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Pretesh Dolat Vallabh

Pretesh Dolat Vallabh

Sunninghill

Summary

Problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational
efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company
success.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive
attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Service Delivery Manager

ADvTECH Group
Sandton
03.2023 - Current
  • Ensured seamless integration of new technologies with legacy systems through meticulous planning and coordination.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring favorable terms that supported project goals and budgets.
  • Driving project success through adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining focus on goals.
  • Cultivated vendor partnerships for hardware, software, and service procurement effectively.
  • Engaged with various departments to fulfill IT objectives and ensure system security and integration.
  • Managed IT operations initiatives to facilitate the uninterrupted flow of business functions.
  • Collaborated with executives to strategize short- and long-term IT upgrades.
  • Managed budget planning for technology to enhance resource efficiency and fulfill organizational goals.
  • Elevated user satisfaction and response times by optimizing helpdesk processes effectively.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions during system upgrades or migrations.
  • Oversaw the technology and software budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.

Corporate Account : Manager

ITEC South Africa
07.2018 - 02.2023
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Coordinated among multiple external stakeholders to gain consensus on major project milestones and prioritization goals.
  • Attended staff and client meetings and served as liaison to manage operations for account.
  • Interfaced effectively with key accounts, answering questions and delivering exceptional service.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Reviewed customer service agreements for terms and conditions pricing and accuracy.

Resolution Centre & Lead Generation Team Leader

ITEC South Africa
Sandton
11.2015 - 08.2018
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and effectively.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems and following up with potential and
    existing clients.
  • Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.

Dedicated Care Centre Team Leader

TNT Express South Africa,
04.2014 - 10.2015

People Management
• Coaching and performance management
• Promote the corporate values through active participation in the corporate
initiatives
• Identify and report any customer loss to the sales team.
• Employee development
• Promote the service recovery and escalation policy.
• Conduct annual performance appraisal.
• Customer satisfaction and retention.
• Compliant handling.
• Work towards departmental targets.
• Apply lean principles to improve operating cost and service.
• Customer relationship management
• Revenue generations and retention
• Customer visits and monthly/quarterly customer reviews
• Care Centre resource management
Education
• Corporate responsibility, health, safety
• Customer Experience
• Building and maintain a healthy relationship with customers.

Support & Africa Support Team Leader

TNT Express South Africa
Elandsfontien
01.2011 - 03.2013

• Setting up weekly conference calls with the relevant country to identify gaps
for not achieving KPIs and then having a clear action plan on how we can
arrive at meeting our objectives
• Provide telephonic systems training to relevant individuals.
• Implement and maintain contact matrix
• Maintain the relevant escalation ID's for the relevant countries
• Communicating and monitoring clear individual performance objectives and
service standards.
• Creating a positive and collaborative team environment by setting and
regularly reviewing the achievement of team and individual goals.
• Facilitating team meetings and other two-way communication forums.
• Communicating and monitoring rewards and recognition schemes.
• Communicating daily service issues to the team by proactively exchanging
information relating to the various departments
• Analyse daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly performance data and reports
against current standards of quality and productivity.
• Conduct employee counseling and disciplinary actions if required.
• Support the care centre leadership in development and succession planning
programmes by actively identifying the high potentials individuals
• Ensuring a strong focus on Customer Service competencies development and
quality in order to delight customers and exceed their expectations
• Conduct regular calls to assess the customer's satisfaction in order to evaluate
the working relationship and discuss possible points for improvement of
customer service.
• Follow up on points for improvement and other findings resulting from
customer contact moments in order to improve customer satisfaction.
• Ensure customer SLA specifics are achieved as well as customer service
performance criteria.

Major Accounts Representative

TNT Express South Africa
Elandsfontien
01.2008 - 12.2010

Various Roles

Value Logistics
Isando
04.2003 - 08.2007

Education

High School Diploma -

Johan Jurgen High School
Spring
01.2002 - 12.2002

Skills

National accounts management

Inter-department collaboration

Customer-focused

Process improvement specialist

Complaint resolution

Analytical problem solver

Personalized customer service

Customer experience enhancement

Relationship building and management

Strategic planning

Budgeting(CAPEX/OPEX)

Project Management

Timeline

Service Delivery Manager

ADvTECH Group
03.2023 - Current

Corporate Account : Manager

ITEC South Africa
07.2018 - 02.2023

Resolution Centre & Lead Generation Team Leader

ITEC South Africa
11.2015 - 08.2018

Dedicated Care Centre Team Leader

TNT Express South Africa,
04.2014 - 10.2015

Support & Africa Support Team Leader

TNT Express South Africa
01.2011 - 03.2013

Major Accounts Representative

TNT Express South Africa
01.2008 - 12.2010

Various Roles

Value Logistics
04.2003 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

Johan Jurgen High School
01.2002 - 12.2002
Pretesh Dolat Vallabh