Experienced with operational strategy, effectively overseeing large-scale projects and improving productivity. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of resource management to achieve efficient workflow. Track record of leading high-performing teams and implementing impactful process improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
VMo2 Pay Monthly/Retentions/SMB
05.2023 - Current
Manage approximately 490-seater call center, with an Operation Manager staff compliment of 6 direct reports
Drive STS metric within a Sales in Service environment
Full cost code ownership including headcount and delivery versus KPIs
Responsible for growth and retention of key clients
Handle all customer financial details such as billing information, credit card details and banking account information with relevant integrity and confidentiality
Develop and implement operating plans in line with customer service strategies, policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with customer service policies, procedures and operating plans and highlight operational risks and controls
Proactively take relevant action where necessary
Set customer service and targets (qualitative and quantitative) for the business unit and integrate with other business areas to achieve service level standards
Manage the operational relationship and SLA
Manage performance of staff according to best practice including:
Set performance standards (Key Performance Areas, Key Performance Indicators)
Ensure performance measurement is carried out correctly and regularly
Ensure skill and knowledge gaps are identified
Ensure training and development plans exist and are followed
Develop career paths
Motivate and lead the team
Continuously seek improvements in business processes, products and technology and manage the change process when improvements are implemented
Successfully managed a platform migration for our customers from Carex to 360
Managing a bespoke team of 35 heads who handle customer complaints for multiple partners which has resulted in VMo2 achieving their stretch target on complaint reduction
Operations Manager
Capita 02 Pay & Go & SMB
06.2021 - 05.2023
Manage 6 Channels within my remit
Retail Consumer / Retail SMB / Dealer Support/ IOT/ Wholesale /Pay and Go Sales through Service (Current)
Many of my role and responsibilities are the same as listed below as I was previously the POC for the unit, the additional is listed below
Pioneered (with my team) the evolution from a Service sector within Capita to the very first Sales Through Service Operation
Sales reporting on a daily basis with relevant UK stakeholders to display progress and also understand what we needed to improve
Weekly KPI submission to my line manager to understand KPI uplifts and challenges within the different tenure brackets
Weekly sales call reviews with TEF client to display progress with advisors who have transcended from Service to Sales advisors
Ensuring the Operation was always equipped with what we needed in order to achieve relevant KPI’s
Process governance for both behavioural and performance based management to ensure delivery of key KPI’s up to standard
Liaising with TEF client on a daily basis to ensure all Operational Compliance was kept to an acceptable standard
Bi-weekly credits call with TEF client to ensure we are driving down revenue erosion
Weekly planning call with Tactical Planning Team UK to ensure all shrinkage is effectively placed and service is not negatively impacted/ To understand attrition rates and make a decision on intakes to remain on top of forecasts
Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Currently manage a capacity of c.120 advisors, team leaders and coaching staff
Team Leader (level 3)
Capita 02 Pay & Go/SMB
12.2015 - 06.2021
Managed 3 Channels within SMB
Retail Consumer / Retail SMB / Dealer Support /Pay and Go (Current)
Daily morning calls with P&G stakeholders to discuss previous day performance as well as devising plan for new day based on climate of results
POC for Pay and Go (Responsible for Operational duties as well as results)
Ensuring SAMs are updated (care calls performed, correct HR management taking place
Completing WFH Repeats analysis to ensure operational hygiene at all times
Provide tailored operational coaching support, in order to drive and support the achievement of operational KPI’s, evidencing value added to the operation
Maintain an up to date personal development plan, including a current, detailed knowledge of methodology and practices
Obtain and develop an on-going commercial awareness of Capita’s client contracts and performance within the segment
Assisting and resolving high level queries from Retail stores and Franchise business Managers
Ensuring all appropriate compliance requirements are met
Providing real time support to my team for queries, escalations and system issues
Conduct monthly 121’s and review my team’s performance, providing them with feedback and development plans
Adhering to HR policies and procedures to provide a fair and consistent approach to managing my team
Work towards achieving the attrition, absence and adherence target
Ensuring established call handling procedures are adhered to and applied wherever possible
Ensure Delivery Of Clients KPI’s within my team
Service calls: Conduct monthly /Quarterly Service calls with Telefonica stakeholders
To ensure training material is relevant, accurate and fit for purpose, making amendments where necessary and/or providing recommendations to guarantee a consistency learning experience
Act as ambassador of Capita and the management team within the segment area attending project, operational and client meetings when required
Continuously improving processes in accordance with changes happening in store
Engagement Lead within the SMB and Pay Go areas
Strand-lead for CBT and compliance (SMB and Pay and Go)
Lead Advisor
Capita (O2)
07.2014 - 12.2015
Duties include handling of escalations and dealing with Customer Service calls
Floor support
I also make sure I meet all my KPI’s and help my team members with day to day tasks
Education
Matric - English, Life Sciences, Afrikaans, Geography, Life Orientation, History
Belgravia High
Athlone, W-Cape
Skills
Leadership
Operations Management
KPI Tracking
Interpersonal
Communication
Punctuality
Time management
Problem solving
Analytical
Methodical
Technical
Assertive
Planning and Organizing
Emotional Intelligence
MS Office
PowerPoint
Microsoft
Sales managing/reporting
Activities
Computers
Swimming
Soccer
Cricket
Socializing
Music
Education - Secondaryleveleducation
Belgravia High, Athlone, W-Cape, 7764, Matric (Passed), English, Life Sciences, Afrikaans, Geography, Life Orientation, History
Developedabilitiesskills
Leadership, Interpersonal, Communication, Punctuality, Time management, Problem solving, Analytical, Methodical, Technical, Assertive, Planning and Organizing, Emotional Intelligence, MS Office, PowerPoint, Windows, Internet, Microsoft, Sales managing/reporting
Linguisticabilities
English
Afrikaans
Dependants
4
Personal Information
ID Number: 910924 5258 08 2
Date of Birth: 09/24/91
Gender: Male
Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Single
Religion: Muslim
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
VMo2 Pay Monthly/Retentions/SMB
05.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Capita 02 Pay & Go & SMB
06.2021 - 05.2023
Team Leader (level 3)
Capita 02 Pay & Go/SMB
12.2015 - 06.2021
Lead Advisor
Capita (O2)
07.2014 - 12.2015
Matric - English, Life Sciences, Afrikaans, Geography, Life Orientation, History