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MUKUNDA V

Deputy Manager
Bengaluru,Karnataka
MUKUNDA V

Summary

Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
1
Language

Work History

Brinks India Private Limited
Bangalore

Deputy Manager of Customer Service
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • As Door Step Banking-CIT
  • Customer Focus
  • Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
  • Hunt and resolutely prospect new business
  • Develop and actively manage own sales pipeline
  • Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
  • Discuss and analyses end user requirements to identify the correct company services to sell
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
  • Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
  • Operations:
  • Managing team size of 100 + employees of Brinks India Private Limitedspread across 10 Districts in Karnataka with Branch for DSB Cash Management, &
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Reviewed repeated issues within operations and business management to solve problems and improve company outcomes.
  • Addressed potential cancellations and offered catered solutions to retain accounts.
  • Created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy.
  • Controlled resources and utilized assets to achieve qualitative and quantitative targets.
  • Researched and observed emerging markets and market shifts to take advantage of potential leads and new markets.
  • Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.
  • Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.
  • Developed and offered unique discount options to drive interest in new product lines.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Collaborated with marketing department to launch and manage promotional activities and campaigns.
  • Generated customer satisfaction surveys to analyze results into action plans.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside carriers to minimize costs to company and customers.
  • Researched and corrected customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Reconciliation of more than 1600 Point’s, and Cash in Transit, End to End
  • Operational Activities, Risk Control & Compliance, Profit/Loss control for the
  • State
  • Responsible for Network & Hub Cash/CIT Operations-Maintain timely, accurate & effective communication with all local cash handling control managers with internal and external parties
  • Heading CIT Reconciliation/Daily Reporting /CDP Monitoring Cell/ CIT Up time/Fleet
  • Management /CDP Operations/Retail Cash Management/Business Development
  • Identifying the fraud line activities at CIT /Reporting and action on the same by liaising with HR &Legal team
  • Meeting with Clients /Banks for the reconciliation related Shortages/Deductions andPenalties
  • Develop client proposals and present at stakeholder meetings, forecast future trends and orient strategies to capture maximum benefits
  • Managing team size of large numbers of employees across the State for End to End CIT operational Activities
  • Identify and explore new business opportunities within core and related business areas
  • Network with influencers and stakeholders to build a positive image for the industry and the organization
  • Set and achieve volume and profit objectives for existing business, drive sales and achieve verticals profitability and cost optimization objectives
  • Operational Route planning & TAT’s -Maintain strong internal controls for CIT Cash Deposit location level and safeguarding against loss
  • Maintaining client relationship, Reviews and drives improvements in cash management, ensuring financial obligations are met in accordance with Company policies andprocedures
  • Delivering process improvements by working with operational work groups and leadership team
  • Develop case studies, bestpractices, knowledge sharing across work groups and support Service
  • Excellence leadership in multiple project deliverables
  • Support on Business Process Re-engineering Project for the State as per organizational objectives
  • Work with Internal stakeholders, External clients and support their operational excellence needs
  • Improve Quality Assurance functions through frequent review of Error metrics, Dash boards
  • Rework reduction projects and other methods
  • Create and manage knowledge repository including transfer of knowledge and best practices
  • Handle client case workload and case escalations
  • Build successful relationships with colleagues and counterparts in order to deliver the best experience to external vendors and partners
  • Understand and manage projects to control costs and ensure timelines are met
  • Communicate with the team on a regular basis to ensure service level agreements (SLA) quality and adherence to specifications and timeline
  • Communicate consistentlywith internal andexternal clients regarding customer care issues and help facilitate customer redemption processes
  • Work with clients and vendor service teams to assist with client issue resolution
  • Facility (Security Equipment’s) Management, Audit and Review at Locations
  • Connectwith vendors to ensure PM/AMC happenswithinthe stipulated time for critical security equipment’s

Brinks India Private Limited, ATM
Bangalore

Deputy Manager-Reconciliation
07.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Supervising a Reconciliation Team of 9 members
  • Drafting client wise regional receivable statement and ensuring its congruence with Finance Department all the times
  • Accountable for providing support to Reconciliation Team as well as performing technical analysis on shortages & customerdisputes for streamlining operations
  • Evaluating EJ & ATM logs; conclude deductions and take it to closure
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Coordinated unloading merchandise from delivery truck.
  • Supervised and motivated 180 staff employees.
  • Offering recommendation to Banks & MSP with respect to ATM health, currency quality issues, etc
  • Supervised and motivated 180 staff employees.
  • Maximized resource utilization during [Type] projects to uphold strict budget targets.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Stayed up to date on changing product and service options to provide top-notch support to customers and employees.
  • Maintain periodic MIS and trackers to monitor client-wise, bank-wise and region-wise performance
  • Manage deductions pertaining to the region and resolve and recover
  • Responsible for preparing 3 way reconciliation, reporting-daily (physical cash, ATM Cash and switch cash reconciliation) etc.
  • Greeted and assisted customers with questions, concerns and purchasing needs.
  • Functioned as point of contact for project administrators and managers focused on timely and successful completion of full lifecycles of assigned projects.
  • Provided strategic allocation of resources to various departments and managers in alignment with needs.

