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Neil Wrigley

Auckland

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 13 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager, Customer Support

Datacom New Zealand
06.2011 - Current

1. Lead, Manage and Motivate a High Performing team of service desk professionals

2. Develop Performance and Career Development Plans for staff members within Service Desk

3. Operational day to day functions of the service desk group

4. Reporting & Communication expectation of the Service Desk Manager role

5. Manage escalations from internal and external stakeholders

6. Work collaboratively across the Datacom business units to facilitate new business opportunities and smooth transition of new services from project state to run state

Service Delivery Manager

Datacom New Zealand
10.2009 - 06.2011
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, resolving problems swiftly while preserving positive relationships where possible.
  • Improved service quality, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless service delivery across all touchpoints.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to share ideas for process enhancements.

Service Desk Manager

Datacom New Zealand
06.2003 - 08.2009

Managed onsite Service Desks and Desktop Support functions for PlaceMakers and Vector

Client Services Manager

Sitel
05.2001 - 11.2002

Outsource Alliance Manager

Dell Computers
07.1999 - 01.2001

Team Leader Technical Support

Dell Computers
02.1998 - 08.1999

Administration Manager

Telecom New Zealand
12.1987 - 12.1997

Education

Northcote College
Auckland, NZ

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service

Certification

ITIL certifications

Fundamentals

Change Management

Operational Support & Analysis


Timeline

Operations Manager, Customer Support

Datacom New Zealand
06.2011 - Current

Service Delivery Manager

Datacom New Zealand
10.2009 - 06.2011

Service Desk Manager

Datacom New Zealand
06.2003 - 08.2009

Client Services Manager

Sitel
05.2001 - 11.2002

Outsource Alliance Manager

Dell Computers
07.1999 - 01.2001

Team Leader Technical Support

Dell Computers
02.1998 - 08.1999

Administration Manager

Telecom New Zealand
12.1987 - 12.1997

Northcote College
Neil Wrigley