Customer Service Manager
While in the position of Customer Service Manager, I directed strategic planning, actioning, and evaluating toward both short- and long-term goals, as well as integrated business strategies, market changes, and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory requirements. I determined and assessed team key performance indicators (KPIs) and department service level agreements (SLAs), then crafted department succession plans and managed team knowledge and productivity. Furthermore, I mitigated and resolved escalated complaints in agreement with enterprise standards. I additionally recruited and coached incoming staff members and then generated professional development opportunities, directing weekly and monthly feedback sessions.Some of my select contributions include: ~ Drove resolution of 100% of customer complaints within five working days and managed team response time department-wide. ~ Deployed improved recognition of prior learning (RPL) processes; unveiled streamlined online service for customer and partners and uncovered postage cost savings in excess of £75K. ~ Championed Digital First project and optimised employment pre-screening processes; minimised application processing times by 50% and allowed faster payment processing times. ~ Launched Mitel Ignite telephony system training and allowed individual agent greetings. ~ Curated in-depth productivity reports and identified potential areas of improvement; maintained open communication with senior management teams and recommended solutions. ~ Crafted and delivered engagement conversations, quality monitoring, and audits to team members targeting email, webchat, telephone calls, and call-backs; ensured highest standard of contact with customers, members, and partners.