CMS Sercuitas Limited
Bangalore

Assistant Manager-Reconciliation
02.2013 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Supervising a Reconciliation Team of 9 members
  • Drafting client wise regional receivable statement and ensuring its congruence with Finance Department all the times
  • Accountable for providing support to Reconciliation Team as well as performing technical analysis on shortages & customer disputes for streamlining operations
  • Evaluating EJ & ATM logs; conclude deductions and take it to closure
  • Offering recommendation to Banks & MSP with respect to ATM health, currency quality issues, etc
  • Maintain periodic MIS and trackers to monitor client-wise, bank-wise and region-wise performance
  • Manage deductions pertaining to the region and resolve and recover
  • Responsible for preparing 3 way reconciliation, reporting-daily (physical cash, ATM Cash and switch cash reconciliation), etc
  • Evaluating EJ & ATM logs; conclude deductions and take it to closure
  • Offering recommendation to Banks & MSP with respect to ATM health, currency quality issues, etc
  • Maintain periodic MIS and trackers to monitor client-wise, bank-wise and region-wise performance
  • Manage deductions pertaining to the region and resolve and recover
  • Responsible for preparing 3 way reconciliation, reporting-daily (physical cash, ATM Cash and switch cash reconciliation), etc.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.

AGS Transact Technology Service (India) Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore

Technical Expert
03.2012 - 02.2013

Job overview

  • Performed testing activities for various electromechanical equipment
  • Looked after refurbishing and testing of Banking Automation Machine in an effective manner
  • Carried out installation & configuration of CCDM & Multi-functional Wincor ATMs like PC 1500xe/2100xe/2050/280 & PC4000 & Currency Sorters and Kiosk
  • Well versed with various concepts of ATM integration with Hosts, PROCASH NDC/DDC Software, Wincor ATM H/W
  • Models like PC 1500xe/2100xe/2050xe/ 280 & 281/PC4000, ATM Machines Servicing of all types Wincor Nixdorf Machine
  • Provided efforts towards the troubleshooting of several models and network issues in an effective manner
  • Demonstrated excellence in providing services to bank ATM’s, Kiosks, Cash Deposit, Currency Sorting Machine, etc
  • Accountable for troubleshooting and testing of Electromechanical Equipments
  • Implemented process improvements to smooth development cycle and increase collaboration.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
  • Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.

Enovatek Technology Services Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore

Sr. Service Engineer
02.2009 - 03.2012

Job overview

  • Instrumental in overseeing repair & refurbishment of ATM modules like Dispenser Modules, Card Readers, Printers and Depository Modules in an effective manner
  • Performed industry tests and evaluations of performance in order to collect data and optimize equipment.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
  • Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.
  • Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
  • Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.

Thyssenkrupp Elevators
Bangalore

Technician
09.2007 - 02.2009

Job overview

  • Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
  • Scheduled maintenance and repair tasks in alignment with production deadlines to reduce bottlenecks.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
  • Suggested specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis.
  • Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
  • Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
  • Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
  • Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
  • Drafted preventive maintenance schedule to support equipment longevity.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Tracked and recorded parts and labor costs related to each service call.
  • Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Sewed fringe, tassels and ruffles onto drapes and curtains and buttons and trimming onto garments.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
  • Patched holes, sewed tears and ripped seams or darned defects using needles and thread or sewing machines.
  • Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
  • Measured and hemmed curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size using tape measures.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
  • Stamped grommets into canvas using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
  • Trimmed cut or torn fabric using scissors or knives and stitched trimmed edges together.

Education

Indian School of Management & Engineering

Diploma from Electronics Engineering
04.2001 - 04.2011

ITI, Acharya Institute

from Electronics Mech

Skills

Cash Management Diploma in Electronics Engineering (Electronics Mech) with nearly 7 years ofundefined

Timeline

Deputy Manager of Customer Service

Brinks India Private Limited
07.2021 - Current

Deputy Manager-Reconciliation

Brinks India Private Limited, ATM
07.2017 - Current

Assistant Manager-Reconciliation

CMS Sercuitas Limited
02.2013 - 06.2017

Technical Expert

AGS Transact Technology Service (India) Pvt. Ltd
03.2012 - 02.2013

Sr. Service Engineer

Enovatek Technology Services Pvt. Ltd
02.2009 - 03.2012

Technician

Thyssenkrupp Elevators
09.2007 - 02.2009

Indian School of Management & Engineering

Diploma from Electronics Engineering
04.2001 - 04.2011

ITI, Acharya Institute

from Electronics Mech
04.2007
MUKUNDA VDeputy Manager