WHITNEY K. PEREZ

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WHITNEY K. PEREZ

WHITNEY K. PEREZWHITNEY K. PEREZWHITNEY K. PEREZ
ABOUT ME
CASE STUDIES
RESUME
FUN FACTS
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  • ABOUT ME
  • CASE STUDIES
  • RESUME
  • FUN FACTS
  • ABOUT ME
  • CASE STUDIES
  • RESUME
  • FUN FACTS

Case Studies & Highlights

📌 Gartner: AI-Driven Value and Efficiency via Personalized 1:1 Peer Matching Workflow

  • Digitized manual sales + service workflows for client networking and collaboration, reducing friction and accelerating time-to-value.
  • Unified peer profiles, Salesforce/CRM data, and user-input goals and intent to power an AI-driven matching algorithm.
  • Launched a lean prototype that replaced ad-hoc Microsoft Teams “seek and find” matching; scaled as the POC became indispensable.
  • Results: Drove 300% MoM adoption, lifted retention by 4 points, and improved time-to-first-value and CSAT metrics.

📌 Gartner: AI Insight Summaries and Packaged UGC for Better Discovery and Engagement

  • Piloted and introduced packaged insights —highly-scannable, AI-aggregated content blocks that distilled user reviews into bite-sized, persona-tailored takeaways. 
  • To build it, we mapped user behavior, engaged with key business leaders to understand topics and markets with highest need, and collaborated with data leaders to extract sentiment and themes.
  • The feature turned fragmented UGC into structured, digestible insights—helping users evaluate solutions faster and improving downstream platform stickiness.
  • Results: Tripled engagement on high-traffic pages, boosted CTR by 4%, and increased repeat visits by 20%. 

📌 Gartner: Smart Review Assist Makes AI-Powered Content Creation Frictionless

  • To reduce friction in Gartner Peer Insights’ content funnel, we launched smart review assist functionality — AI-powered tools that suggest headlines, corrected grammar, translate content, and nudge users to complete submissions. 
  • My team validated pain points via funnel analytics and user interviews, prototyped with design, and partnered with NLP engineers to launch iteratively.
  • This feature reframed content creation as a guided, low-effort experience—improving both volume and value of user-generated insights.
  • Results: 171% YoY increase in submitted reviews, 18% reduction in drop-off, and improved quality scores across key verticals.

📌 GoDaddy: AI Sales and Support Chatbot Unlocking Guided Conversations that Convert

  • Launched GoDaddy’s first AI-powered chatbot to guide high-intent users through product selection and checkout. 
  • After mapping common drop-offs and support pain points, we piloted the bot with intent modeling, decision trees, and embedded personalization.
  • This chatbot transformed our sales funnel into a proactive, guided experience—boosting revenue while reducing support load. Future iterations included support automations for high-volume, low-value tasks such as password reset and payment management. 
  • Results: 169% increase in qualified leads and a 4% lift in conversion for high-value personas.

📌 GoDaddy: Smart Homepage Modules Delivering Personalization at Scale

  • We overhauled the homepage experience with behavior-triggered content modules based on ML-driven propensity models. 
  • I led testing across ten global markets, piloting and scaling GoDaddy's first multi-armed bandit platform to continuously optimize placements.
  • By surfacing relevant content and products, we turned a static page into a dynamic growth lever.
  • Results: $9.5M in attributed revenue over 18 months and 20% faster experimentation cycles.

📌 Kaplan: ML Transcript Reconciliation and Credit Transfer at Scale

  • We introduced machine learning to automate transcript and credit transfer evaluations. 
  • My team integrated 17 external education data sources and designed a transparent decision UI.
  • We removed a major enrollment barrier and gave students clarity from day one.
  • Results: 12% lift in conversion and faster onboarding.

📌 Kaplan: Digital Financial Aid End-to-End Digital Transformation

  • I led the launch of Kaplan’s first digital financial aid and loan management system. 
  • Partnered with engineers and third-party data sources to parse and unify disparate student information and improve API library in highly regulated financial sector.  
  • This initiative turned a manual, high-friction process into a seamless self-service experience for remote learners.
  • Results: 2x retention for key personas and significantly reduced time-to-funding.

📌 Royal Caribbean: On-Ship Booking and Growth Engine via 0 to N Native App

  • I led the development of a mobile-first e-commerce flow for onboard bookings—shore excursions, spa services, dining, and more. 
  • This included kiosk, web, and mobile integrations across 45 shipboard tech stacks.
  • We gave guests the flexibility to customize their vacation on the go, unlocking new monetization channels.
  • Results: $7M in net new revenue and a 12-point NPS lift.

📌 Royal Caribbean: Trust and Transparency via Unified Wallet and Folio Experience

  • We launched a digital wallet and folio system through SAP Hybris, enabling guests to manage all purchases in one place. 
  • I drove user research, system integration, and rollout.
  • This feature simplified spending and increased trust in the digital booking experience.
  • Results: Boosted transparency and reduced onboard service desk load.

📌 Citrix: Rapid Experimentation and Optimization for Tailored Purchasing Journey

  • We built a high-velocity A/B testing framework to optimize content personalization, pricing, positioning, and signup flows. 
  • I collaborated with marketing, product, and engineering to run multivariate tests weekly.
  • This laid the foundation for a culture of data-driven iteration and proved the value of personalized, long-form, and editorial content. 
  • Results: Sustained weekly testing velocity and meaningful gains in activation and paid upgrades.

📌 Citrix: Freemium A/B Testing to Redefining Pricing, Packaging, and Promotion Strategy

  • To drive top-of-funnel growth, I led experimentation to launch Citrix’s first freemium offers on GoToMeeting. 
  • We tested gated features, time limits, and pricing page UX.
  • This shift redefined trial-to-paid conversion and scaled pipeline velocity.
  • Results: 59% YoY increase in conversions and double-digit NPS growth.

📌 Norwegian Cruise Line: Promo Optimizer and Merchandising that Performs

  • I ran over 100 digital promos through Norwegian’s e-commerce platform.
  • Highlights include introducing a performance-based experimentation model to test creative, pricing, and positioning.
  • This experimentation mindset brought predictability and ROI discipline to NCL’s merchandising playbook.
  • Results: Average promo ROI exceeded 12%, with standout campaigns exceeding 20%.

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