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Kara Engelke

Kara Engelke

Client Support Engineer
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic Client Support Engineer with a proven track record in project planning, stakeholder communication, and customer success. Experienced in driving product adoption, enhancing client relationships, and delivering technical support across diverse portfolios. Known for public speaking skills, technical expertise, and effective team collaboration. Achieved significant project success by leading cross-functional teams, resolving client issues, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards. A results-oriented leader, committed to maximizing customer value and fostering long-term partnerships.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Support Engineer

B2wise
03.2023 - Current

Client Support Engineer with experience in client relationship management, project coordination, and cross-functional team collaboration. Proven ability to lead customer onboarding, drive product adoption, and provide project support. Adept at managing multiple projects, resolving client issues, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards. Seeking to leverage strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills to contribute to both customer success and project management.


  • Lead the onboarding process for new customers, ensuring a smooth transition to product/service use and driving successful adoption.
  • Deliver product training sessions to educate clients on best practices and enhance overall customer experience.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for customers, conducting regular check-ins, gathering feedback, and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve customer issues efficiently, escalating critical concerns to ensure timely resolution.
  • Develop strategies to increase customer retention rates while identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling based on usage trends.
  • Gather customer insights and feedback, working closely with product development teams to influence future enhancements.
  • Assist in developing project plans and timelines in coordination with senior project managers, ensuring all tasks are assigned and completed according to schedule.
  • Maintain and organize project documentation, including reports, meeting minutes, and plans, for efficient access and review.
  • Communicate with stakeholders and team members, providing updates on project status and gathering feedback to relay to senior project managers.
  • Identify potential risks and assist in creating mitigation strategies to address project challenges, supporting the successful execution of projects.

Education

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) -

Project Management Institution
04.2001 -

Demand Driven Planner Certification -

Demand Driven Institute
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Highschool DF Malan
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Project planning and coordination

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis and KPI reporting

Team collaboration and communication

Public Speaking

Client relationship management

Product knowledge and technical expertise

Languages

Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Project Management Tools : Mondaycom, Asana

Data Analysis: Excel

Customer Communication Platform : Jira

Project Documentation: Confluence, SharePoint

Timeline

Client Support Engineer

B2wise
03.2023 - Current

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) -

Project Management Institution
04.2001 -

Demand Driven Planner Certification -

Demand Driven Institute
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Highschool DF Malan
04.2001 -
Kara EngelkeClient Support Engineer