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Poonam Sharma

Poonam Sharma

Summary

Career Snapshot: A seasoned professional with 11 years of experience in the Contact center and Telecom, BPO Industry, Niche experience in handling clients globally, South Africa, Australia, USA, UK, Ireland, and Indian clients. Rich and varied experience in Operations Management, Delivery Management, Client relationship management, Resource Optimization, Training, Quality & Team Management with 6.5 years of experience. Multi-talented Senior Manager well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and directing key improvements to enable business enhancements and growth. Visionary leader with solid success leading business operations toward growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

IT Technical Operations Lead

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
PUNE
01.2021 - Current
  • MANAGING TEAM SIZE OF 40+ SUPPORTING STAFF
  • Developed and implemented new processes to ensure efficient IT operations.
  • Conducted regular system maintenance and performance monitoring activities.
  • Identified and resolved complex technical problems in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for disaster recovery planning and implementation.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies regarding IT security protocols.
  • Developed training materials for end-users on how to use different IT applications.
  • Provided guidance on best practices for managing IT resources efficiently.
  • Monitored system performance metrics to ensure optimal operations.
  • Deployed patches and updates to address security vulnerabilities in the system.
  • Created backup plans for critical systems and data storage solutions.
  • Assisted in migration from legacy systems to cloud based solutions.
  • Evaluated new technologies for potential implementation into existing environment.
  • Tuned application performance by optimizing database queries.
  • Performed periodic audits on system configuration settings.
  • Coordinated with vendors for procurement of IT equipment and services.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Ensured compliance with corporate security policies.
  • Collected, analyzed and reported on data for use in operational planning.
  • Read technical manuals, conferred with users or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
  • Maintained audit trail and statistical records of problems and conditions reported by client.
  • Conducted workflow analysis, space design or cost comparison analysis.
  • Modified and customized commercial programs for internal needs.
  • Provided technical support for users on a variety of hardware, software, and network issues.

Business Operations Manager

CONNEQT QUESS CORP_TBSS
HYDERABAD
09.2020 - 04.2021

· MANAGED 150+ associates to provide end to end solutions to any issues caused in the automated processes.

· Managed hiring, transitions in phases for process and onshore relationship management

· Mentoring Leads for queue management and client management

· Business reviews for improving efficiency, production, escalations, process improvements.

· Mentoring associates for with personal and professional developments

· Designing business plans for maximizing profitability, revenue generation

· realize corporate goals & strategies in coordination with macro plans of organization.

· Monitoring overall functioning of processes, identifying improvement areas, and implementing adequate measures to maximize customer satisfaction level.

· Heading teams involved in setting out quality standards for various operational areas, ensuring high-quality customer satisfaction while adhering to the SLA has and work processes.

· Performance Management & Business MIS review programs with the management

Operations Manager

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
MUMBAI
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Project Governance (Scheduled Tasks on Server, Providing End to End Support for Enterprise Accounts on Mobility platform)
  • Migration Management for 11 Projects with 7 Sub projects
  • Managed team of (100+ associates, 5 Assistant Managers, 10 Leads, 12 SMEs)
  • Ongoing Change/ Problem Management Support

o Key focus on Metrics and Process Health

  • Ensure the processes are well compliance with Company standards.
  • People Management with Employee engagement / Vertical – Lateral Movement of employees &

· Diversity

  • Ensure optimal levels of employee productivity to minimize gap in tickets offered vs. handled, ensure

· 97% of the tickets are handled within SLA of 99% and keeping the quality standard above 98%

  • Conducting daily meetings Regarding updates and queue management with direct reporting managers
  • Attending meeting and conference calls and being participant of contracts and agreements sign offs.
  • Validating Contracts, creating SOP, SOW, and validation or at times creation of process documents Resource utilization and Optimization
  • Plan and strategize team’s operations to ensure team delivers volumes with Quality and Timelines as per SLAs
  • Conduct assessments, improvement opportunities and audits for the project and communicate to management.

Operations Team Manager

Amazon Development Center
PUNE
01.2017 - 05.2018

· Conduct assessments, improvement opportunities and audits for Jeff Bezos escalations and the project of escalations I was dealing with need to work end to end legal taxation communicate to management.

· Maintain a strong relationship with the in-house Stake holders in Seattle on operational areas like quality, readiness, support model, change management.

· Managing performance & Client Management (Amazon Seattle U.S) ensuring we meet escalation goals Key member of all Monthly Business review meetings.

· Weekly business distribution, batch collections/ targets and Dialer strategy

  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement in operations.
  • Managed team of 60+ employees, ensuring quality standards were met
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Assistant Operations Manager

WNS Global Services
PUNE
05.2016 - 12.2016

Client Thompson Airways: Thompson airways is the UK’s leading airline brand, serving more than 1 million customers.

MANAGED TEAM SIZE: 40+ AGENTS

  • Managing performance & Client Management to ensure BG client goals/SLA are met namely TAT, Ageing, NPS%, Quality Adherence, & Procedural Adherence.
  • Plan and strategize team’s operations to ensure team delivers volumes with Quality and Timelines as per SLAs
  • Conduct assessments, improvement opportunities and audits for the project and communicate to management.
  • Maintain a strong relationship with the Client on operational areas like quality, readiness, support model, change management Leadership Role (Thompson Airways):
  • Key member of all Monthly/Quarterly Business review meetings
  • Educated operations team on best practices, company policies and service excellence standards.
  • Communicated clear action plans to optimize results and successfully execute operational activities.

