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Yassin Pani

Toronto,ON

Summary

In my journey through the telecom and networking sector, I've been steadfast in putting clients first. Leading customer care and service operations, I've honed my skills in understanding and addressing client needs, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. My strategy centers on active listening, flexibility, and tailor-made solutions, resulting in improved service levels and stronger client relationships. I've driven initiatives that cut response times, boosted team knowledge, and implemented effective process management to maintain high service standards. My experience spans from hands-on technical roles to strategic management, all with a focus on delivering excellence in customer service. Through it all, my goal has been to not just meet, but exceed client expectations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Care Team Lead

EGATE Networks
02.2023 - Current
  • Reduce outage response times by managing efficient monitoring systems and leading P1 incident resolutions affecting over 50 routers simultaneously
  • Oversee the deployment and provisioning of managed services hardware, ensuring seamless integration for clients
  • Establish and manage an effective on-call rotational schedule with optimized lieu time policies, addressing team concerns and ensuring consistent afterhours support coverage
  • Implement a 'huddle room' approach during major outages to foster better communication and faster resolution among internal teams
  • Coordinate internet and hardware installations with carriers/contractors, ensuring deadlines are met and client needs are prioritized
  • Deliver timely updates to clients during outages and provide clear guidance on service availability and hardware setups, enhancing satisfaction
  • Develop and enforce a robust process for assigning and documenting outgoing hardware tied to shipping label creation, minimizing errors and ensuring compliance
  • Manage tracking systems (e.g., incident trackers, ticketing systems) to monitor cross-departmental workflows and improve long-term project management
  • Design and execute structured onboarding programs and technical challenges for new Tier 1/Provisioning employees to enhance their readiness and performance
  • Mentor and guide Tier 2 support staff to address communication and troubleshooting gaps, elevating overall team efficiency
  • Proactively manage hardware decommissioning and return processes to reduce downtime and ensure resource availability for future projects
  • Create detailed morning reports and incident summaries for management, providing actionable insights and improving decision-making during outages
  • Analyze performance metrics to identify and address operational bottlenecks, contributing to ongoing process improvements

Service Operations Manager

ZIRO
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Maintaining KPI(Key Performance Indicator) benchmarks and actioning dips in service levels which lead to great customer feedback in quarterly and monthly meetings
  • Effective process management that ensures company wide transparency on all new and old processes across the organization, leading to a 25% increase in page visits
  • Managing ticket load of all Managed Service clients and actioning aged and escalated tickets on a day to day basis which lead to a 50% lower average respond to resolve time on a year by year comparison
  • Managed Services contribution to routine monthly and quarterly meetings with all managed service clients pertaining to service inquiries, contract renewals and big picture projects leading to an exponential increase in client communication
  • Training Development Plans; 50% increase in knowledge base growth
  • 100% increase in product portfolio (Including Microsoft Teams, 8x8, and Ring Central)
  • 90% + Net Promoter Score maintained consistently through customer engagement and service follow ups
  • Running effective 'Level 10' Meetings that follow a fixed process of allowing Support Team to own and action hurdles and discuss/solve day to day issues within the organization which continue to bring administrative and technical hurdles down 25% yearly
  • Weekly ticket SCRUM meetings that dive deep into complex tickets that require group attention allow support team to continue to uphold SLO (Service Level Objectives)
  • Lead proactive measures that warn and action monitoring deficiencies in client environments granting 24/7 visibility on Hardware/Software threats

Support Center Operations Manager

Digitcom Inc
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Planning and implementing call center strategies and operations; improving systems and processes; managing staff
  • Conferring with sales team and team leaders to communicate targets, boost revenue, and improve customer support strategies
  • Publishing metrics to measure organization's success in delivering world class customer service
  • Implemented modern automation to increase efficiency of support requests by 75%
  • Actively engaged in team building/training initiatives including individualized training and development road maps for my staff
  • Successfully increased certification portfolio of support team by 50% to date
  • Continue to boost NPS (Net Promoter Score) of organization by 50% by way of standardized communication protocols and a heavily focused 'service first' mindset

Pre-Programming Telecom Technician

Digitcom Inc
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Developed and managed call center strategies on an individual case by case basis
  • Through meetings and consistent communication, was able to create specific programming tailored to clients needs
  • Worked closely with Avaya and NEC systems, implementing specific telephony programming requested by clients
  • Troubleshooted both basic and advanced problems stemming from diverse network issues to administrative flaws in programming
  • Created well documented knowledge base company wide and initiated standard operating procedures in and around said documentation
  • Took on after hours responsibilities, fielding calls related to emergency situations and maintenance requests

Product and Marketing Manager

Gap Inc./Old Navy
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Maximizing sales efforts by way of dominant sign placement and concise replenishment strategies
  • Driving efficiency and managing accountability by demonstrating fundamental leadership skills
  • Delivering effective marketing programs on a weekly basis to drive store traffic and emphasis new arrivals
  • Landing new product on a daily basis by managing standard Shipment Operating Procedures and through proactive efficiency
  • Setting team goals to boost productivity and increase sales

Merchandise Manager

Gap Inc./Old Navy
06.2013 - 09.2015
  • Maximizing sales efforts through visual presentation and concise replenishment strategies
  • Driving efficiency and managing accountability by demonstrating fundamental leadership skills

Customer Service Representative

Toys R Us KSA
09.2008 - 03.2013
  • Provide excellent customer service at all times
  • Follow up to customer inquiries by taking specific action in a timely manner
  • Provide Inside Sales and Up Sells to existing customers
  • Problem solve to help customers resolve issues
  • Appropriately communicate with upset customers to resolve their inquiries
  • Promote and offer products and services by consulting, gathering information, and evaluating customer needs
  • Thrive as a team player in a fast-paced, high-energy, change-oriented environment
  • Perform other related duties and assignments as required and as assigned by supervisor or manager

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Radio and Television Arts

Ryerson University
01.2014

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Leadership
  • Networking
  • Ucaas
  • Saas
  • SIP
  • ITIL foundations

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Customer Care Team Lead

EGATE Networks
02.2023 - Current

Service Operations Manager

ZIRO
08.2021 - 02.2023

Support Center Operations Manager

Digitcom Inc
08.2019 - 08.2021

Pre-Programming Telecom Technician

Digitcom Inc
09.2017 - 04.2019

Product and Marketing Manager

Gap Inc./Old Navy
09.2015 - 09.2016

Merchandise Manager

Gap Inc./Old Navy
06.2013 - 09.2015

Customer Service Representative

Toys R Us KSA
09.2008 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Radio and Television Arts

Ryerson University
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