Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Radha Kola

Radha Kola

Summary

Experienced Operations Manager with 19 years of expertise in leading and managing complex operations across global organizations including Cognizant, Google, Dell Inc, and Tata Communications. Proven ability to drive business growth, improve profitability, and establish strategic alliances, while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5

Certifications

Work History

Operations Manager

Cognizant Technology Services
11.2020 - Current
  • Spearhead people and performance management initiatives, ensuring alignment with service-level agreements (SLAs).
  • Drive innovative solutions, Collaborate with business specialists and Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless adoption of new workflows with improved efficiency.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.


Achievements :

  • Improved efficiency and productivity by 15% through the implementation of strategic operational changes.
  • Increased profit by 10% of the CP by streamlining operations.
  • Negotiated Head count and service with customers to maintain utilization at 85% and increase employee retention.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports thereby revenue generation of $300K in a Quarter

Product Support Manager

Google India Pvt Ltd
09.2006 - 12.2019
  • Resolved executive escalations as a key liaison between clients and internal stakeholders and ensured a high-quality customer experience through collaboration with product stakeholders.
  • Implemented a knowledge management system, ensuring easy access to product information for all support staff members.
  • Analyzed data trends to proactively address potential product issues, reducing downtime for clients.


Quality Program Manager : (2016 -2018)

  • Led end-to-end quality management for account recovery consumer operations across India.


Support Expert : (2012 -2016)

  • Mentored junior associates & developed scalable processes for vendor operations and risk management in new workflow launches.


Sr. Associate : (2006 -2011)

  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.

Customer Support & Sales Agent

Dell International Services & Tata Telecom
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and regular followups.
  • Achieved top performer status within the company due to consistent high sales numbers.
  • Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions and concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Badruka College of Commerce & Arts
01-2003

Skills

  • Operational efficiency oversight
  • Business management expertise
  • Client relationship management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Profitability Analysis
  • Team morale enhancement
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Problem Solving
  • KPI tracking
  • Project planning and development

Accomplishments

  • Successfully launched a product line generating $5 million in revenue within the first year.
  • Implemented a system update that reduced escalations by 20%.
  • Designed a training program that increased employee productivity by 10%.
  • Received the VP Award for setting up an Email support channel and operations within 48 hours (2018).
  • Honored with a Non-Cash Award (Q2 2017) for outstanding customer support.
  • Recognized with multiple spot bonuses, peer bonuses, and accolades during my tenure at Google.

Languages

English
Hindi
Telugu
Kannada (Fluent)
Spanish (Conversational)

Certification


  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Project Management
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Executive Briefing: Artificial Intelligence(AI)
  • Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis & Visualization
  • Influence, Negotiation, & Persuasion Skills Mastery
  • Decision-Making, and Critical Thinking Skills

Timeline

Operations Manager

Cognizant Technology Services
11.2020 - Current

Product Support Manager

Google India Pvt Ltd
09.2006 - 12.2019

Customer Support & Sales Agent

Dell International Services & Tata Telecom
01.2004 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Commerce -

Badruka College of Commerce & Arts
Radha Kola