Training Manager

Magus Customer Dialog Pvt Ltd
HYDERABAD
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Conducted regular assessments of unit personnel to identify areas for improvement in training.
  • Organized and facilitated seminars, workshops, and other learning activities for unit personnel.
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of a comprehensive database system for tracking training data.
  • Developed and implemented unit training programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Evaluated staff performance during trainings and provided feedback accordingly.
  • Facilitated group discussions among unit personnel regarding their individual goals and objectives.
  • Collaborated with outside vendors to provide additional resources or services when required.
  • Coordinated with managers to identify skill or knowledge gaps and implement training needs.
  • Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
  • Discovered and implemented new learning techniques and industry best practices to drive learning through professional training.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts, vendors and third-party training providers to support learning and development strategy.
  • Evaluated employee skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost staff knowledge.
  • Delivered training material to diverse audiences of both blue and white-collar professionals.
  • Facilitated training on benefits, FMLA and CFRA, new employee orientation and performance appraisals.

Team Leader Manager

JUST DIAL Services India’s local search engine
PUNE
09.2012 - 11.2013

MANAGED A TEAM SIZE OF 30 ASSOCIATES

  • Assigned and monitored daily tasks for team members.
  • Provided guidance, coaching, and feedback to team members.
  • Organized team meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
  • Developed strategies to increase productivity and efficiency of the team.
  • Created and maintained a positive work environment for employees.
  • Maintained records of employee performance reviews.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in a timely manner.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Facilitated communication between senior management and staff.
  • Oversaw daily workloads and workflow for smooth operations.
  • Coached team for success by using corrective action processes.
  • Motivated team members to consistently achieve or exceed performance expectations.
  • Delegated work assignments and prioritized tasks.
  • Created shift schedules and coordinated with team members to maintain sufficient staffing levels during employee absences.
  • Analyzed and measured employee performance, taking appropriate disciplinary action or recognition based on work performance.
  • Initiated training sessions and coached employees to develop effective staff.
  • Reviewed candidate resumes and scheduled and interviewed potential new hires.
  • Conducted root causes analysis to develop corrective action plans.
  • Supported HR staff with recruiting and retaining high-performing talent.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.

Education

Executive Leadership Program - International Business Management

IIM
Trichy
10.2023

B.COM - General Studies

CSJMU Kanpur University
KANPUR
04.2003

High School Diploma -

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
NIZAMABAD TELANGANA
03.2001

GED -

SSC
NIZAMABAD TELANGANA
04.1998

Skills

  • Planning, monitoring and reviewing
  • Resource management
  • Motivation and encouragement
  • Decisiveness and pressure handling
  • Stakeholder awareness and management
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Leadership and teamwork skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Customer Retention
  • Financial Management
  • Organizational Management
  • Production
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Project Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Productivity Improvement Specialist
  • Multi-Site Operations
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Staff Retention
  • Employee Motivation
  • Maintaining Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as “Best team leader” for Q2.
  • Awarded as champ of the floor title for taking care of other teams while TLs on weekly off.
  • Most valuable player award for being people manager/lead.
  • Awarded for Best Performing Team, Best Retention Manager in the month of July’16, Aug’16
  • Received an award for the best Team for 2 consecutive Q2 2016 and Q1 to Q2
  • Awarded “Retention” (0% Attrition for 3 Quarters) for year 2016.
  • Awarded “STAR” (Super Talent Achiever Reward) for Quarter 2 2016and Q2 for achieving all client metrics.
  • Awarded “GEM” (Going Extra Mile) for Q3

Certification

SCRUM CERTIFIED FROM SEP'22 - SEP'24 (SCRUM ALLIANCE) -AFFILIATED BYDENVER UNIVERSITY, USA

  • Strategy And Operations online, (International Business Management Institute Berlin Germany) _July’2020) -certificate ID: 304552-159-544-3629
  • Basics of Project management online, (International Business Management Institute Berlin Germany) _July’2020, certificate ID:304552-159-586-8243
  • Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future (University of Georgia Griffith_Aug’2020)
  • Decision making and problem solving (University of Leeds Careers Centre_Aug’2020)
  • TTT certified (Centum learning center_2014) _PS1, PS2 skills

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Telugu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote

The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.
Bruce Lee

Timeline

IT Technical Operations Lead

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES
01.2021 - Current

Business Operations Manager

CONNEQT QUESS CORP_TBSS
09.2020 - 04.2021

Operations Manager

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
06.2018 - 07.2019

Operations Team Manager

Amazon Development Center
01.2017 - 05.2018

Assistant Operations Manager

WNS Global Services
05.2016 - 12.2016

Training Manager

Magus Customer Dialog Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 10.2015

Team Leader Manager

JUST DIAL Services India’s local search engine
09.2012 - 11.2013

Executive Leadership Program - International Business Management

IIM

B.COM - General Studies

CSJMU Kanpur University

High School Diploma -

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

GED -

SSC

Languages

  • English, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi
  • Interests

    • Avid SoloTraveler
    • Weekend Treks and sports adventures
    • Reading Business Magazines and Books

    Tools & Technologies

    • Genesys
    • Amazon Workspace
    • Symphony Summit
    • Monitoring tool
    • Citrix
    • CRM Siebel
    • Tableau software
    • Loco Buzz
    • Sprinklr
    • Snowflake
    • Sales force
    • Zen desk
    • Remedy requestor

    Reporting Tools

    • Microsoft Excel - Data Analysis with Excel Pivot Tables
    • Microsoft Excel - PowerPoint Presentation
    • POWER BI BASIC

    References

    References available upon request.
    Poonam Sharma