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Akshay Airi

Akshay Airi

People Leader
New Delhi

Summary

Experienced People Leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service and optimizing operational efficiency. Adept at identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing strategic initiatives for enhanced performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

People Leader

Barclays
2 2018 - Current

I have substantial expertise gained from working in various business areas and products within Barclays, such as Personal Cards Collections in (BFA), Business Cards: Barclays Payments Issuing (BPI), Merchant Services: Barclays Payments Acquiring (BPA), and Customer Services for Personal Cards.

I am currently leading a team as a People Leader in Retail (Everyday Customer Care) and as a people leader, my responsibilities encompass:

  • Overseeing a large and diverse team of Personal Bankers (BA3) and managing their daily operations to ensure adherence to procedures and policy guidelines
  • Assisting the VP/AVP in maintaining service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Ensuring conformance delivery at the site level on a daily basis
  • Driving NPS (Net Promoter Score) improvements for the team through effective coaching and feedback
  • Managing team performance, ensuring alignment with the CMP framework, and guiding the team toward set objectives and goals
  • Assessing and monitoring performance, tracking progress for those on Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)
  • Handling escalations and resolving complaints at the site level
    Analyzing site-level detractors and presenting insights to enhance overall NPS performance
  • Supporting various teams and colleagues, including fellow People Leaders (PLs)
  • Mentoring new People Leaders
  • Managing the recruitment process by conducting group discussions and competency/value assessments for candidates, in collaboration with HR
  • Providing comprehensive support to Personal Bankers (BA3) throughout their roles and establishing clear expectations for bankers, fostering a culture of accountability and high-performance standards
  • Championing diversity initiatives within the workplace, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for all the colleagues

As a People Leader, my job entails additional responsibilities beyond what is listed above.

Senior Project Manager

DigiWebGurus
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Maintaining all verbal and written agreements with clients and regular interaction with international clientele to upsell services
  • Handling Digital Marketing & Administrative Projects of the clients such as Email Marketing, Social Media Management, Research, Lead Generation, Email Management, Calendar Management, Online Webinars & Summits, Travel planning etc
  • Creating excel and power-point presentation materials for demonstrations and for client and upper management meeting
  • Assisting CEO's, Business Owners and Coaches as an Executive/Personal Assistant to manage their daily errands & chores, travel planning, scheduling calendar, social media accounts

Project Manager

iMyDigital
1 2015 - 8 2017
  • Generating leads from online job portals such as Upwork, Craigslist and managing marketing & email campaigns
  • Coordinating travel arrangements and accommodations of CEOs, small business owners, and life/motivation/business/health coaches of the US, UK, Singapore, Germany, Australia, and Canada.
  • Performing research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences and Setting specific objectives and report on ROI
  • Managing social media accounts' design (e.g
  • Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout)
  • Have strong knowledge of Social Media Tools and applications
  • Designing & Handling daily email campaigns of the client via Aweber, Mailchimp
  • Lead role in development & management of summits of the coaches from starting to the end
  • Using tools such as Mailchimp, Infusionsoft, AWeber, Evernote, Vcita, Echosign & Optimize press

Education

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Apeejay Institute of Management
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Honors in Marketing

Panjab University
04.2001 -

+2 -

St. Soldier Divine School
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Effective Communication Proficiency

  • People Management, Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Presentation (PPT/Excel/Analysis) Skills

  • Project Management Tools: Podio, Asana, Zoho, Basecamp

  • Marketing Tools: AWeber, Mailchimp

  • Technical (Programming) Skills: HTML, WordPress

  • CRM Web Development: Kartra

Certification

Trainee Associate, RASCI - Retailers Association's Skill Council of India, Cleared an assessment for the role of Trainee Associate (QP No. - RAS/Q0103 conforming to 'National Skills Qualifications Framework Level - III)

Languages

English
Hindi
Punjabi
French

Awards

  • BRP Award (Excellence), Barclays, 02/01/21
  • BRP Award, Barclays, 01/01/19
  • Rising Star, iMyDigital, 01/01/15
  • Gold Medal in Volleyball, Apeejay College, 01/01/14
  • 1st in Cartooning Competition, DAV College, PU, 01/01/13
  • 2nd in 'The National Acorn IMQ Contest', Pidilite Industries Limited, 01/01/07
  • Gold Medal, Boxing Championship, Hoshiarpur, 01/01/05
  • Merit in Bal Jyoti Scholarship, NIIT, 01/01/04

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

DigiWebGurus
08.2017 - 02.2018

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Apeejay Institute of Management
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Honors in Marketing

Panjab University
04.2001 -

+2 -

St. Soldier Divine School
04.2001 -

People Leader

Barclays
2 2018 - Current

Project Manager

iMyDigital
1 2015 - 8 2017
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