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Hemalatha R

Hemalatha R

Customer Service Manager

Summary

Experienced manager with a talent for building and leading teams, as well as motivating individuals to achieve their best. Possessing excellent customer relations aptitude and strong relationship-building skills. Able to positively impact company success through independent decision-making and sound judgment. Committed to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost overall performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Service Manager - South India

Maersk Line
Chennai
1 2021 - Current
  • Vessel management and utilization.
  • Operational cost recovery and customer waiver decision authority.
  • Presenting monthly review to ATL on regional performance.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for improved team efficiency and increased productivity.
  • Developed and implemented customer-specific SOP and process alignment.
  • Expertly managed escalated issues through effective communication strategies, leading to swift resolutions.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews of team members, identifying opportunities for growth and development.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new strategies and improve customer experience.

Customer service Team leader

Maersk line
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues, and implementing effective solutions.

Key Clients - Care Business Partner

Maersk line
Chennai
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
  • Stay informed on industry developments and market trends to gain a competitive advantage.
  • Prepared and presented reports on the status of projects and initiatives.

Senior Customer Service Executive

Maersk line
Chennai
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Vessel management and service focal.
  • Achieved high levels of first-contact resolution by empowering team members with the necessary knowledge base to address diverse client concerns effectively.
  • Answered multi-line phones and used active listening skills to assess clients' issues and challenges.
  • Streamlined the service process for increased efficiency by implementing new strategies and tools aimed at reducing response times.
  • Handling customer queries, export booking handling, tracking container status, handling re-export shipments, exceptions handling, vessel reconciliation, outstanding follow-ups, handling invoice and documentation issues.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in a significant reduction in operational expenses.
  • Increased client satisfaction by streamlining business processes and implementing innovative solutions.

Senior Officer

Maersk line
Chennai
01.2011 - 01.2014

Maersk Line

  • Handling customer queries, export booking handling, tracking container status, handling re-export shipments, exceptions handling, vessel reconciliation, outstanding follow-ups, handling invoice and documentation issues.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in a significant reduction in operational expenses.
  • Increased client satisfaction by streamlining business processes and implementing innovative solutions.

Operations/accounts and Customer Support Coordinator

A.J worldwide Services - AIR FREIGHT
Chennai
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Customer and agent invoicing, handling rate issues, cross-checking rates and weight charged by agents and vendors, handling queries, coordinating with agents, handling customer queries, tracking and updating shipment/flight status.

Education

B.Tech - IT - Information Technology

Anna University
Chennai
06.2004 - 05.2008

Higher Secondary - Maths & Sciences

Vellamal Higher Secondary School
Chennai
06.2002 - 05.2004

Skills

  • Service Delivery Optimization

  • Complaint resolution

  • Customer Service

  • Project Management

  • Problem-solving

  • Team Building

  • Time Management

  • Leadership

  • Effective Communication

  • Critical Thinking

  • Decision-making

  • Cross Functional Team collaboration

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malayalam
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Customer service Team leader

Maersk line
01.2019 - 01.2021

Key Clients - Care Business Partner

Maersk line
01.2016 - 01.2019

Senior Customer Service Executive

Maersk line
01.2014 - 01.2016

Senior Officer

Maersk line
01.2011 - 01.2014

Operations/accounts and Customer Support Coordinator

A.J worldwide Services - AIR FREIGHT
01.2009 - 01.2011

B.Tech - IT - Information Technology

Anna University
06.2004 - 05.2008

Higher Secondary - Maths & Sciences

Vellamal Higher Secondary School
06.2002 - 05.2004

Customer Service Manager - South India

Maersk Line
1 2021 - Current
Hemalatha RCustomer Service Manager