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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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FRANCIS BAPTISTA

Client Relations Specialist
Mumbai,Maharashtra

Summary

  • Energetic and Optimistic Operations Head with expertise in Client Relations, handling Expatriate Relocation & Immigration needs for 14 years.
  • Organized and dependable for managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
  • Team player and a zest for problem solving.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Head - Visa & Immigration

WRITER RELOCATIONS
Mumbai, Maharashtra
05.2020 - Current

The Writer bouquet of programs cover end to end relocation needs right from pre-departure counseling, host city familiarization, visa and immigration assistance, home finding, ongoing settling in assistance and repatriation services - each program can be customized to meet the individual's need.

  • Secure and achieve Destination & Immigration target for the financial year.
  • Responsible for receivables on invoices raised for Destination & Immigration programs within prescribed timelines.
  • Enhance co-ordination & collaboration across service lines for key accounts.
  • Accountable for escalations across India and closure within prescribed timelines.
  • Responsible for Client Retention and have periodic reviews with clients.
  • Managing customer satisfaction and responsible for process improvement.
  • Monitor and maintain SLAs put forth by Writer as well as clients.
  • Ensure pricing with good profit margins.
  • Liaising with legal, IT, HR and finance for information / documents required for the on boarding process with new clients.
  • Liaising with legal, clients and vendors for contract execution.

Product Head - Visa & Immigration

WRITER RELOCATIONS
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Secure and achieve Destination & Immigration target for the financial year.
  • Responsible for receivables on invoices raised for Destination & Immigration programs within prescribed timelines.
  • Enhance co-ordination & collaboration across service lines for key accounts.
  • Accountable for escalations across India and closure within prescribed timelines.
  • Responsible for Client Retention and have periodic reviews with clients.
  • Managing customer satisfaction and responsible for process improvement.
  • Monitor and maintain SLAs put forth by Writer as well as clients.
  • Ensure pricing with good profit margins.
  • Liaising with legal, IT, HR and finance for information / documents required for the on boarding process with new clients.
  • Liaising with legal, clients and vendors for contract execution.
  • Conducting monthly file audits.

Senior Manager - Client Relations

WRITER RELOCATIONS
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Secure and achieve Immigration target for the financial year.
  • Responsible for receivables on invoices raised for Destination & Immigration programs within prescribed timelines.
  • Enhance co-ordination & collaboration across service lines for key accounts.
  • Accountable for escalations across India and closure within prescribed timelines.
  • Responsible for Client Retention and have periodic reviews with clients.
  • Managing customer satisfaction and responsible for process improvement.
  • Monitor and maintain SLAs put forth by Writer as well as clients.
  • Ensure pricing with good profit margins.
  • Liaising with legal, clients and vendors for contract execution.
  • Conducting monthly file audits.

Manager - Client Relations

WRITER RELOCATIONS
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2013 - 03.2016
  • Managing key accounts of overseas Relocation Management Companies based in UK, U.S, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong.
  • Responsible for achieving the Immigration target.
  • Managing customer satisfaction and responsible for process improvement.
  • Responsible for payment collection within the agreed payment term
  • Conducting monthly file audits.

Assistant Manager - Client Relations

WRITER RELOCATIONS
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2011 - 03.2013
  • Managing key accounts like Citibank, ABB Limited, Schneider Electric, Rabobank etc.
  • Liaising with expatriates to understand their housing requirements and set the right expectation.
  • Liaising with overseas partners / clients in India and updating them during the course of the relocation program.
  • Responsible for achieving the Immigration target.
  • Responsible for payment collection within the agreed payment term.

Consultant - Client Relations

WRITER RELOCATIONS
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2008 - 03.2011
  • Liaising with expatriates to understand their housing requirements and set the right expectation.
  • Liaising with overseas partners / clients in India and updating them during the course of the relocation program.
  • Co-ordinating with the finance team and managing expense administration for clients such as Hewlett Packard, Procter & Gamble etc.
  • Responsible for achieving Immigration target.
  • Responsible for payment collection within the agreed payment term

Processing Officer

CITIGROUP GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2006 - 10.2007

Handling calls for a process called Citiphone banking, which offered retail banking solutions to customer based in the UK.

  • Handling customer request on call for providing cheque books, cards and making International wire transfer across locations
  • Trouble shooting issues faced by customers.

Customer Service Associate

E-FUNDS INTERNATIONAL
Mumbai, Maharashtra
09.2002 - 07.2006

Handling calls for a process called Government Services, which offered electronic benefits transfer (EBT) processing services for food stamp and cash benefits using magnetic stripe debit card technology on behalf of state and local governments.

  • Ensure compliance on all set procedure prior to sharing information with end - customers.
  • Codify the information on the application as per the set guidelines, resulting in approval/denial of the card.
  • Day/ weekly/ Monthly/ Quarterly reporting for the team's performance against the established KPIs.
  • Process and OJT training for new recruits.
  • Mentoring and providing regular feedbacks to enhance quality deliverables on calls.

Education

B.Com Graduate - Commerce

St. Andrews College of Commerce And Arts
Bandra West, Mumbai
06.2001 - 03.2002

Skills

    Verbal & Written Communication

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Accomplishments

    Writer Relocations:

  • Cartus Platinum Cup for the Best Relocation Company in India (Highly Prestigious Relocation Award).
  • Writer Distinct Performer for outstanding contribution to the department.
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Going the Extra Mile.
  • E-funds International:

  • Team of the Quarter on four occasions.
  • Certificate of Excellence for Individual special achievement
  • Quality Champ on three occasions.
  • Trail Blazer for achieving one of the top 10 quality scores on two occasions.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Represented the school in athletics at the state and district level.

Languages

English, Hindi, Marathi & Konkani.

Hobbies

Playing Badminton, table tennis & football.

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 27th May 1980

Nationality: Indian

Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Operations Head - Visa & Immigration

WRITER RELOCATIONS
05.2020 - Current

Product Head - Visa & Immigration

WRITER RELOCATIONS
04.2018 - 04.2020

Senior Manager - Client Relations

WRITER RELOCATIONS
04.2016 - 03.2018

Manager - Client Relations

WRITER RELOCATIONS
04.2013 - 03.2016

Assistant Manager - Client Relations

WRITER RELOCATIONS
04.2011 - 03.2013

Consultant - Client Relations

WRITER RELOCATIONS
04.2008 - 03.2011

Processing Officer

CITIGROUP GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD
07.2006 - 10.2007

Customer Service Associate

E-FUNDS INTERNATIONAL
09.2002 - 07.2006

B.Com Graduate - Commerce

St. Andrews College of Commerce And Arts
06.2001 - 03.2002
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