Technical Support Lead
Lead and managed the Technical Support team, guiding them with support and coaching to ensure efficient handling of escalated issues from stakeholders, clients, staff, and customers through email communication, ticket updates, and calls.Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.I was actively involved in fostering professional development through training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.I ensured optimal staffing levels daily to meet client service demands, handling scheduling and resource allocation for annual leave and unforeseen absences within the teams.Directly engaged with external/internal clients, I assess their needs and collaborate to develop effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).I consistently evaluate and enhance client/customer support processes via monthly QA's to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, overseeing tasks to meet specified Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and adhering to recommended SOPs. Meeting or exceeding agreed-upon SLAs is a priority and I implement quality control measures to maintain high levels of quality and client/customer satisfaction.Tracking key performance indicators, I consistently ensure that my team's performance is above 85% overall, by implementing improvements as necessary.My responsibility extends to the timely and effective resolution of client/customer queries & incidents, minimizing the impact on users while actively seeking opportunities to enhance my department functions and practices through ongoing updates and improvements.Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.I always lead in group projects, demonstrating & delegating tasks whilst providing constructive feedback.