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Manager Customer Service

Location:
Ashburn, VA
Posted:
February 16, 2015

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Resume:

Shawn Walcott

***** ****** *******

Ashburn, VA *0147

703-***-****

************@*****.***

Summary: Skills /Qualifications:

•Equivalent related work experience

•Proven account management skills which have been demonstrated for a

minimum of (16) years in the travel industry

•Excellent presentation skills

•Proven oral and written communication skills

•Strong negotiation skills to assist in obtaining best possible contractual

terms

•Ability to analyze and evaluate data in order to identify opportunities to

reduce costs and to recommend appropriate solutions .

•Working knowledge of financial and business models related to service

programs .

•Clear understanding of the various industry fees

•Problem solving skills to be able to listen, identify the root problem,

present appropriate alternative solutions, and dete rmine the best solution

using a systematic approach.

•Mathematical and analytical skills for interpretation of data,

trends, and opportunities .

•Knowledge and familiarity of technica l products offered by competitors and

related industry offerings .

•Ability to proactively anticipate needs of client and integrate new

creative ideas and technology as appropriate .

•Ability to lead internal team to continue to perform to meet and exceed

client expectations .

•Ability to maintain positive attitude .

Skills:

Proficient in MS office application software, Livery Coach Software, Oddessy

Incontact Phone System, Avaya Phone System

Education:

Borough of Manhattan Community College, N.Y 1/1989 - 5/1991

Experience:

Maximus Federal Services

Mclean VA 22108

Call Center Supervisor

• Supervised a team of schedulers in their daily activities, including setting member

appointments, trouble shooting, customer complaints and follow-up on customer service

satisfaction

• Responsible for ensuring team compliance with company rules and regulations regarding

customer support.

• Prepared reports on team efficiency for call center management.

• Participated in the interview process, training and development of newly hired staff.

• Compose detailed annual performance evaluations.

• Prepared and Audited team productivity reports and timesheet to ensure accuracy.

• Provided frequent and consistent communication, both verbal and written, to agents,

management and/or other departments.

• Assists in Planning when additional help is needed to ensure deadlines are met.

• Checks planning during the day to stay on top of coverage.

• Meet with agents to ensure campaigns are running properly.

• Checks Dashboard for amount of times spent on/off phones.

• Assist Quality and Training with coaching and feedback when necessary.

• Assist Agents with questions/answers

• Monitor Floor and ensure everyone is focused

• Communicated with HR regarding any absences pertaining to the agent daily schedule

• Checks emails and sends broadcast with any new notifications.

• Report out Productivity stats during the day.

• Communicated with Provider Services to ensure NP schedule are being filled accurately.

• Responsible for checking phone line to ensure all lines are properly working before the

first shift and during midday.

• Used computerized or manual systems for tracking, information gathering, and/or

troubleshooting.

• Meet client daily production specific goals

• Performed Key Performance Index reports

Dulles International Limousine 09/2008 –2014

As hburn VA 20147

Dispatch Manager

• Supervised a dispatch staff of seven and oversaw day to day operations .

• Plans, organizes, assigns, prioritizes, and delegates the work of dispatch sta ff.

• Assists with screening of new a pplicants and makes recommendations for hiring,

termination or disciplinary actions, Provides instruction to new hires (dispatch and

chauffeurs ) as required.

• Assigns, evaluates, trains and disciplines staff

• Managed scheduling of personnel and work assignme nts and may adjust procedures

to meet service requirements .

• Monitors daily work flow for quality and accuracy to include; telephone calls, calls for

service and radio traffic as necesary.

• Trains, coaches employees and provide s work guidance to employees

regular review of performance .

• Assists employees in solving work problems ; maintains cooperative and compatible

working relations .

• Assists with the preparation of training manuals and other reference materials

necessary to support the dispatch staff.

• Ensures dispatch and chauffeured staff members comply with company policies and

procedures .

• Ensures the operational readiness of equipment related to the communications

center emergency telephone system, user and affiliated agency radio systems,

access control, alarm monitoring, and the department's dispatching system.

• Updates information such as map changes, premise hazards, informational files, etc.

Commonwe alth Worldwide Chauffeured Services 09/2006 –09/2008

Long Is land City, NY

Operations Manager

• Reporte d to Regional Director or VP, Client Solutions Group.

• Interacted on a regular basis with client trave l managers, executive

directors, and senior division managers such as : strategic sourcing,

procurement, and finance

• Participated with sales team in best and final sales presentations .

• Collaborat d with operations managers in assessing the operational

configuration of accounts and in resolving critical operational issues

• Worked with Finance in preparing and ensuring the accuracy of client

monthly statements

• Developed, implements and manages client business plan

• Prepares and delivers quarterly, semi-annual or annual business reviews to

primary contacts

• Maintains in-depth understanding of client's and company’s supplier contracts

• Produces, distributes and analyz s management reports to key travel

contacts

• Monitored supplier contract performance and program

• Managed client communication and education efforts

• Identified client growth opportunities

Netjets, Inc . (Columbus, Ohio)

c /o CLS Worldwide Services LLC (NYC) 8/1999 –9/2006

Account Executive / Ground transportation Supervisor

Account/Dispatch Manager

• Worked as a liaison between Netjets Inc. a nd CLS

Worldwide Chauffeured Services .

• Supplied chauffeur ed transportation for Netjets Inc. on a Worldwide basis .

• Responsible for the day to day operations of the account.

• Managed and Supervised 10 person office staff

• Prepare data and initiated presentations at company mee tings and

correspond with company representatives on upcoming events .

• Renegotiated terms and conditions relative to rates and policies .

• Prepare correspondences, document invoices, including rate structures for

client base.

• Monthly reporting detailing service issues and related financial profit/loss .

• Maintain in-office calendar and training calendar.

• Kept track of schedules /appointments Format and review invoices for verification

of charges .

• Create and reconfigure client data bases

• Currently Servicing Accounts : Netjets, Sony Music, JP Morgan)

Arrow Trans portation, Queens, New York 1/1997 - 8/1999

Reservations Manager

• Supervised an operations staff of 15.

• Review daily work load and applied logistical (Third party) support when

required.

• Maintained client base (Client relations and meetings )

• Updated company client based price structure minimizing loss and improving

profit.

Eastern Group (Citicar), Long Is land City, N.Y 7/1991 - 12/1996

Dispatch Manager

• Managed a staff of four responsible for scheduling, employee payroll

and worked closely with the client relations department.



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