Operations and Program Management Leader with a proven record of transforming underperforming teams into high-performing, SLA-exceeding units in banking and financial services. Expert in operational redesign, capacity planning, and enterprise-scale transformation across retail, commercial, and corporate domains. Thrives in high-change environments, quickly mastering unfamiliar functions, and delivering record-breaking results. Known for fostering high-performance cultures, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and driving strategic change across global operations. Open to extensive travel for enterprise initiatives.
Conducted quality assurance for technical experts and Mastercard advisors to ensure customer service excellence.
Championed process improvements with internal and external partners to enhance operational efficiency.
Led enterprise-wide initiatives and project deployments, ensuring effective change management execution.
Developed training programs that improved employee skills and performance metrics.
Mentored specialists to meet performance objectives, promoting professional growth.
Facilitated Agile practices and delivered scrum workshops to enhance collaboration culture.
Analyzed performance data to pinpoint improvement areas for individuals and teams.
Provided subject matter expertise during senior leadership meetings on compliance and regulatory standards.
Delivered expert-level technical assistance to customer service representatives, enhancing issue resolution skills.
Managed escalations and supervisor transfers to ensure efficient complaint resolutions.
Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and tackle product-related issues.
Promoted customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and friendly service.
Transformed underperforming retail locations through coaching and alignment of sales processes.
Achieved turnaround of four stores from bottom quartile to top half within twelve months.
Reduced staff turnover by 35% via implementation of recognition programs and improved onboarding.
Facilitated training sessions to enhance employee skills and promote team collaboration.
Regularly reviewed performance metrics, providing recommendations for process enhancements.
Coached team members to elevate sales performance and achieve business goals.
Transformed underperforming banking operations team of 18 (with 33% inactive) into a 27-person high-performance unit, restoring SLA compliance, boosting productivity from 80% to 95%, and reducing turnover from 50% to 5% within 12 months — all while absorbing 5–7% YoY volume growth and navigating quarterly product, regulatory, and system changes.
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