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Joan Jones

Gornal Dudley,West Midlands

Summary

A dynamic and self-motivated Leader who thrives on new challenges combined with an exceptional level of commitment to achieving excellence: Experience of all levels of Team management, and as an individual, having proven organisational abilities and interpersonal skills. I am a confident communicator accustomed to self-motivating working and with all levels of personnel, from senior managers to front line team members. Self-initiative enables me to deliver the highest quality of work whilst maintaining a level of flexibility, empathy, enthusiasm and a sense of fun Focused and Passionate Key skills: - Extensive Contact Centre Management background at varied levels and across a variety of channels including digital and social media Significant Experience working in a high-volume fast changing customer focused environment, within budget. Strong people management skills in leading a large operation of FTE 350+, across m3Contenents , Ensure the Operation has the necessary resources through to the Scheduling of Recruitment and engagement/inductions at all levels Engaging and communicative leader comfortable on giving feedback around business trends, risks, issues, and opportunities. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills based on up-to-date knowledge of operational processes which would give me the ability to develop and implement a business plan, ensuring any contact centre could achieve the organization's strategic objectives. Excellent organisational skills, balancing demands and priorities whilst working under pressure to tight deadlines Proven experience within Continuous Improvement. driving and monitoring strategies to generate incremental change, constant review of all work processes and policies to improve service and quality standards together with identifying opportunities to meet and exceed performance targets. Fully manage the end-to-end resolution for all customers and complaints Leader of managers and their performance, constantly focused on development, coaching and Training, whilst motivating, to maximising performance and efficiency in line with business policies and procedures to all performance targets for all direct line reports Scheduling of Recruitment and engagement/inductions at all levels Dedicated and organised Operations Manager and effective leader with over [Number] years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possess in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver seeking to leverage background into operations or property management role with growing organisation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Digital Operations Manager

Sigmaconnected
Birmingham
11.2020 - Current
  • Rapid growth, being the initial focus of this role with the campaign increasing from the original 20 FTE to over 500+ FTE in 4 months, accountable for all resourcing, induction planning and continued training needs for the setup of 5 departments and their first line managers
  • Embracing the Adult-to-Adult culture and family orientated approach to both internal and external customers
  • Through both the migration of 4 million customers and the intake of directed new customer bases
  • With the continuous growth across all departments 4 additional Operations Managers joined me at this point to take over each area to make their own
  • Focus on Digital as my areas, increasing from the two current departments to three departments by 4 additional teams creating a new Day time working department within the Uk sector
  • Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
  • Strategically scheduled and managed [Number]+ staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations.
  • Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
  • Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
  • Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
  • Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
  • Implemented corrective actions after collecting and analysing customer and employee feedback.
  • Increased department profitability by reducing operations costs.
  • Noted employee absences and grievances, and improved team development and performance with right training.
  • Analysed operations data to identify process gaps and successfully implement change.
  • Drove performance while managing and maintaining customer expectations, quality standards and SLAs.
  • Partnered with internal teams to develop new operating opportunities to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.
  • Performed strategic process improvements and updated methodologies to enhance operations.
  • Adhered to employee relations processes while recruiting, retaining and developing staff.

Project Manager

YODEL
01.2012 - 01.2017

Head of Sales & Customer

Reconomy (UK) Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2016

CCM Manager

Teleperformance
05.2014 - 11.2015

Collections Operations Manager

Virgin Media
05.2012 - 05.2014

Head of Service Centre

Management, National Grid
10.2010 - 10.2011

Head of Site Operations Manager

Npower
05.2001 - 10.2010

Education

Chartered Management Degree - Sales & Marketing

Diploma - Nero Linguistics

Art and Science

Distinction) Level 3 Certificate in Management (CMS) Management of Health & Safety in the workplace - undefined

Training including CAP Gemini Advanced Motor qualification - (IAM) Passed - undefined

H.A -

S.A.W.A
1974

Skills

  • IT literate, providing reports and presentations
  • Ability to manage multi-site operations, Driving Growth through success
  • Work cross functionally and with senior management on the negotiation of Service Level Agreements to ensure the delivery of shared business goals
  • Building and creating a Strategic Planning and Forward-thinking operation
  • Budget holder, Reforecast budgets, Analytical
  • Ability to create and maintain an active relationship with stakeholder management including 3rd party to deliver operational targets, performance updates and demonstrate proactive measures to address any shortfalls
  • Personal Skills, Behaviour and Competences: -
  • Active Mentor, Engaging and communicative leader
  • Compliance, regulations, and complaints background
  • Attention to detail/quality orientation
  • Coaching, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Full knowledge of all HR policies and procedures
  • Innovate and Flexible approach with a Passion to succeed that resonating across the whole department
  • Results orientated - KPI focused, creating reports to identify key areas for improvement
  • Planning and Organization skills - Plan resources and manage absence and holiday effectively
  • Motivational and inspirational, Cultivate a strong, informed, multi skilled and well-trained team
  • Integrity, respect, honesty, and responsibility are all key Leadership skills when managing through remote working
  • Energy - A 'can do' attitude, happy to take the lead whilst creating a diverse, engaging, and fun workforce, where successes will be celebrated, and you'll have support when days are not so good
  • Delivery of continuous improvement and strategic transformation against the end-to-end process model for all customers, both internal and external
  • Flexible and be able to work under pressure using own initiative and taking ownership of issues and solutions, including escalations and complaints

Timeline

Digital Operations Manager

Sigmaconnected
11.2020 - Current

Head of Sales & Customer

Reconomy (UK) Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2016

CCM Manager

Teleperformance
05.2014 - 11.2015

Collections Operations Manager

Virgin Media
05.2012 - 05.2014

Project Manager

YODEL
01.2012 - 01.2017

Head of Service Centre

Management, National Grid
10.2010 - 10.2011

Head of Site Operations Manager

Npower
05.2001 - 10.2010

Chartered Management Degree - Sales & Marketing

Diploma - Nero Linguistics

Art and Science

Distinction) Level 3 Certificate in Management (CMS) Management of Health & Safety in the workplace - undefined

Training including CAP Gemini Advanced Motor qualification - (IAM) Passed - undefined

H.A -

S.A.W.A
Joan Jones