MARIO B. BALANA
*D ROTC Street, Rosario, Pasig City, 1609 Philippines
Email: *******@*****.***
Mobile: 097********
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Workforce Management Lead Associate with a proven track record in optimizing workforce efficiency and improving team performance, Skilled in real time management, scheduling, reporting and managing large teams and multiple programs to meet business objectives. CORE SKILLS
Real Time performance management
Performance analysis and reporting
Workforce scheduling, optimizing, re/forecasting
Team leadership and development
Process improvement
Conflict resolution
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in WFM Software and reports applications
Avaya CMS Supervisor
Aspect/eWFM
Verint
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AWS – Amazon Connect
Live Engage
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Lead Associate – WFM
WNS Global Services Inc., Philippines
August 2024 – Present
Acts as Trainer of Newly Hired RTAs and SME/Coach of Real Time Analysts of the team
Leads and manages a team of WFM-Real Time Analysts
Develops and implement strategies to improve workforce efficiency
Oversee reporting and real-time monitoring of schedule adherence, absenteeism, call volume, in chair occupancy, average call handle time and other components of the overall workflow
Develop and maintain key relationships with customers and vendors
Implement new programs to provide ongoing training for current workforce
Performed internal audits to determine areas where improvements could be made
Manage and assist various special projects if need arises
Executive Workforce
WNS Global Services Inc., Philippines
January 2023 – August 2024
Coordinated and managed daily schedules for teams of different programs and lines of businesses, ensuring optimal coverage and efficiency
Developed and implemented scheduling strategies to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
Monitored and adjusted schedules in real-time to accommodate changes in workload and staffing levels.
Analyze scheduling data to identify trends and areas for improvement, making recommendations to management.
Maintained accurate records of employee schedules, absences, and overtime.
Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless operations and effective communication.
Provided regular reports on scheduling metrics and performance to senior management
Managed real-time agent staffing to client’s delivered volumes and responsible for meeting client required service levels while also maintaining appropriate in-chair occupancy (IOCC%) and phone occupancy (POCC%) targets to meet the company’s financial requirements.
Runs and deliver real time metric reports to keep track of current performance.
Presents and provides analysis as real time recommendations communicating to operations Team Leads, Managers, Directors and clients to meet service level targets.
Identify and reports and reach out to appropriate support channels to resolve workforce impacting Issues.
WFM – Real Time Analyst
Transcom WorldWide Philippines, Inc.
Las Fiestas Road, Frontera Verde, Tiendesitas, Ugong, Pasig City May 2020 – January 2023
Real time monitoring, flagging agent’s login status.
Processing requests, updating exceptions schedule tagging.
Provides On-Site support for workforce and assists Operations and Support Teams.
Runs and deliver real time metric reports to keep track of current performance.
Presents and provides analysis as real time recommendations communicating to operations Team Leads, Managers, Directors and clients to meet service level targets.
Identify and reports and reach out to appropriate support channels to resolve workforce impacting Issues.
Technical Support Representative – Voice/Chat/Email Fault Manager – Escalation Layer
Las Fiestas Road, Frontera Verde, Tiendesitas, Ugong, Pasig City October 2018 – May 2020
Customer Service Representative – Voice/Chat/Email Customer Service Manager – Escalation Layer
Transcom WorldWide Philippines, Inc.
Las Fiestas Road, Frontera Verde, Tiendesitas, Ugong, Pasig City March 2017 – October 2018
Customer Service Representative
Afni Philippines Inc.
Diliman Commercial Center, 46 Commonwealth Ave, Quezon City, 1126 Metro Manila January 10, 2017 – March 10, 2017
Handled a high volume of inbound and outbound calls and emails, ensuring customer inquiries and issues were resolved promptly and effectively.
Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by providing accurate information and solutions in a courteous and professional manner.
Documented customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken.
Collaborated with team members and other departments to address and resolve complex customer issues.
Handled escalation calls and resolved customers’ complaints.
Monitored and met performance metrics, including response time, resolution time, and customer satisfaction scores.
Provided feedback and suggestions to improve customer service processes and enhance overall customer experience.
RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED:
Support MVP Across all Line of Business, Year of 2024 WNS Global Services Inc., Philippines
Awarded 2024
Most Outstanding RTA of the Year
WNS Global Services Inc., Philippines
Awarded 2023
Technical Support Representative Top 1 Performer Transcom Worldwide Philippines, Inc.
Awarded 2020
Outstanding Financial Advisor of the Year
Transcom Worldwide Philippines, Inc.
Awarded 2018
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Bachelor of Arts Philosophy
Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
Naga City, Camarines Sur
Graduate: March 2005
PERSONAL PROFILE
Nickname: Mar
Civil Status: Single
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Malilipot, Albay
Birthdate: July 19, 1983
Age: 42
CHARACTER REFERENCES:
Can be provided upon request