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Keana Soerboe

Operations & Customer Experience Leader | 17+ Years Scaling Retention & Service Excellence

About Me

With over 17 years of experience across New York, Paris, and Oslo, I specialize in transforming customer service departments into high-performing growth engines. My expertise lies at the intersection of operational strategy and empathetic leadership. Most recently at Relekta, I built an in-house sales and retention project from the ground up, successfully recovering 'cold' B2B accounts through data-driven outreach and strategic de-escalation. I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can act as the 'connective tissue' between departments, using tools like HubSpot and Salesforce to optimize workflows and drive customer loyalty.

Jurisdiction

France | Norway

Experience

Seniority LevelAssociate
Years of Experience6-10 years
Current StatusActive
Senior Guest Experience ManagerHighstay
2023 - 2025

Served as the first point of contact for guests, handling inquiries via phone, email, WhatsApp, and OTA chat platforms (Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb) Managed guest reservations, confirmations, and payments, resolving issues such as double bookings, no-shows, and payment disputes Supervised and provided ongoing training for the Guest Experience team to ensure high service standards Assisted guests throughout the reservation process, providing personalized support to enhance their stay Handled customer complaints and issue resolution efficiently to maintain guest satisfaction Conducted on-site visits to properties as needed for operational support and quality assurance Responded to guest reviews and ratings on various OTA and company platforms, improving brand reputation Compiled weekly reports on operational events and guest feedback, contributing to continuous service improvements Ensured compliance with internal procedures and recommended enhancements to optimize guest experience

Customer Consultant B2BRelekta AS
2021 - 2023

Acted as the first point of contact for customers, resolving inquiries via phone, email, and CRM platforms Provided empathetic and solution-oriented support, ensuring a seamless customer experience Managed customer records and feedback, contributing to process improvements Collaborated with internal teams to optimize service workflows and improve response times Led customer outreach projects, enhancing engagement and satisfaction rates

Head of Customer Service B2CStayClassy AS
2020 - 2020

Managed a team of customer support specialists, ensuring high-quality service delivery Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, achieving a 20% improvement in response time Developed new customer service strategies to enhance the overall support experience Handled escalated customer complaints with professionalism and empathy Maintained detailed records of customer interactions to improve service processes

Education

Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration, Management MajorBerkeley College NYC
2015 - 2018

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
Swedish
Norwegian