Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Volunteer
Olive Yiga

Olive Yiga

Kilmacolm

Summary

Results-driven housing and business support specialist with a proven track record of successfully strategising and implementing quality initiatives to consistently exceed customer expectations. Adept at driving organisational performance through effective change management, staff coaching and fostering cross-functional collaboration, resulting in operational excellence. Eager to apply extensive knowledge, experience, and exemplary leadership skills to drive continued growth and success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Consultant - Quality

St Vincent Hospice
04.2023 - Current
  • Leading the process of self-evaluation against the Healthcare Inspection Scotland (HIS) Quality Framework, conducting thorough assessments of SVH performance and evidence
  • Designed and executed employee engagement survey, delivering actionable insights through a comprehensive report for executive team, with strategic recommendations for organisational enhancement.
  • Coordinated and delivered customised staff training to ensure readiness for a successful HIS inspection
  • Detected performance gaps and established a proactive KPI monitoring system for executives and the board
  • Produced comprehensive reports as a valuable resource for future assessments and quality initiatives
  • Created a dynamic quality tracker to enable data-driven decision making and promote staff-led initiatives
  • Implementing transformative changes to address quality improvement deficiencies and establishing a comprehensive data collection and analysis system.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Interim Director of Customer Services

Barrhead Housing Association
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led organisational change, championing digital initiatives and mobile working pilots
  • Streamlined void procedures, reducing property downtime, and rent loss by 50%
  • Elevated income recovery strategies, resulting in a 20% increase through direct debits
  • Conducted a review of sheltered accommodation, deriving strategic recommendations for 50% cost reduction
  • Implemented digital initiatives, including mobile working and process automation
  • Pioneered stakeholder engagement plans, introducing quarterly reviews and resolving long-standing repairs
  • Evaluated contractor performance, cutting missed appointments by 60%
  • Optimised telephone system, reducing unanswered calls by 70% and enhancing customer engagement.

Customer service intent analyst

10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Ascensos
  • Implemented data tracking mechanisms, resulting in 10% complaint reduction
  • Accelerated complaint resolution, shortening response times by 5 days.

Housing Operations Manager

Clyde Valley Housing Association
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw and directed the Allocations and Tenancy Sustainment teams, effectively managing a portfolio of 4000 properties
  • Led the implementation of a comprehensive tracking system, resulting in the successful attainment of 95% key performance indicators
  • Cultivated collaborative partnerships with various support agencies, facilitating mutual learning and shared accomplishments
  • Achieved a notable 3% reduction in eviction decisions by implementing a revamped income recovery process
  • Presented data-driven insights during board meetings, providing valuable information for strategic decision-making
  • Contributed to the development of the customer services strategy, offering recommendations for community initiatives to enhance customer engagement.

Tenancy Operations Officer

Croydon Council
London
05.2018 - 07.2019

• Delivered housing management services for a patch of 1000 households, coordinated estate improvements.

• Led the implementation of security initiatives worth £30k, reduced complaints by 60%

• Spearheaded closing down of complaints on CRM, cleared 12 months backlog, just under 600 enquiries.

Estate Operations Manager

Wandsworth Council
London
10.2017 - 05.2018

• Managed tenancy and leasehold issues for a patch of 1050 households, accountable for all housing issues

• Led the fire safety project, scheduled remedial works, worked within a repairs budget of £130k

• Improved service charge enquiries, investigated and resolved cases, reduced leaseholder complaints by 50%

Customer care Manager

Barratt Homes
Coulsdon
08.2017

• Supervised tasks across functional teams and sub-contractors, reduced complaints by 30%

• Coordinated backlog of defects, scheduled, and tracked pending snagging works worth £100k

Village Operations Manager

City West Homes
London
11.2008 - 06.2017

• Led multiple teams, accountable for performance, and supported staff through the organisation restructure

• Developed and delivered the annual plan, a complex programme that increased customer services by up to 40%

• Generated £100k funding to deliver customer-led projects, resulted into increased customer satisfaction to 95%

• Collaboratively evaluated and appraised capital projects with residents’ groups to keep things on track

• Built relationships with key stakeholders; initiated joint work with social services, police, environment teams

• Coordinated community initiatives, boosting customer services by 100%

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Edinburgh Business School
09.2020 - 05.2021

Skills

Leadership and People Management

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Affiliations

Chartered Member of Chartered Institute of Housing Chartered Institute of Housing


IT competency: Office 365; Dynamics CRM, Various Housing Systems April 2023


Volunteering:

Board Member Oak Tree Housing Association

Business Consultant Kas-Clyde – Education charity

Timeline

Business Consultant - Quality

St Vincent Hospice
04.2023 - Current

Interim Director of Customer Services

Barrhead Housing Association
05.2022 - 01.2023

Customer service intent analyst

10.2021 - 05.2022

MBA - Business Administration

University of Edinburgh Business School
09.2020 - 05.2021

Housing Operations Manager

Clyde Valley Housing Association
02.2020 - 03.2020

Tenancy Operations Officer

Croydon Council
05.2018 - 07.2019

Estate Operations Manager

Wandsworth Council
10.2017 - 05.2018

Customer care Manager

Barratt Homes
08.2017

Village Operations Manager

City West Homes
11.2008 - 06.2017
Olive Yiga