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Readiness: Get management help while installing or activating
Our commitment to you as our customer
Lumen is committed to making it easy to do business with us and to provide you with secure, reliable connections when, where, and how you need them. We have a dedicated customer care manager (CCM) assigned to your account to help ensure your experience with us is a very positive one. The name, phone number, and email address of your CCM appear on your order acknowledgement letter. Your CCM will assist you with any questions regarding your order, keep you informed of the status every step of the way from a holistic viewpoint and will act as an advocate on your behalf. However, in the event that you are not fully satisfied with the progress of your order, we have outlined the steps below to help you engage management in the order turn-up process.
What to expect
- a consistent resolution process with active customer participation
- action planning and delivery according to committed dates
- management involvement as appropriate
When to raise issues to Lumen management
If after working through our standard processes, you are not fully satisfied with the level or timeliness of the service you have received, or a service level agreement (SLA) has been missed, you can contact your CCM with your concerns. Additionally, you can contact your CCM when there is tangible impact or risk to your daily business operations because of the status of your order. When appropriate, your CCM will open a ticket with the Customer Escalations Desk. The Customer Escalations Desk will work with the appropriate parties to assist your CCM in resolving the issue at hand. Throughout the process, you will be provided status updates. Please work with your CCM to determine the frequency of these updates based on the needs of your business.
Resolution team key roles and responsibilities
Customer care manager (CCM)
- Serves as your entry point to the management engagement process and single point of contact.
- Advocates for you during the entire process for resolving your issue/problem.
- Owns the problem and the action plan around the problem.
- Ascertains the business impact of the situation, based on the information you provide.
- Plans, directs and coordinates activities to ensure your project goals and objectives remain on track, and escalates where necessary on your behalf.
- Ensures all parties are properly informed throughout the process.
- Resolves your issue and closes your ticket.
CCM manager/ director / VP
- Advocates for you during the management engagement process.
- Takes responsibility for your satisfaction and leads internal teams to resolution by removing roadblocks.
- Obtains/approves additional resources as needed (technical or otherwise).
- Provides acknowledgement to you within four business hours of receiving your phone call or e-mail concerning the issue/problem you are facing and their engagement in the process.
What you can expect during the process
We have a standard communication process that your CCM will share with you. However, if this does not meet your requirements, you and your CCM can collaborate to develop a communication plan that is appropriate to your needs. Our goal is to be your advocate and become a virtual member of your internal team.
In the event that your CCM opens a customer escalations ticket internal to Lumen, you may expect to hear status updates from either the escalations manager/director or your CCM.
Closure codes for when the Customer Escalations Desk is involved
Your ticket will be considered closed if one or more of the following conditions are met:
- The initially agreed upon objectives have been achieved.
- The issue has been reviewed and agreement has been reached to downgrade the severity level/ management engagement is no longer required.
- You have agreed that the issue is resolved.
- A mutual agreement has been reached that the issue cannot or will not be resolved and this has been communicated to all parties.
As part of our continuous improvement process, any tickets opened on your behalf will be reviewed by Lumen management. If you have any concerns about how your situation was addressed, please do not hesitate to engage our leadership for resolution by utilizing the management engagement contacts given to you in this document.
In addition, you can also use our customer portal: Control Center. Learn how to register for the portal
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for Pacific Coast region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Ryanne Harman | o: 720-567-6294 c: 303-717-7688 e: ryanne.harman@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for Frontier & Coastal Plains region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Aldona Vaitekunas | o: 303-992-6939 c: 720-427-1155 e: aldona.vaitekunas@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for Front Range & Great Plains region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Chrystal Flaxbeard | o: 720-888-8231 c: 303-929-8886 e: chrystal.sweeney@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for Pacific Northwest region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Ryanne Harman | o: 720-567-6294 c: 303-717-7688 e: ryanne.harman@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for Southwest region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Chrystal Flaxbeard | o: 720-888-8231 c: 303-929-8886 e: chrystal.sweeney@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for Gulf region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Aldona Vaitekunas | o: 720-888-9178 c: 720-427-1155 e: aldona.vaitekunas@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for Midwest region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Chrystal Downey | o: 814-260-2223 e: chrystal.downey@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for New England region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Mindy Wentling | o: 717-516-7560 e: mindy.wentling@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for Mid-Atlantic region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Chrystal Downey | o: 814-260-2223 e: chrystal.downey@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for Atlantic region management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
Shannon Bates | o: 636-625-7219 e: shannon.bates@centurylink.com |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
Escalation contact matrix
Below is a contact list and hierarchy for management engagement for the order turn-up process if you need additional attention beyond your CCM:
| Level | Lumen title | Name | Contact information |
| 1 | Customer care manager (CCM) | CCM in charge of order | If you don't know your CCM, contact your channel manager. |
| 2 | Regional manager, Service Delivery |
To obtain CCM manager contact information, contact your customer care manager (CCM). | |
To ensure we have enough time to work on your issue, please allow at least four business hours before attempting to engage the next level. This benefits you by allowing us to work more efficiently on your behalf. Please always start this management engagement process with your CCM.
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