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Sana Bhandari

Gurgaon

Summary

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt professional with 10 years of experience in Customer Lifecycle Management, Program Management, Operations Management, and CX Strategy across e-commerce, travel, B2B, and B2C industries. Proven track record in leading global teams, driving strategic excellence, and implementing customer-centric strategies to enhance business growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager- Customer Support and Program Management

TBO
07.2024 - Current
  • Heading global CX operations team across India, APAC, UAE, UK, and US, setting clear KPIs, SLA targets, and real-time performance dashboards to drive accountability and high performance.
  • Designed and implemented SOPs and ISO-compliant workflows, ensuring scalability and consistent quality across multi-geo support functions.
  • Partnered with Data Science teams to launch AI-powered tools, LLM models, and automated voice bots, reducing First Response Time (FRT) and increasing First Contact Resolution (FCR) while cutting manual tasks by 50%.
  • Achieved ≥95% SLA adherence, reduced client escalations by 40%, and implemented NPS-driven churn reduction programs to enhance CSAT and customer retention.
  • Built 10+ real-time CX metrics dashboards for tracking SLA, FCR, and escalation trends, performing root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
  • Built 10+ real-time CX metrics dashboards for tracking SLA, FCR, and escalation trends, performing root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
  • Acted as a strategic bridge between business, engineering, and product teams, driving backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and cross-functional alignment to deliver impactful enhancements (e.g., auto-routing logic, special request tagging).
  • Conducted CX workshops, QA programs, and training sessions to embed a customer-first culture and improve team skillsets, ensuring consistent service delivery.
  • Led operational excellence initiatives using CRM workflows (Zendesk) and bots to improve response accuracy and operational scalability.

Team Lead: Operations & Project Management

Coding Ninjas
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Led a team of 25 individuals, fostering a high-performing culture from inception.
  • Expanded CRM systems across multiple business units within Coding Ninjas.
  • Conducted regular assessments and performance reviews based on feedback and performance data, driving continuous improvement and optimization.
  • Led implementation of various projects such as reduction in refund percentage and net promoter initiatives; brought down refund percentage from 30% to 15%.
  • Collaborated with product, analytics, and engineering teams to plan sprints effectively; tracked product developments meticulously, ensuring alignment with project timelines and goals.
  • Analyzed key performance metrics (usage, operational and strategic) across the CRM platform resulting in enhanced features and user-friendly interface, leading to improved user experience.

Process Specialist

OLX
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Created engagement strategies to develop long-term relationships with clients through the provision of product and operational services.
  • Acted as a liaison with law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless coordination and compliance.
  • Functioned as a single point of contact for process excellence, leading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflow, and drive continuous improvement.

Team Lead-Operations

Naukri.com
05.2015 - 06.2019
  • Oversaw end-to-end customer interactions to ensure high service standards.
  • Implemented strategies that enhanced customer satisfaction to 90%.

    Managed escalations and ensured quick resolutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

    Worked closely with CEOs, CXOs, and senior leadership to align operational strategies with business goals.

    Provided data-driven insights and reports to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborated with product, sales, and marketing teams to improve customer journeys.
  • Managed, mentored, and coached a high-performing operations team.
  • Set performance KPIs and ensured continuous skill development.
  • Conducted regular training sessions and feedback mechanisms to enhance team productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Hons.

Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University
New Delhi, India
05-2014

Skills

  • Customer Lifecycle Management
  • Program & Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • CRM Implementation & Enhancement
  • Process Automation & Improvement
  • Strategic Alliances & Partnerships
  • Data & Reporting
  • Turnaround Strategies

Certification

  • Certified Zendesk Admin
  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Certified Digital Marketer

Timeline

Manager- Customer Support and Program Management

TBO
07.2024 - Current

Team Lead: Operations & Project Management

Coding Ninjas
03.2022 - 06.2024

Process Specialist

OLX
07.2019 - 02.2022

Team Lead-Operations

Naukri.com
05.2015 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Hons.

Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University
Sana Bhandari