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Rakesh Ronald

Rakesh Ronald

Bangalore

Summary

A seasoned and highly skilled travel & healthcare expert with 20+ years of excellent Client Engagement in reserving, confirming & scheduling travel bookings, hotel, and visa arrangements for Corporate, Individuals & Groups. Also, responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of mental health care facilities or programs, a detailed oriented and customer focused professional with combined experience of identifying problems and developing effective resolutions to achieve common goals. Adaptable and analytical individual known for ability to communicate at all levels and work well individual contributor or within teams.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Operations Manager

Docvita
Bangalore
12.2021 - Current

• Lead the development of DocVita's Health Tech platform focused on Mental Health, contributing as a founding Team Manager and second hire for the care team

• Collaborated directly with founders to build the product and establish a robust therapist network

• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance the delivery of mental health services. Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, quality benchmarks, and organizational goals.

• Implemented automation and process improvements resulting in a 60% reduction in chat flow and achieving a chat response time below 2 minutes

• New retention initiative - 8 therapists - improved retention by 35%

• Worked closely with the marketing team to develop engaging social media content. Hiring, training, and leading care team members to provide support to clients.

• Created SOP process documents based on current analysis and industry best practices. Implemented, reviewed, and refined processes for continuous improvement and efficiency.

Customer service Excutive

Talnet Labs India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Handling 300+ emails, provide relevant product information within the average handling time
  • Escalation of violated players to the next tier level for review
  • Responding to in game Petitions of players
  • Managing all kind of dispute related to product support
  • Review all disputed claims.

Freelance Travel Consultant

Self
Bangalore
07.2018 - 05.2021
  • Research and recommend flights, hotels, sightseeing options (domestic/international) and other travel-related services to the clients
  • Ability to monitor and handle any concerns or issues relating to the client's travel within a short interval.

Branch Manager

Alkes Travel & Tours Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
10.2016 - 07.2018
  • Handling Corporate Clients
  • Visa assistance
  • Tours and packages - Domestic & International
  • Working with the sales and marketing team to drive sales forward
  • Mentoring and training of staff
  • Scheduling weekly team meetings, focusing on targets & achievements
  • Ensure all the emails are answered as per agreed SLAs.

Branch Manager

Gamya Travels Private Ltd
Bangalore
03.2014 - 10.2016
  • Supervise that all the calls were timely responded to the emails, phone calls, revert to customer queries
  • Complete adherence of internal & external policies
  • Involved in recruitment of new staff
  • Working with the sales and marketing team to drive sales forward
  • Mentoring and training of staff
  • Scheduling weekly team meetings, focusing on targets & achievements
  • Recognition of team members to create positive working environment
  • Sure all the emails are answered as per agreed SLAs
  • Handling new client inquiries and acting as the face of the business
  • In case of any ADM received then having quick meeting with TC and the airlines for resolutions
  • Ensuring that best routing is offered as per customer needs
  • Regular check on sales and payment collection as per agreed customer SLAs
  • Daily monitoring of all PNR's with accurate deal codes, right fares charged & Proper ticketing
  • Maximizing revenues by selling Leisure products - Hotels/ Transport.

Branch Manager

Orion Inbound Travel Private Limited
Bangalore
10.2008 - 02.2014
  • Key responsibility includes: Handling of international tickets Queries & Fare Quoting, issuance of tickets, Visas and passport assistance
  • Handling corporate companies, Walk-in clients and sub-agents
  • Maintaining Branch reports & data
  • Client visits
  • Control on all the bookings to avoid No Show or cancellation charge
  • Ensuring that customers are offered cheapest fare options as per preferred airlines with the shortest route.

Senior Travel Executive

Clipper Voyages Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2000 - 09.2008
  • Key responsibilities include Handling Domestic and International bookings, Conference arrangements, Inbound tours - cars, Passports and Visa assistance
  • Excellent Product Knowledge
  • Make professional, accurate, cost effective travel arrangements for clients while providing excellent customer service
  • Preparation of detailed itineraries upon bookings to ensure accuracy of reservations and provided confirmation to clients
  • Proactively market, sell and consult with clients in regard to International and Domestic travel arrangements including hotel bookings
  • Handling the Team training and Supervision of team activities.

Education

Bachelors in Commerce -

Tamil Nadu Open University
07.2018

Fares and Calculation Certification -

Air India
06.2004

Computer Reservation System -

GALILEO
07.2001

Diploma in Airlines Travel & Tourism Management with Computer reservation system. -

Armen Tours & Travels
09.2000

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Time Management
  • Effective Time Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills

Details

Bangalore, India

Personal Information

Title: SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Languages

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Tamil
  • Hindi

Timeline

Senior Operations Manager

Docvita
12.2021 - Current

Customer service Excutive

Talnet Labs India Pvt Ltd
05.2021 - 07.2021

Freelance Travel Consultant

Self
07.2018 - 05.2021

Branch Manager

Alkes Travel & Tours Pvt Ltd.
10.2016 - 07.2018

Branch Manager

Gamya Travels Private Ltd
03.2014 - 10.2016

Branch Manager

Orion Inbound Travel Private Limited
10.2008 - 02.2014

Senior Travel Executive

Clipper Voyages Pvt Ltd
01.2000 - 09.2008

Bachelors in Commerce -

Tamil Nadu Open University

Fares and Calculation Certification -

Air India

Computer Reservation System -

GALILEO

Diploma in Airlines Travel & Tourism Management with Computer reservation system. -

Armen Tours & Travels
Rakesh Ronald