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Tom Kent

Gerrards Cross,Bucks

Summary

As an experienced IT Service Delivery Manager, I bring a proven track record in relationship management, account management, SLA management, and incident management. I am a determined and hardworking professional with a wealth of experience in service elements of managing mobile and cloud solutions, continuously honing valuable skills throughout my career and personal life. My passion for sports and extensive global travels have cultivated exceptional teamwork, leadership, and adaptability. I leverage strong teamwork and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively and resolve customer and colleague queries efficiently. I am dedicated to continuous learning and personal development, driven by a desire to explore new cultures and expand my skill set. A key strength lies in my ability to forge robust relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues, recognising its of critical importance in a business environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Service Delivery Manager

Olive Communications Ltd / Onecom Ltd
09.2018 - 07.2025
  • Creating and providing monthly/quarterly service reports, identifying trends to proactively prevent future problems or incidents and forecast resource requirements.
  • Chairing and attending monthly managed service review meetings with key customer stakeholders.
  • Leading weekly interim service calls to monitor performance and identify potential issues.
  • Reviewing services and performance against SLAs/OLAs and KPIs.
  • Driving internal teams to remediate customer incidents and problems, providing root cause analysis to key contacts when necessary.
  • Serving as the primary customer-facing representative for Onecom, accountable for the quality of service and performance.
  • Acting as a customer escalation point for various services.
  • Managing major incidents for assigned accounts, and for all accounts when acting as Duty Manager.
  • Reviewing change management requests and attending weekly Change Advisory Board meetings.
  • Identifying and acting on upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

Corporate Service Manager (CSM)

Olive Communications Ltd
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Generating and analysing bespoke and standard customer reports.
  • Serving as the second-level complaint and escalation point for named corporate customers, ensuring all issues were accurately captured and recorded in line with documented processes.
  • Maintaining current knowledge of network products/services, manufacturer hardware, and support.
  • Being fully conversant with network pricing, tariffs, and commercial information to effectively manage enquiries and provide best practice advice.
  • Mentoring and guiding CSM Support Advisors to facilitate their development and progression.

2nd Line Customer Service Representative

Olive Communications Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2016
  • I started at Olive as a Customer Service Agent, handling mobile phone queries ranging from troubleshooting and network issues to billing enquiries.
  • I quickly became a valued team member and was promoted to the 2nd line team, responsible for resolving issues that the 1st line team couldn't quickly address.
  • This role also involved dealing with more in-depth technical (mobile and fixed line) queries, as well as more serious complaints and issues for our corporate customer base.

Senior Customer Care Advisor

5G Communications Ltd
01.2012 - 07.2013

LFR Data Administrator

5G Communications Ltd
02.2011 - 01.2012

Sales Assistant (Audio & Television)

John Lewis
11.2010 - 01.2011

PE Technician

John Hampden Grammar School
09.2009 - 08.2010

Education

A Levels - Biology, Sports Studies, Economics

John Hampden Grammar School
09.2008 - 07.2009

GCSEs - 10x ATo C GCSEs

John Hampden Grammar School
09.2005 - 07.2007

Skills

  • IT proficiency
  • Office 365
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Communication skills
  • Customer relations
  • Customer management
  • Account Management
  • Major Incident Management
  • Service Level Agreement Management
  • Cloud computing systems
  • Development of operational procedures
  • ITIL Foundation qualification
  • Service-Oriented approach
  • Business continuity planning

Hobbies and Interests

My main personal interests include sport/fitness, travel, and live music. Outside of work, I regularly play football and have a passion for running and going to the gym. I also have a keen interest in fashion, believing that appearance is crucial for making strong first impressions. Travel is incredibly important to me, as I find experiencing different cultures to be the most interesting and eye-opening thing a person can do. I have travelled extensively, including spending five months exploring Southeast Asia and also a month in Colombia. My other passion in life is food; I have enjoyed cooking since I was young , and I love trying new foods and dining out, particularly Thai and Indian cuisine.

Timeline

Service Delivery Manager

Olive Communications Ltd / Onecom Ltd
09.2018 - 07.2025

Corporate Service Manager (CSM)

Olive Communications Ltd
01.2016 - 09.2018

2nd Line Customer Service Representative

Olive Communications Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2016

Senior Customer Care Advisor

5G Communications Ltd
01.2012 - 07.2013

LFR Data Administrator

5G Communications Ltd
02.2011 - 01.2012

Sales Assistant (Audio & Television)

John Lewis
11.2010 - 01.2011

PE Technician

John Hampden Grammar School
09.2009 - 08.2010

A Levels - Biology, Sports Studies, Economics

John Hampden Grammar School
09.2008 - 07.2009

GCSEs - 10x ATo C GCSEs

John Hampden Grammar School
09.2005 - 07.2007
Tom Kent