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Srinivas LH

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of experience in customer service leadership.
  • Expert in process optimization and team performance enhancement.
  • Proficient in leveraging technology for customer support solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Customer Support Leader with extensive experience in BPO and customer service operations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Customer Service ManagementTeam Leadership

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBPOBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process Outsourcing (BPO)Business Relationship ManagementCall CenterCall CentersCash CollectionChange ManagementClient RelationsCoachingCollectionCommunicationContact Centers

About

A seasoned and results-oriented Customer Support Leader with a proven track record of spearheading and optimizing Customer Service Operations . Proficient in developing and implementing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, streamline processes, and drive team performance, followed by Outbound calling efforts to generate Leads, Tele-Sales & Collections, Possessing exceptional leadership skills, adept at fostering a customer-centric culture, and leveraging technology to deliver world-class support solutions. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute customer service strategies aligned with organizational goals, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and exceptional service delivery. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with service standards and continuous skill development. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements, implementing tools and methodologies to enhance service quality, productivity, and response times. Metrics and Analytics: Utilize data-driven insights to assess performance, measure KPIs, and implement initiatives for continual improvement in service quality and operational efficiency. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure a seamless customer experience across all touchpoints, addressing issues and implementing cohesive solutions. Technology Integration: Leverage innovative technologies and tools to streamline support operations, CRM systems, and automation to enhance service delivery. Skills and Qualifications: Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams towards achieving customer service excellence. Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with customers, teams, and stakeholders. Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in analyzing data, interpreting trends, and making data-driven decisions to improve support operations. Customer-Centric Approach: Strong commitment to understanding customer needs and implementing strategies to exceed their expectations. Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying and resolving complex customer issues while implementing preventive measures. Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with customer support software, CRM systems, and emerging technologies in the customer service domain. Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, & Diploma in Business Administration, Proven experience of 20+ years in customer service or support roles, with 10+ years in leadership positions.

Experience

Chargepoint

Manager (Ind Ops)

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Career break

Health and well-being

Nov 2023Feb 2024 · 3 mos

Enkash - the ultimate platform for businesses

Associate Director

Nov 2022Oct 2023 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Cashfree payments

Senior Manager

Oct 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Rupeek

Associate General Manager

Sep 2019Aug 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Head the support team.
  • Forecast & plan headcount to ensure relevant service levels are met.
  • Metrics/OKR planning across various LOB’s (Inbound, Outbound, Renewals & Release Management teams)
  • Set up Escalation & L2 desk to handle Inhouse Seniors, Lender Partners, Social Media, & Offline walk-in escalations.
  • Manage the NPA accounts at a lender level & reduce auction based churn.
  • Forecast & build calling strategy for Collections.
  • Risk Collection Team was set up to ensure the LTV difference amount is collected, to avoid risk to business.

Nestaway technologies pvt ltd

2 roles

Associate Vice President

Sep 2015Apr 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Scaling the initial 3 member pilot team to a span of 100+ CS team.
  • Setting up telephony services, in compliance with the rules laid by TRAI.
  • Enhancement made on Cloud telephony to ACD (fixed line) systems for better customer experience.
  • Based on capacity & forecast, designed the AOP (YOY) for CS function.
  • Effectively undertook and oversaw cross functional change management and process initiatives to drive CSAT.
  • Initiatives taken to reduce the overall TAT with IVR personalization, changes in issue type wise work flows.
  • Presently leading & developed a team of Managers, Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, Trainers & Process Coach.
  • Efficiently used MIS to manage the teams in terms of Service levels, Quality, Utilization and performance.
  • Handling multiple LOBs – E-mail Desk, Inbound, Escalation Desk, & set up Support functions
  • Create and align KRAs of all the employees within the program.
  • Conceptualized & developed multi skilled work force for cross utilization within sub processes for optimum efficiency and profitability of business.
  • Positioning refresher training for teams (based on TNI from QA reports and live audits).
  • Understanding the Recruitment, Training & Quality requirements while Process Transition.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs by developing pre/ post assessment programs
Performance AppraisalTime ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingDriving ResultsNegotiation+13

Senior Manager

Sep 2015May 2016 · 8 mos

Performance AppraisalTime ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingDriving ResultsNegotiation+11

