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Prem Kumar

Prem Kumar

Customer Support Lead
Pallavaram Chennai

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Support Team Leader

NCR
Chennai
07.2023 - Current


  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by analyzing customer issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
  • interacted with customers via phone, email, and chat to address inquiries, resolve issues, and provide exceptional service.
  • Developed and maintained in-depth knowledge of products/services to assist customers with inquiries and provide accurate information.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with customers, ensuring a positive and professional interaction.
  • Resolved customer complaints and concerns promptly, aiming for a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Handling Cash Management team for ATM operations requirements,
  • Managed and appropriately escalated complex or unresolved issues to higher-tier support or relevant departments.
  • Managed time effectively to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Worked collaboratively with other customer support team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.
  • Worked collaboratively with other customer support team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.
  • Monitored and analyzed accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue payments and take appropriate collection actions.
  • Assisted in month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of accounts receivable balances.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff members on accounts receivable processes and best practices
  • Coordinating Clients for Monthly billings and recoveries.
  • Tracking Monthly billing from clients and vendors post validation and vice versa processed to the finance team for further billing Closures.
  • Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, utilizing functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data validation to streamline data analysis and reporting processes.
  • In Microsoft Word, efficiently produced and formatted professional documents, including reports, memos, and correspondence.
  • SPOC for all Monthly billing recovery and Vendor Billing validations and ATM operations support for Banks such as SBI, PNB, JSF and DBS.
  • PPT presentation.

Operations Supervisor

FIS Payemnts
Chennai
11.2012 - 06.2022

· Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by analyzing customer issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.

· interacted with customers via phone, email, and chat to address inquiries, resolve issues, and provide exceptional service.

· Developed and maintained in-depth knowledge of products/services to assist customers with inquiries and provide accurate information.

· Communicated clearly and effectively with customers, ensuring a positive and professional interaction.

· Resolved customer complaints and concerns promptly, aiming for a high level of customer satisfaction.

· Managed and appropriately escalated complex or unresolved issues to higher-tier support or relevant departments.

· Managed time effectively to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner.

· Worked collaboratively with other customer support team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.

· Worked collaboratively with other customer support team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.

· Monitored and analyzed accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue payments and take appropriate collection actions.

· Assisted in month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of accounts receivable balances.

· Trained and mentored junior staff members on accounts receivable processes and best practices.

· SPOC for all Monthly billing recovery and Vendor Billing validations and operations support for Banks such as SBI, PNB, JSF, DBS.

· Daily reports projections to top Management.

· Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

· Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

· Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

· Collection of Monthly invoices from clients and vendors post validation and vice versa processed to the finance team for further billing Closures.

· Support Management with Microsoft Excel data based on the requirements.

· Monthly TXN analysis.

· Sharing innovative ideas for process improvements and cost savings.

· Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

· Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

· Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

· Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.

· Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

· Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

· Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback, and implemented corrective actions.

Senior Associate

Hitachi payment services pvt. LTD
Chennai
11.2010 - 11.2012
  • 01st Nov 2010 to 31 July 2011- as Cash Management Executive- Off role
  • On roll Conversion-1st August 2011 to 2nd November 2012 as Cash Management – Executive-company on role
  • Handled Forecast and indenting for Axis Bank project
  • SPOC for ATM takeover and Tec live
  • Bank and Vendor coordination’s for all day today activities
  • Handling Client escalations
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs
  • Generated sales reports and presentations for senior management
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement
  • Monitored customer service metrics and performance indicators to identify areas of opportunity.

Medical Billing Specialist

C-Cube Solution
Bangalore
09.2008 - 09.2009
  • Coordinating doctor’s office and US insurance company for billing process for his service rendered
  • Managed collections claim for unpaid bills against estates of debtors
  • Checking eligibility and benefits verification for treatments, hospitalizations, and procedures
  • Reviewing patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtaining any missing information
  • Following up on unpaid claims within the standard billing cycle timeframe
  • Answering all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts
  • Setting up patient payment plans and work collection accounts
  • Calling insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
  • Updating cash spreadsheets and running collection reports
  • Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility
  • Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmit
  • Liaised between patients, insurance companies, and the billing office
  • Maintained and updated collections tracking spreadsheet to help organize payment information
  • Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues
  • Communicated effectively and extensively with other departments to resolve claims issues.
  • Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.

Sales Associate

Country club India Pvt limited
Bangalore
04.2007 - 08.2008
  • Handled Sales of a Membership plan and Real estate Ops
  • Maintaining healthy relations with external & internal customers by managing their requirements
  • Sharing daily sales and pending sales reports to the management team
  • Several Appreciation awards received from management for Top Sales
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals
  • Maintained a calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Ops Manager

Kamat Groups of Hotels
Mumbai
08.2007 - 01.2008
  • Handled Hotel developments project for Kamat group of hotels
  • Maintaining healthy relations with external & internal customers by managing their requirements
  • Vendor Management
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Education

MBA - Master Program in Business Administration

Master Program in Business Administration
National Institute Of Retails Management
03.2012 - 04.2014

3 Years Hotel Management and catering technology - Hotel Management

Dr. BR. Ambedkar College
Port Blair Andaman
09.2003 - 07.2006

12th std - Art Education

Model Senior Secondary School
Port Blair
01.2002 - 01.2003

10th std -

Model Senior Secondary School
Port Blair
01.2001 - 01.2001

Skills

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Disclaimer

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Hobbies

Interested in Sports activity, travelling etc

Timeline

Customer Support Team Leader

NCR
07.2023 - Current

Operations Supervisor

FIS Payemnts
11.2012 - 06.2022

MBA - Master Program in Business Administration

Master Program in Business Administration
03.2012 - 04.2014

Senior Associate

Hitachi payment services pvt. LTD
11.2010 - 11.2012

Medical Billing Specialist

C-Cube Solution
09.2008 - 09.2009

Ops Manager

Kamat Groups of Hotels
08.2007 - 01.2008

Sales Associate

Country club India Pvt limited
04.2007 - 08.2008

3 Years Hotel Management and catering technology - Hotel Management

Dr. BR. Ambedkar College
09.2003 - 07.2006

12th std - Art Education

Model Senior Secondary School
01.2002 - 01.2003

10th std -

Model Senior Secondary School
01.2001 - 01.2001
Prem KumarCustomer Support Lead