Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
AnswerNet Communications
03.2023 - Current
General Manager for 3 sites (Toronto, Halifax, Winnipeg) - Responsible for overseeing operational functionality, maintaining operational efficiency, and managing client expectations
Led and developed a large team including Assistant General Managers, Team Leads, and Customer Service Specialists
Actively monitored team engagement to enhance employee retention rates
Reporting - Completed hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for internal KPI review
Responsible for scheduling client general and customized reports
Regularly reviewed site metrics to ensure all sites are performing above targeted goals and maintaining profitability
Identified areas for improvement, developed action plans, and ensured customer satisfaction while ensuring site profitability
Payroll - Successfully managed payroll for over 100 employees across various provinces, utilizing multiple platforms including ADP, Payworks, Paycom, and UKG
Scheduling - Completed schedules on varying scheduling platforms for multiple sites based on forecasted requirements
Completed customized schedules based on varying clients staffing models (shared and dedicated)
Managed high level ramp up/down based on client needs with sufficient or minimal notice
Managed disaster relief staffing
New Hire - Onboarding - entered screening application for all new hires, completion of new hire packages, system logins, new hire training and orientation
Exits/Termination - Completion of termination process through varying payroll and call center platforms
Training - Completed one on one and group training sessions, client based training, train the trainer sessions
Billing - Multi-site billing, invoicing for numerous clients
Client Solutions - Managed site-level client expectations for various clients (Deloitte, Ztar Mobile, Synergy, Covenant House, Marsh Canada Assistant Center, Heart and Stroke Foundation)
Handled all sites including new client orientation, onboarding, account launch, staffing, and training
Regularly reviewed internal processes to improve client retention
Coaching - Conducted one-on-one sessions with underperforming team members, implemented performance improvement plans, focused on strengths, and addressed areas for improvement
Performance appraisals - Completed 6 month and annual appraisals and was responsible for salary increase based on performance
Benefits Administration - Responsible for managing and overseeing the organizations employee benefits program
Dance Instructor/Manager
Divinity Dance School
08.2015 - Current
Teach Dance - Instruct students in various dance styles
Create routines: design and choreograph dances for performances, recitals, and concerts
Assess students' progress and provide improvement feedback
Organize Performance - Plan and lead performances to help students express themselves and deliver with confidence
Guide Students - Help students develop their skills, coordination, execution and confidence
Billing - Complete client invoices
Operations Manager
Map Communications
04.2021 - 03.2023
Operations Manager for 3 sites (Toronto, Halifax, Winnipeg) - Responsible for overseeing operational functionality, maintaining operational efficiency, and managing client expectations
Led and developed a large team including Assistant Operations Managers, Team Leads, and Customer Service Specialists
Actively monitored team engagement to enhance employee retention rates
Reporting - Completed hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for internal KPI review
Responsible for scheduling client general and customized reports
Regularly reviewed site metrics to ensure all sites are performing above targeted goals and maintaining profitability
Identified areas for improvement, developed action plans, and ensured customer satisfaction while ensuring site profitability
Payroll - Successfully managed payroll for over 100 employees across various provinces, utilizing multiple platforms including ADP, Payworks, Paycom, and UKG
Scheduling - Completed schedules on varying scheduling platforms for multiple sites based on forecasted requirements
Completed customized schedules based on varying clients staffing models (shared and dedicated)
Managed high level ramp up/down based on client needs with sufficient or minimal notice
Managed disaster relief staffing
New Hire - Onboarding - entered screening application for all new hires, completion of new hire packages, system logins, new hire training and orientation
Exits/Termination - Completion of termination process through varying payroll and call center platforms
Training - Completed one on one and group training sessions, client based training, train the trainer sessions
Billing - Multi-site billing, invoicing for numerous clients
Client Solutions - Managed site-level client expectations for various clients (Deloitte, Ztar Mobile, Synergy, Covenant House, Marsh Canada Assistant Center, Heart and Stroke Foundation)
Handled all sites including new client orientation, onboarding, account launch, staffing, and training
Regularly reviewed internal processes to improve client retention
Coaching - Conducted one-on-one sessions with underperforming team members, implemented performance improvement plans, focused on strengths, and addressed areas for improvement
Performance appraisals - Completed 6 month and annual appraisals and was responsible for salary increase based on performance
Benefits Administration - Responsible for managing and overseeing the organizations employee benefits program
Operations Supervisor
Stericycle Communications
12.2015 - 03.2021
Operation Supervisor for the Toronto Site - Responsible for overseeing operational functionality, maintaining operational efficiency, and managing client expectations
Led and developed a large team including , Team Leads, and Customer Service Specialists
Actively monitored team engagement to enhance employee retention rates
Reporting - Completed hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for internal KPI review
Responsible for scheduling client general and customized reports
Regularly reviewed site metrics to ensure all sites are performing above targeted goals and maintaining profitability
Identified areas for improvement, developed action plans, and ensured customer satisfaction while ensuring site profitability
Payroll - Successfully managed payroll for over 50 employees across various provinces, utilizing the ADP payroll platform
Scheduling - Completed schedules on varying scheduling platforms for multiple sites based on forecasted requirements
Completed customized schedules based on varying clients staffing models (shared and dedicated)
Managed high level ramp up/down based on client needs with sufficient or minimal notice
Managed disaster relief staffing
Training - Completed one on one and group training sessions, client based training, train the trainer sessions
Coaching - Conducted one-on-one sessions with underperforming team members, implemented performance improvement plans, focused on strengths, and addressed areas for improvement
Performance appraisals - Completed 6 month and annual appraisals and was responsible for salary increase based on performance
Outbound Agent / Inbound Agent / SME / Team Lead / Supervisor
Tigertel Communications
11.2007 - 12.2015
Outbound Agent - Handled outbound calls for varying clients - Sick Kids, World Vision, CCFC, Heart and Stroke, Alzheimer's Society
Inbound Agent - Managed level 1, 2, and 3 calls for various clients, including Mike Homes, Blueline Innovations, Marsh Canada Assistant Center, Dyson Canada, Synergy Solutions, Deloitte Canada, Covenant House, and Ztar Mobile. Responsibilities included customer solutions, data capture, technical support, order processing, and handling escalations
SME - Specialized knowledge on varying account. Review processes, recommend solutions, train team members, create documentation,communicate with clients,
Team Lead - Responsible for overseeing a team of agents, ensuring exceptional customer service skills, meeting performance targets by motivating, coaching and monitoring the team while adhering to company policies and targets
Supervisor - Team management, Performance monitoring, Quality assurance, Training and development, Customer escalations resolutions,Scheduling and staffing, Reporting, Leadership
Education
High School Diploma -
R.H.Acadamy
Toronto, ON
01-2004
Skills
Leadership and team building
Problem resolution
Operations management
Team player
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
Passion for mentoring those exploring learning within my area of expertise, equally willing to develop my own skillset
Engaged within my community
Dance Instructor
Timeline
General Manager
AnswerNet Communications
03.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Map Communications
04.2021 - 03.2023
Operations Supervisor
Stericycle Communications
12.2015 - 03.2021
Dance Instructor/Manager
Divinity Dance School
08.2015 - Current
Outbound Agent / Inbound Agent / SME / Team Lead / Supervisor