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Overview
Work History
Education
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Lebogang Ephodia Khumalo

Lebogang Ephodia Khumalo

Customer Service Representative
Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Corners Of Vintage Trading Enterprise, excelling in operational efficiency and customer retention.

Expert in performance monitoring and problem-solving, I successfully streamlined processes, enhancing profit margins while fostering a positive work environment that improved employee retention. Skilled in data analysis and staff management.

Well organized, attentive to detail, and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Corners Of Vintage Trading Enterprise
02.2020 - Current
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Customer Service Supervisor

S.A Express Airways
03.2014 - 07.2019
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Coached team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models.
  • Managed escalated calls/emails with diplomacy, successfully deescalating situations while ensuring satisfactory resolutions for both parties involved.
  • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities in navigating challenging customer scenarios and finding solutions that met their needs as well as aligned with company policies.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Evaluated individual performance metrics to identify areas of improvement, providing targeted coaching to boost results.
  • Enhanced team productivity through regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services, effectively communicating changes to the team for seamless customer support.
  • Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention.
  • Implemented effective scheduling strategies to optimize staff coverage during peak hours and minimize wait times for customers.

Education

Certificate - Health Administration

Birnam Business College, Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -
  • Matric- Grade 12, Harvey Education Centre, 2005 - Starndard Grade Pass

Skills

Operations management

Timeline

Operations Manager - Corners Of Vintage Trading Enterprise
02.2020 - Current
Customer Service Supervisor - S.A Express Airways
03.2014 - 07.2019
Birnam Business College - Certificate, Health Administration
04.2001 -
Lebogang Ephodia KhumaloCustomer Service Representative