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Joseph Ali

Virtual Assistant

Seasoned Virtual Assistant with 10+ years of combined professional and research experience supporting high-value clients, optimizing daily operations, and consistently improving efficiency across B2B and B2C environments.

Joseph Ali

Professional Summary

Seasoned Virtual Assistant with 10+ years of combined professional and research experience supporting high-value clients, optimizing daily operations, and consistently improving efficiency across B2B and B2C environments.

Proven track record of managing the full scope of administrative support β€” from scheduling and task coordination through to process optimization, client communication, and operational support β€” translating business needs and priorities into streamlined workflows and measurable productivity gains.

Adept at working with cross-functional and offshore teams, coordinating executive-level tasks, and leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance organization, time management, and overall business performance. Seeking a full-time role where operational excellence and client satisfaction go hand in hand.

10+

Years of Experience

7+

Years of Experience as a Virtual Assistant

400+

Clients Managed

Education

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University of Rochester

2014 - 2018

Double-Major in Chemical Engineering (B.S.) & Physics (B.A.)

Cluster in Psychology

Cluster in Spanish Studies

GPA: 3.0/4.0

Professional Experience

Account Manager

Holon Labs

Rochester, NY

Remote
May 2018 - Present

Full-Time

  • Managed a portfolio of 8 strategic B2B accounts, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for client relationships
  • Developed tailored account strategies that aligned product capabilities with each client's business objectives and growth targets
  • Drove revenue expansion through consultative upsell and cross-sell initiatives, achieving measurable improvements in account retention and satisfaction scores
  • Led and coordinated offshore marketing and software development teams to ensure timely delivery of client projects
  • Conducted regular executive business reviews with key stakeholders, leveraging data insights to identify opportunities and strengthen long-term partnerships

Customer Success Manager

Virgin Media

Houston, TX

Remote
May 2022 - May 2023

Full-Time Contract (through guru.com)

  • Led customer success initiatives for a portfolio of 400+ B2C accounts, designing and implementing personalised engagement strategies to drive product adoption, reduce churn, and maximise customer lifetime value
  • Proactively monitored account health metrics to identify at-risk customers and execute targeted retention plans, achieving measurable improvements in NPS and satisfaction scores
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer issues and streamline service delivery
  • Educated customers on product capabilities and positioned value-added services to drive consistent expansion revenue and deepen customer relationships

Customer Success & Operations Coordinator

PMP, Ltd.

Gaza, Palestine

Remote
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

Full-Time

  • Served as the primary success partner for over 20 TV channels and media production companies, implementing and negotiating rates for over 500 digital media production projects and live broadcasts
  • Built strong long-term client relationships through transparent communication, regular status updates, and proactive risk identification
  • Implemented scalable client onboarding and acquisition processes that improved time-to-value for new accounts and streamlined internal operations

Academic & Research Experience

Student Internship

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

Onsite
Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

Part-Time

Collaborated with 3 other team members to complete all aspects of a research project, including the production of software and equipment as well as designing, running and analyzing the results of a series of experiments. Developed strong cross-functional communication and project coordination skills applicable to customer success management.

Student Internship

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

Onsite
Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

Part-Time

Collaborated with 2 graduate students to complete all aspects of a research project, including designing, running and analyzing the results of a series of experiments. Strengthened structured problem-solving and multi-stakeholder collaboration capabilities in a fast-paced academic environment.

Teaching Assistant

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

Onsite
Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

Part-Time

Collaborated with professors to run workshops and grade and proctor exams. Built strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-management skills foundational to customer onboarding and success motions.

Student Summer Internship

Boston University

Boston, MA

Onsite
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Full-Time

Collaborated with another student and a senior scientist to make advancements in the production of a medical device by producing software and running experiments. Demonstrated the ability to deliver results in fast-paced, goal-driven, cross-functional environments.

Study Group Leader

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

Onsite
Sep 2015 - May 2016

Part-Time

Collaborated with program director to prepare study materials and run workshops for student cohorts. Cultivated coaching, facilitation, and peer relationship-building skills that directly mirror customer onboarding and ongoing success motions.

Skills & Expertise

Customer Success

Onboarding Retention Strategy Churn Prevention NPS/CSAT QBRs Account Health Monitoring Success Plan Design Voice of the Customer

Revenue & Sales Execution

Consultative Selling Value-Based Positioning Renewal Negotiation Upsell/Cross-sell Pipeline Management Executive Sponsorship Commercial Acumen

AI & Automation Tools

ChatGPT / GPT-4 Gong / Chorus.ai Claude AI Prompt Engineering Salesforce Einstein Copilot for M365 AI-driven Insights

CRM & CS Platforms

HubSpot Zoho CRM Salesforce Gainsight ChurnZero Google Sheets

Communication

Stakeholder Management Executive Presentations Escalation Management Negotiation Conflict Resolution Active Listening Business Reviews

Data & Analytics

Statistical Analysis Data Visualisation Excel Python SQL KPI Reporting Customer Health Scoring Tableau

Project Management

Trello Asana ClickUp Airtable Agile/Scrum

Digital Marketing

PPC Campaigns Facebook Ads Google Ads LinkedIn Ads Mailchimp Social Media Copywriting

MS Office

Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook

Programming

Python SQL (MySQL) Linux HTML CSS JavaScript

Awards & Recognition

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Aug 2022

PMP, Ltd.

Employee of the Month

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May 2022

PMP, Ltd.

Employee of the Month

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2022

PMP, Ltd.

Top Client Retention Performer

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2021 – 2022

Holon Labs

100% Client Renewal Rate β€” 3 consecutive quarters

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2020

Holon Labs

Customer Champion Award β€” highest NPS portfolio

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May 2015

The Olayan Foundation

Academic Excellence Fellowship

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Dec 2014

University of Rochester

Best Project Award

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Sep 2014

University of Rochester

The Genesee Scholarship

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Sep 2014

University of Rochester

The Rochester National Scholarship

Let's Connect

Ready to discuss how I can drive customer success and revenue growth for your organization? Schedule a conversation at your convenience.

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  • Explore how my experience aligns with your needs
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Professional References

Contact information available upon request

Alperen Sirin

Executive Manager

Holon Labs

David Gutierrez

Sales Manager

Virgin Media

Mahmoud Jaber

COO

PMP, Ltd.

Wolf-Udo SchrΓΆder

Professor

University of Rochester

Eldred H. Chimowitz

Professor

University of Rochester

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or connecting with fellow professionals in the customer success space.

Email

sabdalra@u.rochester.edu

Phone

+(20) 105 061 1317

Location

Cairo, Egypt