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Performance-driven Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience across business operations, customer service excellence, and process transformation in multinational environments. Recognized for orchestrating high-impact initiatives, optimizing workflows, and empowering diverse teams to deliver superior operational outcomes for global leaders, including Commonwealth bank, PayPal, Herbalife, American Express, Element14, and Tesco. Renowned for a data-informed leadership approach, with proven success in designing KPI frameworks, streamlining SOPs, and driving measurable productivity gains through innovative problem-solving and continuous improvement. Adept at cultivating collaborative, high-performance cultures, mentoring emerging leaders, and aligning operational strategies with broader business goals. A results-oriented professional with exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, passionate about transforming complex operational challenges into scalable, sustainable success stories.
• Leading end-to-end operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and Australian compliance standards.
• Streamlined workflows and implemented automation to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Utilized CommSee, Direct Banking, and MS Office tools to deliver accurate reports and business insights.
• Worked with ASIC, APRA support teams, ensuring adherence to AU laws & regulations.
• Analyzed customer feedback to drive service improvements and strengthen client satisfaction.
• Directed compliance reviews and investigations, ensuring timely resolution and corrective actions.
• Established strong partnerships with regulators, vendors, and stakeholders to support transparent operations.
• Conducted internal audits and risk assessments to ensure process integrity and governance compliance.
• Monitored market and regulatory trends to anticipate business impacts and drive strategic adjustments.
• Mentored cross-functional teams, fostering performance excellence and a culture of accountability.
• Spearheaded the execution of performance management systems to assess team efficiency and foster ongoing improvement.
• Cultivated a collaborative workplace culture by addressing team conflicts proactively and reinforcing positive engagement.
• Managed the recruitment process, sourcing and interviewing, to onboarding and mentoring, to build a high-performing team.
• Directed employee relations and development by coaching and empowering teams to boost performance.
• Empowered teams through strategic coaching and training to enhance employee relations and boost performance standards.
• Partnered with various departments to enhance teamwork, align strategies, and achieve shared organizational goals.
• Championed impactful process enhancements by pinpointing inefficiencies and successfully implementing strategic solutions.
• Streamlined resource use and staff distribution to boost productivity, minimize operational costs, and improve service delivery.
• Delivered structured team briefings to ensure clarity of targets, enhance coordination, and maintain operational consistency.
• Partnered with various departments to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and seamless business operations.
• Delivered structured training programmes to enhance workforce competency, service quality, and productivity benchmarks.
• Spearheaded continuous process improvement and quality assurance initiatives to drive operational efficiency and compliance.
• Implemented optimized work procedures and best practices to enhance process turnaround time and output quality.
• Supported recruitment drives, onboarding processes, and employee development programmes in alignment with HR policies.
• Mentored staff and provided performance guidance to staff to uphold processes and achieve operational excellence standards.
• Developed and tracked KPIs and Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Delivered clear productivity, variance, and performance reports to support data-driven management decisions.
• Directed workforce planning, resource deployment, and team operations for 25+ staff to achieve key business goals.
• Led coordination with cross-functional and external stakeholders to ensure seamless and timely project execution.
• Cultivated a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on swift issue resolution and operational excellence.
• Ensured on-time delivery of outputs while maintaining strict adherence to SLAs and corporate performance standards.
• Supervised customer care operations, ensuring SLA adherence and superior service delivery.
• Managed workforce scheduling, forecasting, and NPS performance tracking.
• Conducted quality audits and process evaluations to improve operational standards.
• Enhanced e-commerce fulfilment processes, increasing profit margins and satisfaction rates.
• Coordinated vendor management and supply chain logistics for order efficiency.
· Recognized with the Best Performer Award at American Express for successfully managing and delivering multiple high-priority projects with exceptional efficiency.
· Selected for an international on-site process improvement initiative in the United Kingdom with Tesco, demonstrating outstanding analytical and operational excellence.
· Transitioned the customer solutions team at element14.
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