Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
References
Languages
Timeline
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Elena Iskreva

Elena Iskreva

Sofia,Bulgaria

Summary

Operations Manager with 14+ years of proven Leadership and Coaching experience in the BPO Sphere. I perceive myself as an achiever and result-oriented, with exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Run Lead

DXC Technology
Sofia
10.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for the Managed Service performance against the contractual SLAs for the Ireland-based client (EduCampus).
  • Responsible for personal and team development, well-being, and support in line with company values and expectations.
  • Focus on innovation and automation activities in aim to reduce the manual effort, and increase the efficiency.
  • Support the proper process documentation creation, and the establishment of clear guidance in line with the ITIL methodology.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with all administrative and company-level mandatory assignments.
  • Build trusted and smooth communication with the client.
  • Manage the account delivery within the agreed budgets for the RUN services. Drive and support all reasonable actions to optimize and reduce costs, while maximizing revenues and profits.
  • Responsible for proactive risk management, predictable delivery, and client satisfaction.
  • Support and drive continuous service improvement.

Operations, Team Manager

TELUS International
Sofia
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for the performance, personal development, and well-being of a content moderation team of 160 multilingual front-line support agents and 9 team leaders.
  • Maintain good communication and collaboration with the client through individual and group meetings, acting as the main point of contact for the Content Review Line of Business.
  • Actively participating in the preparation, analysis, and delivery of WBR, QBR, and any other ad hoc service level presentations.
  • Responsible for the headcount delivery.
  • Responsible for the team's engagement and attrition.
  • Lead by example, in constant alignment with the other responsible departments and levels of the internal structure, in line with the company's values.

Operations Manager

60K Ltd
Sofia
01.2015 - 02.2021
  • Design, lead, and manage a high-performing team to deliver optimal business and customer service performance.
  • Responsible for releasing the potential of the Operations Staff within a direct and indirect remit through training programs, personal development programs, and coaching techniques.
  • Provide leadership by undertaking and delegating tasks, responding to staff inquiries, and providing overall direction to Operations staff under direct and indirect remit.
  • Prepare and organize client/customer review meetings to follow up on contractual clauses for the service agreement, SLAs, and KPIs.
  • Ensure SLA and KPI implementation, deployment, and compliance across the remit.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain effective planning and analysis, providing the COO with appropriate analytical tools to establish goals and measure the performance of the account.
  • Fully accountable and responsible for the financial performance of the account, including but not limited to revenue and margin targets, and customer/client satisfaction metrics/targets.
  • Responsible for the leaders' and managers' recruitment.
  • Team Morale and Engagement: Define tactical incentives and challenges, create a good atmosphere and culture, and organize team-building activities for the team.

Deputy Key Account Manager

60K Ltd
Sofia
11.2013 - 12.2014
  • Support the Operations Manager in all the responsibilities listed above.
  • Monitor the work schedules, and plan the FTEs coverage on a monthly basis.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports, and ensure they are shared with the client as per the agreed timelines.
  • Have regular one-on-one sync and development meetings with the Customer Experience Managers.
  • Constantly monitor the team's performance, and provide feedback.
  • Prepare and implement personal improvement plans when necessary.
  • Take an active part in the recruitment of the Management Team.

Supervisor

60K Ltd
Sofia
05.2013 - 11.2013
  • Supervise sales and retention teams as part of an account, which provided support for an Internet Service Provider in the UK.
  • Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a quality service, including call, ticket, chat, and email monitoring; escalations handling via phone, chat, ticket, and email; reporting; coaching; feedback; team building; training; up-training; and incentive mechanisms for the internal team.
  • Client reporting, meetings, performance reviews, and improvement plans for the client.

Team Leader

60K Ltd
Sofia
05.2009 - 04.2013
  • Team Leader of the Equipment Delivery and Billing Teams, which provide call, ticket, email, and chat support for an Internet Service Provider in the UK.
  • Monitor the team's performance, provide feedback, answer escalations via calls, chats, tickets, and emails; organize team events; coach; support; and prepare individual training plans for the internal team.
  • Prepare reports, and attend meetings to present results to the client.

Customer Support Agent

60K Ltd
Sofia
08.2008 - 04.2009
  • Process end users' requests via phone, chat, and emails for an Internet Service Provider in the UK in line with the account SLAs.

Customer Support Agent

BTC
05.2007 - 07.2008
  • Process end users' requests via phone, chat, and emails for an Internet Service Provider in the UK in line with the account SLAs.

Education

High School Diploma -

31 English Language School Ivan Vazov
Sofia
05.2003

Some College (No Degree) - Telecommunication Science and Technologies

New Bulgarian University
Sofia

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Office

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading books
  • Meeting with friends
  • Cooking

References

References available upon request

Languages

English

Timeline

Account Run Lead

DXC Technology
10.2022 - Current

Operations, Team Manager

TELUS International
02.2021 - 09.2022

Operations Manager

60K Ltd
01.2015 - 02.2021

Deputy Key Account Manager

60K Ltd
11.2013 - 12.2014

Supervisor

60K Ltd
05.2013 - 11.2013

Team Leader

60K Ltd
05.2009 - 04.2013

Customer Support Agent

60K Ltd
08.2008 - 04.2009

Customer Support Agent

BTC
05.2007 - 07.2008

High School Diploma -

31 English Language School Ivan Vazov

Some College (No Degree) - Telecommunication Science and Technologies

New Bulgarian University
Elena Iskreva