and precise execution timelines.

Cross-functionalTimeline managementStakeholder alignment

WMS Coordinator / Warehouse Supervisor

Ryder Logistics
2016 - 2019

Oversaw warehouse operations and systems management, optimizing workflows for efficiency and accuracy.

Systems managementWorkflow optimizationTeam leadership