Flipkart.com

3 roles

Manager

Aug 2014Sep 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore

  • Handled multiple process, Buying Assistance, L2 Support, Large category service, & support.
  • Part of setting up an entire outsource support center for Buying Assistance.
  • Transition Management to assist our partner to overcome the learning curve.
  • Execution of additional trainings on new product launch for better customer experience.
  • Planned & Transitioned multi skilling of executives which helped in better utilization of manpower.
  • Create incentive plans which are aligned to business goals.
  • Conduct business reviews to understand trends & efficiency of the business.
  • Capturing the Voice of Customer and ensure the necessary changes are made on the website and propose process changes to relevant stakeholders
  • Develop & implement employee training.
Performance AppraisalTime ManagementCommunicationCorrective ActionsDriving ResultsNegotiation+9

Assistant Manager

Feb 2013Jul 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore

  • Manage multiple LOB’s such as L1, L2, B2B & Email Support, drive Revenue & Conversion metrics.
  • L1 Team: Responsible for handling a span of 100 Consultants along with 4 Leads.
  • Planning & Executing headcount, Support & Administrative coverage during peak & non-peak day to ensure maximum productivity.
  • Meet & exceed program targets in terms of Revenue & Sales.
  • Utilizing the resource as per the skill set & ensuring the best of results being yielded.
  • Planning & Executing Daily, Weekly & Monthly performance based RnR, to boost the morale of the span.
  • L2 Support: Responsible for handling 6 consultants.
  • TAT based support on the incoming tickets.
  • Liaise with Category & BD to ensure the right info is given to customer.
  • Forecast Target based on historical trend & upcoming peak days.
  • Monitor & mentor team members to ensure core KPI’s are achieved.
  • B2B Support: Responsible for handling 5 consultants
  • Set target based on historical trend & Leads based on current pipeline.
  • Ensuring compliance & commitment is met with the customer.
  • Email Support: Responsible for handling 5 consultants.
  • Set Revenue & Conversion targets based on volume trend.
  • Ensuring TAT & Quality parameters are met.
  • Coaching aspiring consultants on their next role.
Performance AppraisalTime ManagementCommunicationCorrective ActionsDriving ResultsNegotiation+9

Team Lead

Sep 2011Feb 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore

  • Manage multiple LOB’s such as I/B,O/B, Backend, Field Staff Support, & Returns Management.
  • Responsible for meeting process targets through motivating and developing staff, consistently achieving and surpassing Key Performance Indicators.
  • Personal mentoring and performance management – Mentoring Team Members, career-graphing and driving results with high emphasis on Quality. Check, and correct deviations if any, in their performance curve and initiate action or developmental plan.
  • Supervise one of the shifts completely in terms of optimization of leads utilized and the work force available.
  • Maintain incentive & performance score card for consultants.
  • Handling escalations.
  • Achieving Productivity targets in terms of login hours, Quality & CSAT.
  • Participate in program related initiatives such as Internal quality calibrations & Ops Training.
Performance AppraisalNegotiationCustomer Service ManagementOrganization SkillsMonitoring PerformanceManagement Information Systems (MIS)+2

[24]7.ai

2 roles

Team Lead

Apr 2009Mar 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Managed an average headcount of 18 consultants, spanning across various projects (Outbound, Inbound & Chat), have been a part of Banking, Education & Entertainment based programs,
  • Responsible for the daily performance of 20 Telesales executives.
  • Responsible for the team meeting and exceeding targets.
  • Additional revenue generation through performance management.
  • Optimal usage of resources.
  • Analyze and coach team members on individual metrics.
  • To facilitate client audits both internal and external.
  • Handling Client related customer complaints on daily basis.
  • Responsible for hiring based on Client requirement.
  • Transition new hire’s from learning curve to production.
  • Responsible for adherence of all quality processes of the program adhere to FSA guidelines.
  • Web based analysis to enhance performance.
  • Training & Mentoring ATL’s on people management & process.
Performance AppraisalNegotiationCustomer Service ManagementMonitoring PerformanceCustomer Satisfaction (CSAT)Team Leadership

E Relationship Officer

Mar 2003Apr 2009 · 6 yrs 1 mo

  • Was a part of US based Outbound sales campaign for a Fortune 500 telecom client, followed by Banking process, which involved selling financial products such as (Loans, Balance Transfer, New Acquisition, & Insurance Sales)
  • Attain Daily, Weekly & Monthly targets.
  • Ensure shrinkage is well within threshold.
  • Mentor new hires & help them scale the learning curve.
Performance AppraisalNegotiationClient RelationsMonitoring PerformanceCustomer Satisfaction (CSAT)Team Leadership+1

Education

SSE Institute

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

NIMS

Diploma of Education — Business Administration

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