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AFZAL AHMED SHARIFF

AFZAL AHMED SHARIFF

Visakhapatnam

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Chat Support & Helpdesk Lead

Keyloop
Hyderabad
07.2024 - Current

• Provided high-quality customer support for NA ensuring quick and efficient resolution of inquiries.
• Assisted in creating training documentation and standard operating procedures to enhance new hire onboarding.
• Acted as a helpdesk agent, guiding agents through processes and ensuring they handled chats correctly.
• Addressed agent queries in real time, helping them navigate complex customer interactions and apply the correct processes.
• Managed the dashboard to monitor chat queues, ensuring prompt responses and assisting agents in real-time.
• Escalated unresolved or critical issues to the leaders for further action.
• Regularly provided constructive feedback to agents when mistakes were identified, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Adapted to different time zones and shift schedules to ensure uninterrupted team support.

Process Lead

Capgemini
Chennai
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Handled International project in Order Management, RMA, Operations client management.
  • Provide real-time assistance to customers via chat, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Training new folks.
  • End to end operations of Project.
  • Worked with CRM applications like Sales force, IMS, Zendesk, and SAP.
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement through data analysis and process evaluation.
  • Scheduled the appropriate number of employees to complete production line tasks.
  • Researched and addressed customer inquiries, questions, and issues within business days to promote optimal customer service.
  • Handled customer credit applications and partnered with credit manager for approval and account setup.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Created shipping and invoicing documents with accurate customer, destination and materials information to meet shipper standards and identify any hazardous contents.

Subject Coordinator

Bartleby
Bangalore
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.

Product Support Specialist

Amzur
Visakhapatnam
03.2018 - 01.2022
  • Troubleshoot and tested client-reported product defects and liaised with quality assurance for deployment of fixes
  • Resolved technical issues for clients through effective troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate product support
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends
  • Followed up with customers to verify resolution of reported issues and initiated product replacement for unresolved problems
  • Performed troubleshooting and tested customer issues via phone, email and remote assistance software
  • Captured client feedback and recommended and advocated for product enhancements based on personal expertise and evaluation of customer needs
  • Managed and prioritized multiple projects simultaneously, worked independently and drove results
  • Analyzed and applied technical information from interviews with engineers, operators and suppliers.

Financial Advisor

concentrix
Visakhapatnam
12.2017 - 03.2019
  • Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives
  • Worked with the High-profile customer's online Sales, all types of Insurances Like Life Insurance
  • Term, Health and General
  • Delivered strategic investment advice for individual and corporate clients
  • Created business plan and identified target customers by interacting on phone and in person, handling basic inquiries and providing quotes
  • Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs
  • Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals
  • Negotiated favorable terms on behalf of clients when coordinating lending solutions such as mortgages or personal loans.

Associate

Wipro
Hyderabad
01.2016 - 08.2017
  • Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions
  • Provided product price information to customers
  • Answered incoming telephone calls and processed incoming and outgoing mail to support office staff
  • Coached other team members on selling techniques and customer service tactics to meet daily sales goals
  • Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales
  • Troubleshot minor issues with equipment and tools
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.

Operations Representative

Concentrix
Visakhapatnam
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed daily operations for optimal productivity, ensuring timely completion of tasks
  • Documented security transactions such as purchases, sales, and conversions to create in-depth database of clients and transactions completed
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, guidance, and support
  • Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce expenses without compromising quality or performance.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India

Skills

  • Project support
  • Chat management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Customer Service Operations
  • Technical assistance
  • Team management
  • Voice and Non-Voice
  • HR operations
  • SAP work order entry
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Process improvement
  • Data analysis
  • Manual testing

Timeline

Chat Support & Helpdesk Lead

Keyloop
07.2024 - Current

Process Lead

Capgemini
06.2022 - 05.2024

Subject Coordinator

Bartleby
02.2022 - 06.2022

Product Support Specialist

Amzur
03.2018 - 01.2022

Financial Advisor

concentrix
12.2017 - 03.2019

Associate

Wipro
01.2016 - 08.2017

Operations Representative

Concentrix
01.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Commerce -

Andhra University
AFZAL AHMED SHARIFF