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Akhil Kurup

Akhil Kurup

Pune

Summary

Seasoned Head of Operations with robust knowledge in managing business operations. Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance productivity and implement operational strategies for business growth. Strengths include strategic planning, team leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Previous roles have consistently resulted in improved efficiency and cost reduction measures in operations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Operations and Delivery.

VLMS Global Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
03.2021 - Current

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • The primary decision-maker and representative for all operational functions, overseeing day-to-day activities.
  • Coordinating and managing operations activities to ensure all processes ran smoothly.
  • Managing the Operations, Quality and Delivery team simultaneously.
  • Making Daily Allocation to ensure daily targets are met.
  • I have independently executed allocation totaling $3 million in value.
  • Developed a business model that produces substantial income while keeping company expenses to a minimum.
  • Participating in client meetings to explore opportunities for enhancing business performance and expansion.
  • Work with the development team to enhance company website, integrate all operational activities on CRM.
  • Set KRAs for the operations, quality and delivery team.
  • Maintain the expense sheet for the entire Lead Generation process, analyze and plan cost cutting wherever applicable.
  • Participating in annual performance reviews to approve employee appraisals.
  • Keep track of revenue generated on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis for each client.

Assistant Manager, Operations.

Concentrix Pvt Ltd.
Pune
10.2018 - 01.2021

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Conducted performance reviews for staff members on a regular basis.
  • Motivated employee performance and satisfaction through fair evaluation, process review and mentoring.
  • Created reports detailing progress against goals set out by senior management.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly by providing appropriate solutions.
  • Provided guidance and training to team members in order to improve their skillset.
  • Assisted with interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.
  • Achieve the performance indicators like Customer Satisfaction, Customer Resolution, and Quality Parameters.

Sr. Team Leader.

VSynergize Outsourcing
Pune
05.2017 - 09.2018

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Managed Data research and Tele Marketing team simultaneously.
  • Executed Data and Tele Marketing campaigns daily.
  • Coached, mentored and trained junior team members on their roles and responsibilities.
  • Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
  • Allocated resources effectively to ensure project completion within deadlines.
  • Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.

Jr. Managing Consultant (Team Leader).

Ziff Davis Performance Marketing
Pune
06.2016 - 04.2017

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Manage a Team of 15-20 Agents who specialized in working on EMEA, APAC and LATAM campaigns.
  • Plan daily allocation with manager to complete the campaigns.
  • Ensure all the campaigns are completed before the deadline.
  • Coordinate with Quality and Delivery team for campaign delivery.
  • Work on rectifications in order to reduce the disqualification ratio.
  • Train agents in order to enhance performance and productivity.
  • Advised senior management teams on ways to improve operational performance metrics.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Research Analyst.

Ziff Davis Performance Marketing
Pune
04.2015 - 05.2016

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Do research and generate leads in EMEA, APAC and LATAM region.
  • Ensure daily targets are achieved.
  • Worked closely with the Team Leader to plan the team's campaign allocation.
  • Dialed on HQL, BANT and Webinar campaigns.
  • Worked on ABM and Install Base campaigns.

Customer Service Representative.

Y2Innovate Pvt Ltd.
Pune
08.2014 - 12.2014

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Worked on Setting Appointments for a windows and doors company in Canada
  • I was one of the 3 team members chosen to travel to Chennai and train the employees in the Chennai branch.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Savitribai Phule University
Pune
08-2021

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Workforce Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Business Analysis
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Operational Excellence
  • Revenue Generation
  • Financial Oversight
  • Business Forecasting
  • Data Management
  • Customer Service Management

Languages

English
First Language
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as the best Assistant Manager for the Year 2019-20 in Concentrix.

Timeline

Head of Operations and Delivery.

VLMS Global Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager, Operations.

Concentrix Pvt Ltd.
10.2018 - 01.2021

Sr. Team Leader.

VSynergize Outsourcing
05.2017 - 09.2018

Jr. Managing Consultant (Team Leader).

Ziff Davis Performance Marketing
06.2016 - 04.2017

Research Analyst.

Ziff Davis Performance Marketing
04.2015 - 05.2016

Customer Service Representative.

Y2Innovate Pvt Ltd.
08.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts -

Savitribai Phule University
Akhil Kurup