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Carolina Fernandes

Carolina Fernandes

Auckland,AUK

Summary

High-performing professional with several years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Performance & Operations Manager

Sonova Group
08.2022 - Current

Company Overview: Pioneered advancements in cutting-edge hearing care technologies globally.

  • Analyzed and maintained all business operations to boost overall process effectiveness.
  • Established a continuous improvement framework named Sounds Good Idea for staff to contribute ideas.
  • Led the second phase of AI chatbot (TriBot) project successfully.
  • Final stage of launching our new operations newsletter, "Sound Bites."

Operations Manager – Business Sales

2degrees NZ Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2022

Company Overview: Delivered comprehensive telecom solutions with a focus on innovation and connectivity.

  • Centralized administration and support operations within Corporate and Small Business teams.
  • Designed, streamlined and monitored processes.
  • Streamlined processes by implementing a robust auditing and inventory system.
  • Developed revenue reporting system to track sales team's performance.

Business Coach – Small Business

Bank of New Zealand
04.2016 - 09.2018

Company Overview: BNZ ranks among the leading three banks in New Zealand.

  • Reduced broker team turnaround time from 5 days to 3 days through centralization.
  • Optimized performance across Business Support, Discharge, and Retention teams.
  • Distribute deals efficiently among the sales team each day.

Team Manager – Merchant Sales & Service

Bank of New Zealand
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Cultivated strong stakeholder relationships for effective payment solutions.
  • Led merchant team to operational readiness for the introduction of NZ's first mobile phone-based payment solution, PayClip.
  • Designed framework to facilitate continuous learning and development.
  • Pioneered implementation of workplace flexibility within BNZ teams under Workplace of Choice initiative.
  • Received team member nomination and managerial support for Peak Performance – Leadership 2015.
  • Achieved staff engagement score exceeding industry benchmark by 14%.

Team Manager – Business Outbound

Bank of New Zealand
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Increased profit margins through effective portfolio management.
  • Achieved unprecedented Retention exceeding 324 million.
  • Recognized as a finalist for Peak Performance Leadership Award in 2012.

Team Leader – Retail Contact Centre

Bank of New Zealand
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • Coached individuals to enhance their performance outcomes.
  • Monitored quality of responses to meet acceptance criteria.
  • Led project planning, design, and implementation for tailored career framework.
  • Award nomination received in 2006 for Peak Performance Leadership.
  • Earned recognition as second place recipient at the Customer Contact Centre Leadership Awards in 2004.

Senior Executive- Customer Care

Kanazia Digital Systems
, India
06.1995 - 06.2001

Kanazia Digital Systems specialized in engineering development and maintenance support within India's telecommunication sector. Established strategic technology alliance with Ericsson Business Network AB, Sweden.

  • Coordinate telecommunication tenders for government agencies and multinational corporations.
  • Oversaw operations and engagement with high-value clients.

Education

ETITO Level 4 - First Line Management

01.2005

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management

University of Auckland Business School
01.2003

B.Sc. (Tech) -

Bombay University
01.1995

B.Sc. - Physics

Bombay University
01.1992

Skills

  • Change Process Management
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Customer-Centric Sales Approach
  • Contact Centre Expertise
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Experienced in Leading Teams
  • Client Retention Strategies
  • Operational Efficiency Enhancements

Relevant Training

  • Sales Leadership and Management – Grist Inspire
  • BRAVA – Motivating management for sales and service improvement
  • Call Centre Relationship Management - Cohen Brown

Affiliations

  • Enjoy watching theater and movies with my family and friends.
  • I love eating and cooking for my family.
  • Weekends are dedicated to hiking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Performance & Operations Manager

Sonova Group
08.2022 - Current

Operations Manager – Business Sales

2degrees NZ Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2022

Business Coach – Small Business

Bank of New Zealand
04.2016 - 09.2018

Team Manager – Merchant Sales & Service

Bank of New Zealand
01.2012 - 01.2016

Team Manager – Business Outbound

Bank of New Zealand
01.2008 - 01.2012

Team Leader – Retail Contact Centre

Bank of New Zealand
01.2001 - 01.2008

Senior Executive- Customer Care

Kanazia Digital Systems
06.1995 - 06.2001

ETITO Level 4 - First Line Management

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management

University of Auckland Business School

B.Sc. (Tech) -

Bombay University

B.Sc. - Physics

Bombay University
Carolina Fernandes