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Smitha Gowda Anjanappa

Papatoetoe,New Zealand

Summary

Customer-focused service professional with over 4 years of experience in fast-paced telecommunications and retail environments. Adept at resolving complex issues, managing real-time escalations, and improving operational workflows. A proven team player with a deep understanding of customer needs, contact center performance, and back-end operations. Passionate about delivering exceptional service and driving continuous improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Champion Support

One New Zealand
Auckland, NZ
12.2024 - Current
  • Deliver customer service across phone and messaging channels as per Universal Skillset strategy.
  • Manage and resolve incidents logged by Frontline teams, ensuring SLA compliance and resolution ownership.
  • Handle daily escalations and customer complaints efficiently to the satisfaction of the customer and business.
  • Identify performance gaps, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in frontline operations in collaboration with team leaders.
  • Deep understanding of One NZ products and services; proficient with Salesforce, Power BI, AWS, and internal CRMs.

Customer Case Manager

One New Zealand
Auckland, NZ
09.2021 - 11.2024
  • Managed a wide range of customer queries across personal, business, and corporate accounts, delivering high-quality service, and ensuring issue ownership until resolution.
  • Resolved complex faults using tools such as Salesforce, Chorus Assure/Gateway, and LFC Portals.
  • Handled new sales, resigns, and connection orders.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with with internal and vendor technical teams.
  • Handled new sales, resigns, and connection orders.

Office Administrator

We Energise Group Ltd.
New Lynn, NZ
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Scheduled technician appointments, and optimized workflows for operational efficiency.
  • Effectively managed real-time incidents that impacted customer experience by identifying disruptions and implementing swift mitigations. Collaborated across teams to resolve issues promptly, ensured minimal impact to end users, and maintained consistent communication throughout. Prioritizing customer experience and satisfaction above all else.
  • Adapted real-time schedules due to cancellations or emergencies, reassigning technician workloads.
  • Monitored job progress daily to ensure on-time completion and service quality.
  • Managed invoices, contracts, internal memos, and expense reporting.
  • Evaluated employee performance and delegated tasks based on skills and priorities.

Checkout Supervisor

Countdown
Glenfield, Auckland
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Supervised checkout staff and supported frontline issue resolution.
  • Trained new employees on POS systems and service standards.
  • Handled returns, exchanges, and customer complaints professionally.
  • Worked with duty managers and leadership team to manage escalations and reduce shrinkage.

Quality Control Executive

Amara Food Products
Malur, India
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Conducted quality checks on components and final goods against manufacturing specs.
  • Reported recurring issues and contributed to root-cause analysis and process improvement.
  • Documented defect trends and introduced best practices to reduce failures.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Business

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland
03.2019

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mount Carmel College
Bangalore
03.2017

Skills

  • Performance Coaching & Training Support
  • CRM and case tools
  • Technical Knowledge (ADSL, VDSL, Fibre, HFC, Wireless)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • SLA Compliance
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Quick to learn new systems and skills with a proactive, adaptable mindset
  • Customer Experience & Escalation Handling
  • Communication & Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Volunteer fellow and head in charge, U&I (2015–2017): taught underprivileged children, and led volunteer coordination efforts, recognized with the “Most Committed Volunteer of the Year” award in 2016
  • Leadership in campus security and event management (2014–2017): served as head of security for university academic and cultural events, ensuring smooth operations and safety
  • Environmental stewardship (2015): volunteered at the Bangalore Tree Festival, helping to plant over 100 native trees as part of a city greening initiative
  • National Service Scheme (2014–2016): participated in community development and social outreach programs through India’s NSS
  • Leadership training: successfully completed the Breakthrough Leadership Program on July 19, 2016, focused on team building and decision-making
  • Humanitarian fundraising (2011–2012): engaged in resource mobilization and fundraising campaigns for various social causes

Timeline

Customer Champion Support

One New Zealand
12.2024 - Current

Customer Case Manager

One New Zealand
09.2021 - 11.2024

Office Administrator

We Energise Group Ltd.
05.2021 - 09.2021

Checkout Supervisor

Countdown
05.2019 - 08.2021

Quality Control Executive

Amara Food Products
03.2017 - 05.2018

Postgraduate Diploma - Business

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mount Carmel College
Smitha Gowda Anjanappa