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Denise Cooper

Warrington

Summary

As a passionate and results-oriented Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience transforming customer service operations and leading high-performing teams to deliver exceptional outcomes, my career has been defined by a deep commitment to creating environments where people thrive, processes excel, and customers are genuinely delighted. Throughout my journey, I have guided teams of all sizes—from 20-person operations to 50+ employees—toward achieving ambitious goals by driving engagement, providing tailored coaching, and championing innovation. Leveraging in-depth industry insight, I excel at solving complex challenges, whether it’s optimising workflows to improve efficiency, reshaping team dynamics to unlock potential, or building strategies that translate into tangible growth. I’m not just focused on achieving metrics; I’m dedicated to creating lasting impact through thoughtful leadership, an unwavering commitment to quality, and ensuring every customer interaction is meaningful and memorable. I’m excited to continue shaping strategies, empowering teams, and delivering exceptional results, driven by a genuine passion for excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations manager

Openreach
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily planning and operations to achieve business objectives.
  • Developed performance plans aligned with Openreach strategy, focusing on key stakeholders.
  • Acted as brand ambassador, embodying Complex Engineering culture principles.
  • Ensured accountability for processes and procedures across products.
  • Managed partner contracts up to £1m, including writing SORs and performance reviews.
  • Fostered a customer-centric culture, ensuring high-quality service and swift issue resolution.

Resource manager

Openreach
Liverpool, Merseyside
10.2023 - 01.2025

Deployed resources strategically across workstreams to optimise efficiency and service delivery.
Planned short-term resource allocation to consistently meet customer KPIs.
Adapted to real-time changes in customer demand through effective resource reallocation.
Monitored agent performance, utilisation, and schedule adherence, providing insights for improvement.
Collaborated with resource teams to assess resourcing needs for new products.
Led a team of 4 resource agents, fostering expertise and accountability.
Oversaw allocation and productivity of 110 FTE agents to align with business objectives.
Identified inefficiencies to drive service improvements in collaboration with managers.

Operations Manager Infrastructure Solutions

Openreach
Liverpool
06.2018 - 10.2023

Developed and managed a team of 20 full-time employees, tailoring coaching and performance management strategies.
Introduced higher customer service standards through streamlined operational workflows and optimised response protocols.
Designed and analysed comprehensive customer satisfaction surveys to identify service gaps and drive improvements.
Monitored daily customer service operations, conducting performance assessments and delivering real-time feedback.
Collaborated with staff on customer service initiatives to exceed performance goals and enhance employee engagement.
Handled complex customer issues from initial contact to resolution, implementing process improvements for productivity gains.
Crafted actionable improvement plans based on survey feedback, resulting in increased service quality and customer loyalty.

Account Manager

British Telecommunications
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
01.2000 - 06.2018

Executed strategic sales plans to achieve £2 million revenue target.
Identified and pursued new business opportunities in telecommunications sector.
Managed existing accounts through effective upselling and cross-selling techniques.
Negotiated contracts to maximise profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Built strong, long-term relationships with key clients for enhanced loyalty.
Acted as primary contact for customer inquiries and escalations to resolve issues.
Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to maintain market leadership.
Collaborated with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and alignment.

Education

Foundation Degree in Science - Business

Sunderland University
Sunderland
09.2013 - 05.2016

A-Levels - Business

Riverside College
Widnes
09.1996 - 06.1998

A-Levels - PE

Riverside College
Widnes
09.1996 - 06.1998

A-Levels - General Studies

Riverside College
Widnes
09.1996 - 06.1998

Skills

Customer satisfaction and retention strategies
Leadership and team development
Workforce optimization
Revenue growth and cross-selling
Multichannel communication
Coaching and mentoring
Demand forecasting and operational planning
Data-driven decision making
Regulatory compliance
Team leadership and subcontractor management
Goal setting and performance metrics
Organizational development
Customer journey optimization
Resource utilization and allocation
Quality assurance

Certification

BQF Lean Practitioner

Timeline

Operations manager

Openreach
01.2024 - Current

Resource manager

Openreach
10.2023 - 01.2025

Operations Manager Infrastructure Solutions

Openreach
06.2018 - 10.2023

Foundation Degree in Science - Business

Sunderland University
09.2013 - 05.2016

Account Manager

British Telecommunications
01.2000 - 06.2018

A-Levels - Business

Riverside College
09.1996 - 06.1998

A-Levels - PE

Riverside College
09.1996 - 06.1998

A-Levels - General Studies

Riverside College
09.1996 - 06.1998
Denise Cooper