Dynamic leader with a proven track record at SAFE-GUARD PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, excelling in employee development and project implementation. Spearheaded innovative training programs and strategic projects, achieving over 95% quality rates. Expertise in technical training and fostering team growth showcases a blend of critical hard and soft skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Specialist / Operations Department
SAFE-GUARD PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
Atlanta, GA
06.2022 - 02.2025
Delivered comprehensive new hire training within the Tire & Wheel Department.
Facilitated training sessions for new customer service hires at Gap.
Led Career Ladder training sessions focusing on employee development.
Produced and revised documentation tailored to Tire & Wheel, along with Cancellation needs.
Facilitated skill development for both newly onboarded and promoted team members.
Supervised calls in Academy Bay to confirm proper call handling.
Kept abreast of all updates in departmental operations.
Supported integration efforts across various organizational departments and sites.
Cultivated a culture of accountability, ownership, and dedication to training.
Develops project strategy plans in coordination with Project Manager
Facilitated collection of essential data for project intake, approval processes, and prioritization.
Partners with project team to identify the goals and requirements of each project
Ensures adherence to deadlines, targets, and communication plans.
Creates and manages documentation and reports for projects
Verifies and analyzes data and information to suit the direction of a project
Tracks, forecasts, and reports on project progress including metrics, risks, and changes
Participates in the development of processes and systems to drive service level agreements, efficiencies, customer experience, sales, and profitability
Drives and supports multiple work streams with several interdependent functions and organizations with a variety of stakeholders
Supports effective implementation of business solutions.
Facilitates the execution of strategic projects and process improvements.
Effectively managed crucial situations through a blend of urgency and prudent thinking.
Contributes to the operations team through involvement in customer support, daily management planning meetings, scheduling, operational planning
Acts as subject matter expert for processes, associated technologies, business reporting, and data analysis
Identified and addressed process inefficiencies in alignment with operational strategies.
Analysis of existing reporting to ensure consumer needs are addressed and solutions are identified
Develops working partnerships with business partners and stakeholders
Supervisor
SAFE-GUARD PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
Atlanta, GA
03.2019 - 11.2019
Led supervision, coaching, and development of team comprising up to 20 payment processors.
Drove success by prioritizing individual development for each team member.
Organized events and activities fostering a positive corporate culture.
Streamlined processes for collaboration between Tire & Wheel and Payment Processing Department.
Enhanced efficiency in Auto Pay procedures for BMW, Agent Business and Customer Care product by Toyota.
Managed client service level agreements effectively.
Consistently achieved over a 95% quality rate for the team.
Designed and implemented a recurring program to resolve payment issues effectively.
Redesigned team structure to optimize Processor efficiency.
Supervisor
SAFE-GUARD PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - 03.2019
Supervised, coached, and developed team of up to fifteen Tire & Wheel Claim Adjusters.
Maintain team metrics with consistent performance above 92%.
Achieved year-to-date team metrics including QA at 94%, adherence at 96% and CSAT at 93%.
Executed strategies fostering team development and engagement.
Devised and managed educational program, Back to the Basics, for a combined group of US and Canadian adjusters.
Crafted skill-based employee mentorship program to enhance professional branding and work ethic.
Designed and managed comprehensive training courses under the Back-to-Basics program.
Supervisor
SAFE-GUARD PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
Atlanta, GA
07.2015 - 05.2016
Oversaw daily activities and task assignments for a team of 12 representatives to ensure productivity.
Monitored progress of department goals, ensuring attainment.
Collaborated with Quality Assurance to create and implement Gap Customer Service Training in US & Canada.
Contributed to setting up a team dedicated to managing GAP claims.
Managed and resolved escalated customer calls.
Collaborated with customers, agents, and lienholders to ensure timely resolution of claims.
Manage resolutions for escalated problems linked to tires, wheels, and cancellations.
Ensure all relevant information is accurate for assisting with claims on Safe Lease, Theft and Harley contracts.