Arjun Paruchuri

Operations Associate

Gurugram, Haryana, India17 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 14 years in customer service and process improvement.
  • Expertise in onboarding and training new team members.
  • Proven track record in enhancing team performance.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in the Travel and Fintech industries, specializing in customer service and compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations ManagementTrainingCoachingPerformance ManagementCustomer ServiceComplianceFraud Prevention

Other Skills

Service-Level Agreements (SLA)Stakeholder ManagementCritical ThinkingOnboardingPerformance MonitoringKPI ManagementReportingLDDProblem SolvingDue DiligenceRegulatory ComplianceAttention to DetailData AnalysisPresentationsFacilitation

About

With over 14 years of professional experience in customer service and process improvement within the Financial, Telecom, Technology & travel industry, my journey has led me to my current role at Expedia Online Travels Services Private Limited. As a dedicated Floor Support specialist, I am committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. My expertise lies in onboarding, training, skill development, and providing comprehensive process support that aligns with our company's mission to revolutionize travel through the power of technology. Since my selection as a Floor Support specialist in April 2023, I have focused on equipping new team members with the tools and knowledge necessary for success. By conducting weekly feedback sessions, side-by-side coaching, and performance monitoring, I ensure our team's service meets the high standards expected by our customers. My approach has always been to solve problems collaboratively and support my colleagues in delivering exceptional travel experiences to our clientele.

Experience

17 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Expedia online travels services private limited

2 roles

Operations Team Lead

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Operations ManagementService-Level Agreements (SLA)

Traveler Service Senior Associate, Premium

Oct 2022Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Role : Floor Support
  • Selected as a Floor Support specialist in April 2023, my primary role involves providing comprehensive guidance and support to new team members, ensuring their seamless integration into the production environment. This position focuses on mentoring, training, and continuous process support to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
  • Onboarding and Training
  • Batch Management
  • Skill Development
  • Continuous Process Support
  • Weekly Feedback Sessions
  • Side-by-Side Coaching (Side-Barging)
  • Performance Monitoring and Improvement
  • Problem Solving and Support
  • Role : Traveler Service Senior Associate, Premium (Promoted October 2023 - Present)
  • Demonstrated outstanding performance and dedication, resulting in promotion to Traveler Service Senior Associate within one year of joining. My current duties include:
  • Contact Monitoring
  • Coaching Assigned Advocates
  • KPI and Metrics Reporting
  • Weekly Process Update Meetings
  • .Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Updates
  • Retail Loss Management
  • People Escalation Handling
  • Floor Support
  • Special projects
Stakeholder ManagementCritical ThinkingTrainingCoaching

Airbnb

Senior Analyst

Apr 2018Aug 2022 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Project: Travel Resolutions
  • Provided exceptional customer service via phone calls and emails, addressing customer queries and issues
  • related to travel bookings.
  • Ensured timely solutions to customer inquiries, including last-minute cancellations, rebooking, rescheduling, and amenities issues, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Coached and supervised team members, ensuring alignment with company policies and directions.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided coaching for improvement.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Led the team and acted as the first point of contact for support and requirements, facilitating smooth
  • operations.
  • Project: Payment Compliance Investigations
  • Conducted enhanced due diligence on existing clients, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Performed sanctions searches to identify Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and high-risk transactions.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements for case closure and filing, maintaining integrity in compliance operations.
LDDCritical ThinkingCustomer Service

American express

Senior Process Executive-Voice

May 2016Apr 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Processed payments, balance transfers, account updates and other transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Investigated suspected fraudulent activities and reported suspicious activity to the appropriate departments.
  • Educated customers about their rights with regard to billing disputes and fraud protection services.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with customers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to credit cards.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer satisfaction ratings and reducing overall call times.
  • Developed various fraud prevention strategies, including creating new internal policies and procedures.
  • Implemented anti-fraud measures such as identity verification protocols and real-time alerts on high-risk transactions.
  • Evaluated customer requests for changes in account status based on established criteria to determine if they are legitimate or potentially fraudulent.
Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailFraud Prevention

Cognizant technology solutions

Senior Process Executive-Voice

Apr 2011Oct 2015 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad, Pune · On-site

  • AT&T-Uverse (AMDOCS CRM):
  • · Managed AT&T order management center CRM, handling orders for customers porting from different
  • telecom service providers to AT&T.
  • · Conducted training, work allocation, mentoring, and auditing for the team.
  • · Handled outbound calling, smart chat process, and escalations via email and portal.
  • · Provided reporting and status updates based on criticality.
  • Salesforce.com Support Portfolio: CRM: Salesforce
  • · Administered and monitored the company's Salesforce CRM application.
  • · Created workflows for automated lead routing, escalation, and email alerts.
  • · Gathered customer requirements and conducted gap analysis for Salesforce implementation.
  • · Developed and customized Salesforce application based on user needs.
  • · Customized field and page layout for standard objects.
  • · Migrated data from SQL Server database to Salesforce.
  • · Created reports and dashboards as per customer requirements.
  • · Worked on validation rules, triggers, and page layouts.
  • · Assisted customers in fixing reports and dashboards.
  • · Troubleshot Process Builder and Visual Workflow errors.
  • · Assisted in Salesforce1 App setup and integration implementation.
Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailCustomer Service

Hsbc

Senior Customer Service Executive

Jul 2007Jan 2011 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

  • Trained staff on mortgage insurance and other processes.
  • Conducted audits to ensure compliance with procedures and provided feedback to improve quality.
  • Coordinated teams and performance measurement activities.
  • Handled customer queries regarding mortgage and personal loans, payment assistance, and collections
  • on delinquent accounts.
  • Provided guidance and assistance to customer service representatives.
Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailCustomer Service

Education

sree siddhartha

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