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PATRICK DE WIT

Cape Town

Summary

A versatile manager with a strong background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects.

Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments.

Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality.

Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

QA FULFILMENT MANAGER

HomeChoice Ltd
Cape Town
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Streamlined procedures to minimize losses associated with Goods Returned through agent and management processes.
  • Researched agent behavior and company procedures to identify loss sources related to Goods Returned.
  • Designed and implemented training materials to improve agent processes and operational efficiency.
  • Monitored statistical data on Goods Returned to enhance agent performance and workflow.
  • Established in-house quality procedures through negotiation and agreement with stakeholders.

CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER

Globalmedia Services AU
Cape Town
03.2016 - 04.2019
  • Led and managed five sales teams, including team leaders and 75 agents.
  • Ensured delivery of billable hours in accordance with SLAs by adhering to operational policies.
  • Applied Lean Six Sigma strategies to identify improvement areas and implement solutions.
  • Successfully launched new products into the market through targeted sales initiatives.
  • Achieved sales goals by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

CS TEAM MANAGER & DUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER

Teleperformance SA
Cape Town
09.2013 - 02.2016

As a Customer Service Team Manager, I:

  • Evaluated performance and conducted reviews, identifying improvement areas and developing action plans.
  • Conducted weekly product training programs to maximize team member development.
  • Analyzed key performance metrics and reported findings to senior management.
  • Monitored agent attendance and punctuality, addressing recurring issues promptly to prevent habitual patterns.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and time management strategies.

As the Duty Operations Manager, I:

  • Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations through oversight of daily operations.
  • Championed process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and leading change initiatives.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts based on customer traffic and employee strengths.

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT - ADMINISTRATION

LEKKERLAND / RANDSTAD NL
03.2008 - 02.2013
  • Relocated to Netherlands to explore immigration options to country of birth.
  • Functioned in general administrative role within international distribution company.
  • Traveled extensively across Europe, gaining diverse cultural insights.

BUSINESS QUALITY ANALYST

IBM
Johannesburg
07.2004 - 02.2008
  • Ensured compliance with KPIs and SLAs for various European and South African accounts.
  • Formulated and presented account statistics daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually to stakeholders.
  • Sustained problem-solving efforts for KPI/SLA issues in collaboration with Account Managers.
  • Identified process inefficiencies through comprehensive GAP Analysis.
  • Mapped processes based on analysis, providing recommendations for improvement using Lean Six Sigma.

MILITARY LAW OFFICER & PROSECUTOR

South African National Defense Force
Pretoria
04.1989 - 05.2004
  • Prosecuted criminal cases, achieving an 85% success rate in theft, assault, and fraud.
  • Investigated medico-legal cases to ensure thorough legal compliance.
  • Provided legal advisory services to military personnel, including Unit Commanders.
  • Conducted military law training sessions every three months for new recruits.
  • Served as Commissioner of Oaths, facilitating legal documentation processes.

Education

Senior Certificate - Technical - Electronics

Voortrekkerhoogte High, Preoria, SA
01.1989

Bachelor of Jurisprudence - Law

University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, SA

Incomplete due to lack of funding.

Training

  • LEAN Six Sigma- Green Belt (IBM)
  • Aspire to Lead Management (Teleperformance SA)
  • Dutch Language Training- Berlitz level 9 / CEF level B2.2 (BVC Europe)
  • Advanced Occupational Health & Safety (SA National Defense Force)

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Quality Assurance Management
  • Customer Service Management
  • Team Management & Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma Methodology
  • Data Analysis
  • Trend Analysis
  • Documenting & Reporting
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Training & Development
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Disciplinary Techniques

Languages

Dutch
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

QA FULFILMENT MANAGER - HomeChoice Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2021
CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER - Globalmedia Services AU
03.2016 - 04.2019
CS TEAM MANAGER & DUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER - Teleperformance SA
09.2013 - 02.2016
WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT - ADMINISTRATION - LEKKERLAND / RANDSTAD NL
03.2008 - 02.2013
BUSINESS QUALITY ANALYST - IBM
07.2004 - 02.2008
MILITARY LAW OFFICER & PROSECUTOR - South African National Defense Force
04.1989 - 05.2004
Voortrekkerhoogte High - Senior Certificate, Technical - Electronics
University of South Africa (UNISA) - Bachelor of Jurisprudence, Law

Work Availability

monday
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thursday
friday
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sunday
morning
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid sick leavePaid time off

Projects

  • At Teleperformance SA (UK Vodafone Account):

· Restructured the internal disciplinary process due to business growth;

· Improved productivity by pro-active disciplinary actions;

· Setting a valuable and easily achievable disciplinary process by training shareholders, ie Operations Managers and Team Leaders;

· Ensured legal compliance with SA Labour Law and company policy;

· Successfully initiated 105 disciplinary hearings of Agent misconduct that lead to potential and/or real-time loss of customers, therefor company losses, due to absenteeism, poor timekeeping, insolence, dishonesty and negligence.

  • At HomeChoice Ltd:

· Researched Agent behavior and company procedures to determine company losses on Goods Returned;

· Designed and implementing training material, alongside the Training Department, to enhance Agent processes, decreasing Goods Returned;

· Monitored and reported on, to Senior Management, statistical values re Goods Returned to improve Agent behavior; processes and procedures;

· Determined, negotiated and agreed on improvements to in-house quality procedures;

· Assessed customer requirements to enable decrease in Goods Returned. 

Personal Traits

  • Independent & motivated self-starter
  • Meticulous & precise
  • Critical thinker
  • Fair & impartial
  • Team player & professionally engaging

References

References available upon request.
PATRICK DE WIT