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NATASHA DSOUZA

Team Lead – Customer Service & Project Management
Mumbai

Summary

Operations and customer service specialist with 10+ years of experience in project coordination, SLA compliance, CRM management, and process optimization. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, implementing data-driven solutions, and enhancing client satisfaction. Adept at leveraging Zoho CRM, FreshDesk, QSLink (QlikSense), and Asana to optimize workflows. Recognized for promoting a positive work culture, managing change across departments, and delivering consistent, high-impact results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead – Customer Service & Project Management

Crimson Interactive Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2019 - Current
  • Led a global team of 15, driving SLA compliance, CSAT gains (NPS ≥35), and service excellence through KPI/OKR tracking.
  • Delivered 20+ process optimization and client experience projects with 100% on-time completion, 98% quality compliance, and 15% cost savings.
  • Drove execution efficiency via sprint planning, scrum leadership, and 20% budget optimization through accurate forecasting.
  • Improved support delivery with pre/post-implementation handovers and custom escalation workflows—cutting ticket misrouting by 30%.
  • Accelerated team performance, reducing ramp-up time by 40% through targeted onboarding and leveraging QSLink (QlikSense) for insights.

Projects / Key Achievements:

  • Maintained CSAT scores above 90% for six consecutive quarters.
  • Reduced repeat queries by 22% via documentation and process improvements.
  • Transitioned 3 cross-functional teams, each showing operational uplift under new practices.

Co-Owner & Event Planner

Wings Event Planners
Mumbai
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Co-managed a family-run event business, handling planning, budgeting, and client coordination.
  • Designed and executed 7+ events, including weddings, corporate, and private functions.
  • Built relationships with 10+ vendors, improving pricing, service reliability, and client satisfaction.
  • Oversaw end-to-end event logistics, ensuring smooth execution within budgets.

Projects / Key Achievements:

  • Secured vendor partnerships that reduced costs and improved service quality.
  • Increased repeat client inquiries through personalized event planning.
  • Delivered consistently high client satisfaction scores during tenure.

Acquisitions Editor

Packt Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Onboarded 50+ authors and subject matter experts to develop courses and video tutorials.
  • Coordinated with editorial, marketing, and production teams for seamless publishing workflows.
  • Resolved author queries and ensured milestone adherence, improving delivery timelines.
  • Published 10+ video courses within one year, meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Projects / Key Achievements:

  • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration to streamline publishing.
  • Delivered innovative content formats that increased learner engagement.
  • Reduced publishing cycle time by 15% through proactive coordination.

Sr. Business Associate – Client Servicing

Crimson Interactive Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2014 - 06.2016
  • Handled 50+ global B2B clients, ensuring SLA adherence and client satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented web forms/catalogs to streamline client onboarding.
  • Collaborated with finance, editing, and marketing teams to resolve service issues.
  • Built expertise in payment handling and service workflow optimization.

Projects / Key Achievements:

  • Improved response times by 25% via internal process improvements.
  • Enhanced client communication processes, boosting retention rates.
  • Contributed to smoother onboarding for 30+ global accounts.

Editorial Intern

News Agency
Mumbai
06.2013 - 03.2014
  • Edited news articles and features under tight deadlines.
  • Conducted research and fact-checking to support feature writing.
  • Assisted in managing day-to-day newsroom operations.

Projects / Key Achievements:

  • Published 10+ feature articles during internship.
  • Developed foundations in publishing standards and deadline management.
  • Built early professional credibility through quality editorial contributions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
01.2013

Skills

  • Customer Service

  • Project Management

  • CRM

  • SLA Compliance

  • Process Optimization

  • Team Leadership

Achievements And Awards

  • Most Positive Employee – recognized for solutions-first approach.
  • Everyday Superstar – awarded for consistent high performance.
  • Best Team (Runner-Up, 2024) – within one year of leading a new team.
  • Spotlight Award – for consistently exceeding targets and driving collaboration excellence.
  • Successfully transitioned 3 departments with scalable and effective practices.

Timeline

Team Lead – Customer Service & Project Management

Crimson Interactive Pvt. Ltd.
08.2019 - Current

Co-Owner & Event Planner

Wings Event Planners
07.2018 - 06.2019

Acquisitions Editor

Packt Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 12.2017

Sr. Business Associate – Client Servicing

Crimson Interactive Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 06.2016

Editorial Intern

News Agency
06.2013 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication

University of Mumbai
NATASHA DSOUZATeam Lead – Customer Service & Project Management