Versatile Customer Support Manager highly effective at conflict resolution and persuasive communication. Knowledgeable about quality assurance and training to support and set up teams for success. Hardworking and reliable with excellent attention to detail to manage processes and timelines to accomplish tasks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Service Manager Homecare Team Leader
Healthvision
Greenlane, Auckland
05.2022 - Current
Business Development Manager
VR Group - Hotels and Apartments
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2015 - Current
Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals
Managing Projects and Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities
Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations
Developing and managing online promotions and marketing campaigns to achieve targets and support sales
Analyzing campaign performance and reporting back to the management in simple reports
Liaising with Online Travel Agents regarding production, promotion performance and identifying concerns, follow-up actions and strategies to improve
Key Account management for all corporate's and wholesalers of the group
Conduct product presentation to key accounts and consultants on a regular basis
Monitor Competition rates and promotions to counter campaign and to stay ahead
Co-ordinating design and print of marketing collaterals for campaigns, promotions, and general use
Review Online production on a regular basis, identify areas of improvement and take follow-up action
Participate in tradeshows, events and expo's to promote the hotel chain
Develop and manage monthly and quarterly newsletters
Load Manage and Audit rates on GDS / IDS.
Client Service Manager
Healthvision
Greenlane, Auckland
08.2021 - 05.2022
Cultural
Practices promote enhanced access for Māori to appropriate health care.
Recognizes tikanga best practices.
Have attended cultural education training as per organisational requirements.
Familiar with HV cultural safety documents.
Ensures ethnicity is completed accurately.
Cultural beliefs/values are identified and included in care planning.
Works collaboratively with Pacific Island and Māori Health workers.
Utilises cultural resources to meet client/whānau needs
Service Coordination
Delivers high quality service coordination.
Schedules are well-managed and stable.
Appropriately skilled staff are assigned.
Unplanned absences are covered.
Support the After Hours staff with difficult situations, providing advice and guidance when required.
Participate as required on After hour roster to cover the afterhours for Home & Community Services)
Reports are timely and accurate and highlight variances of concern.
Overlapping schedules and Cover all Unassigned shifts
Patterns of absence
Complaints, incident and accident to ensure timeframes are met and issued resolved.
Predict support plan reviews.
Plan training for competencies
Review 3 client files per month using tracer methodology, record corrective actions and discuss at CSM meetings to share learning and solutions.
Report on staff and client contact
Report on annual leave planning and any concerns
Report on health and safety incidents.
Leadership
Selects and interviews direct reports in partnership with HR.
Inducts and orientates direct reports in partnership with RHPs.
Manages day-to-day processes such as leave, GH, training plans, performance measures, contact information, ACC injury claims, return-to-work plans and resignation.
Manages performance to encourage development and prevent issues developing.
Relationship Management
Working collaboratively and alongside the RHPs to maximise service delivery and team culture.
Maintain positive and proactive relationships with all stakeholders and key contacts, including:
Clients and whanau
Clinical leads- nursing,
Allied health and Homecare
Ministry of Health / Taikura Trust
ACC Case Managers
NASC
Other providers
Payroll
HR
After Hours staff.
Quality, Health and Safety
Committed to incorporate Healthvision Quality Health & Safety Policies & Procedures in day-to-day activities.
Complete internal audit activities
Notice, identify and report hazards in the workplace whether office or community based and those that arise as part of service delivery.
Follow all H&S policies and procedures including zero tolerance for bullying.
Follow internal processes when investigating and managing complaints, incidents and accidents.
Escalate medium to high-risk incidents and accidents to Area Manager and / or National Manager as required
Inform Health & Safety Officer or Health and Safety Representative of all Health & Safety incidents, staff accidents or near misses.
Observe Health & Safety practices and participate in Health & Safety initiatives
Participating in Quality Improvement Programmes, service audits and evaluations
Advise the Area Manager of any situations that may create a privacy or media risk or adversely affect business or reputation.
New Client Consultant
Geneve Healthcare
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
09.2020 - 08.2021
Maintained and built strong client relationships through quality, personalized interactions.
Responded promptly to customer queries and complaints to find solutions and diffuse tension.
Ensuring that Clients and staff are treated with care and compassion
Keeping staff up to date with clear, honest, and constructive communication.
Provide all customers, clients and candidates with a highly transparent, efficient and prompt service through excellence in customer service, telephone, database, and communication skills.
Assist to manage team processes including the Centralized Leave system for Support Workers, administration and troubleshooting for Geneva Live the mobile app, general administration tasks
Coordinated service schedules and appointments with clients.
Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
Researched, identified and resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Assisted in the development of training materials related to service coordination processes.
Monitored staff/Support Workers performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement needed.
Managed client intake and assessment processes, developing personalized care plans.
Ensured compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
Business Development Executive
VR Group - Hotels and Apartments
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2015 - 11.2015
Account management for all corporate clients
Conduct product presentation to key accounts and consultants on a regular basis
Monitor Competition rates and promotions to counter campaign and to stay ahead
Load, Manage and Audit rates on GDS / IDS
Receive contracts detailing room allotments and creates allotments on the hotel management system
Tracks daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly statistics for analytical, budgeting and forecasting purposes.
