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Suhesh Vhaval

Suhesh Vhaval

Customer Success Director
Pune

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Customer Success Director

Lead School
Pune
08.2019 - Current

1. Started as an Experience Manager (19/08/2019)-(17/09/2020)

2. Associate Key account Manager ( 18/09/2020 ) - ( 30/06/2021)

3. Key Account Manager ( 01/07/2021 ) - ( 15/12/2021)

4. Deputy Regional Key account Manager (16/12/2021) - (12/10/2022)

5. Customer Success Director ( 13/10/2022 ) - Till Date

Played instrumental role in client satisfaction by working with operational teams for proper resolution of service issues.

  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Utilized customer feedback to inform changes and improvements to customer success plans.
  • Assisted customers with onboarding and product setup to foster successful adoption and usage.
  • Generated reports and communicated results to stakeholders to provide insights into customer success.
  • Established strong relationships with key customers, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
  • Monitored customer progress and addressed customer inquiries with timely and accurate updates.
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends and develop strategies to improve customer success metrics.
  • Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention.
  • Collaborated with sales and product teams to address customer success objectives.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Identified growth opportunities and ensured best products fit for school is upsold. Drive Cross-sell.
  • Closely Monitor NPS score for all schools and do RCA for detractors.
  • Train partner schools and Academic coordinators with school ERP.
  • Help Parents / teachers / parents understand student app usage and promote its usage.
  • Drive Customer Retention, reduce churn and increase customer satisfaction.

Area Business Manager / Capital O General Manager

OYO Rooms
Pune
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Oversee operational functions of hotel and ensure all decisions are made in interest of company
  • Managed Capital O Hotels and over 35 hotels in Bund garden / Koregaon-park/Viman-nagar cluster.
  • Regular briefings and trainings for staff
  • Manage ongoing profitability of hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met
  • Closely monitor NPS score and plan for betterment of services in each hotel
  • Responsible for safeguarding quality of operations, both internal and external audits
  • Responsible for improving guest experience, revenue growth, maintaining good business relationships with owners of hotels
  • Handling guest escalations, reconciliation.
  • Doing RCA and resolve issues
  • Managing key accounts.

Duty Manager

Novotel Pune
Pune
09.2013 - 09.2017
  • Front office / Concierge / Airport / Guest relations operations
  • Escalations management
  • Revenue and growth
  • Upsell and cross-sell
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
  • Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards, and service efficiency.
  • Trained employees in essential job functions.
  • Developed and implemented useful strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures and policies to improve operational productivity.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures to enhance profitability and align with budget.
  • Mentored and supported junior staff members to apply best practices and follow procedures.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Training and development of new team members
  • Inventory management
  • Coordination with cross functional teams for guests services

Team leader Front office / Concierge

The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
Pune
12.2010 - 09.2013
  • Front office operations
  • Managing concierge operations
  • Airport operations
  • Upsell
  • Cross-sell
  • Guest feedback
  • (Social media feedbacks )
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with guests and cross functional teams.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

BSc in Hotel And Tourism Management - Hotel And Tourism Management

Institute of Hotel And Tourism Management
Pune
04.2001 -

Science - Science

Nowrosjee Wadia College
Pune
04.2001 -

Skills

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Awards and recognition

1. Care for Guests ( Westin Pune )

2. Care for Business ( Westin Pune )

3. Unsung Hero of the Year ( Novotel Pune )

4. Best Area Business Manager ( OYO rooms )

5. Best Key account manager Mid year and Annual Award. ( Lead school )

6. Best Zonal team ( Lead school ) 2022

7. Best National Team ( Lead school ) 2022

8. Leader of the Month multiple times for achieving targets ( Lead school )

9. Part of ZED club at Lead school for exceptional performance.

Timeline

Customer Success Director

Lead School
08.2019 - Current

Area Business Manager / Capital O General Manager

OYO Rooms
09.2017 - 07.2019

Duty Manager

Novotel Pune
09.2013 - 09.2017

Team leader Front office / Concierge

The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
12.2010 - 09.2013

BSc in Hotel And Tourism Management - Hotel And Tourism Management

Institute of Hotel And Tourism Management
04.2001 -

Science - Science

Nowrosjee Wadia College
04.2001 -
Suhesh VhavalCustomer Success Director