Reservation Supervisor
The Quadrant Hotel - Unit of VR Group - Hotels and Apartments
Auckland, New Zealand
08.2013 - 08.2015
Act as a main resource for reservation agents needing assistance technically or with regards to achieving customer satisfaction
Ensure reservation department and Front Office staff are constantly aware of availability states open, on request, closed dates, high demand dates etc
Fully knowledgeable about hotel guest rooms, rates, promotions, amenities, programs, hotel facilities and services
Manage systems that are set up within the reservations department to ensure accurate handling and monitoring of phone calls
Attends all scheduled meetings as required with HOD's or Sales team
Create and manage rates and packages configured on the Hotel software
Co-ordinate with the Channel manager, or software vendors for any availability, rate or booking integration issues
Handle external systems like channel Manager, Web booking engines, Rate comparison tools, Online Travel Agents extranet etc
Update No-shows and cancellations on all OTA's without fail to avoid and unwanted commissions
Responsible for maintaining Rate parity across all booking Channels (Website, OTA, GDS, Travel Agents Etc.) Adjust rates according to suggestions from Yield or Revenue management systems
Understand and enforce hotel and company credit policies and Ensure proper billing instructions, routing instructions and payment methods are applied to the reservations
Ensure acceptable service levels and all statistical reports are sought and maintained
Tracks daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly statistics for analytical, budgeting and forecasting purposes
Check forecasting reports based on statistics codes (Market, Source, Rate Code etc.), reservations which are wrongly tagged should be amended
Train newly recruited reservation staffs in taking reservations, telephone etiquette's, reservation module on hotel software and processing emails
Manage all aspects of reservation department in the absence of reservation manager.
Duty Manager
Jewel of Bombay Restaurant - Unit of Jewel of India
Auckland, New Zealand
05.2013 - 08.2013
Operations adhere to the Law and our Host Responsibility Policy
Good Customer service
To comprehend and correctly operate the till software
Accountable for accurate cash handling and all guest accounts
Sole responsibility for the Bar and the running of the Restaurant when on duty & on call after hours
Equipment failures & emergencies are dealt with as soon as possible
Opening and Locking up
Procedure is adhered to
Efficient ordering of stock
Stock control & Stock-take
Organizing of promotions - Marketing the business
Staff Training
Increased productivity & customer satisfaction
Keep track on temperature on which food is being served.
Receptionist & Scheduler
We Care Health Services (IVF / Surrogacy Clinic)
New Delhi, India
03.2006 - 04.2007
Answers phones and emails, schedules and confirms appointments, and inputs customer data into company systems
Organizes workflow and appointment by reading and routing correspondence, collecting customer information, and managing assignments
Manages Doctors schedule by maintaining calendars
Completes requests by greeting customers, in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring inquiries
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Front Office Coordinator
The Ashok Hotel - Unit of ITDC (India Tourism Development Corporation)
New Delhi, India
04.2007
Achieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure an efficient reception experience for Guests, including check in/out, and complete audit procedures, as required
Attend the Executive Lounge and Executive Floor Reception
Ensure that both the Front Office Manager and Reception Supervisors are kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from guests and, or, other departments
Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times
Attend appropriate training courses, when required, and assist with the Night Team's training and development efforts
Demonstrate a knowledge of hotel room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, and other general product knowledge necessary to perform daily duties
Maximize room occupancy and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities
Use the correct procedures regarding the acceptance of foreign currencies, credit cards and cash in accordance with the hotel credit policy
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems
Follow company brand standards
Assist other departments, as necessary.
Education
Advance Diploma in Hospitality Management -
NZMA
01.2013
Degree in Bachelor of Commerce - B.com - Business/Commerce, General
Delhi University
01.2009
Diploma in Hospitality and catering Management -
YMCA University of Science & Technology
01.2006
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Research and due diligence
Strong leadership
Employee Scheduling
Client Relationship Building
Resource referrals
Interpersonal skills
Quality Assurance
Complaint resolution
Decision-making skills
Staff Management
Microsoft Office Programs
Sales expertise
References
Can be provided on Request
Timeline
Client Service Manager Homecare Team Leader
Healthvision
05.2022 - Current
Client Service Manager
Healthvision
08.2021 - 05.2022
New Client Consultant
Geneve Healthcare
09.2020 - 08.2021
Business Development Manager
VR Group - Hotels and Apartments
12.2015 - Current
Business Development Executive
VR Group - Hotels and Apartments
09.2015 - 11.2015
Reservation Supervisor
The Quadrant Hotel - Unit of VR Group - Hotels and Apartments
08.2013 - 08.2015
Duty Manager
Jewel of Bombay Restaurant - Unit of Jewel of India
05.2013 - 08.2013
Front Office Coordinator
The Ashok Hotel - Unit of ITDC (India Tourism Development Corporation)
04.2007
Receptionist & Scheduler
We Care Health Services (IVF / Surrogacy Clinic)
03.2006 - 04.2007
Advance Diploma in Hospitality Management -
NZMA
Degree in Bachelor of Commerce - B.com - Business/Commerce, General
Delhi University
Diploma in Hospitality and catering Management -
YMCA University of Science & Technology
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