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Jerry Dortival

Fort Lauderdale,Florida

Summary

Seasoned Leader with background in developing and implementing customer care strategies. Known for effectively leading teams, fostering positive work environments, and improving customer satisfaction rates. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, strategic planning abilities, and proficiency in leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency. Previous work has resulted in improved customer experience and streamlined business processes.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Director of Customer Care and Strategic Initiatives

Seminole Hard Rock Support Service
Hollywood, Florida
11.2018 - 01.2026
  • Championed strategic innovation, introducing work-at-home program and AI solutions, boosting retention by 40%.
  • Expanded operations to two nearshore sites, cutting labor costs by 15%, saving $2.5 million yearly.
  • Managed six-site operations, ensuring service agreement compliance and minimizing abandonment rates.
  • Directed outsourcing with two vendors across four locations, maintaining high service quality.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce transfer rates, increasing sales conversions by 12%.
  • Spearheaded performance tracking system to identify KPIs for operational improvement.
  • Negotiated contract modifications, eliminating costly add-ons, reducing operating expenses.
  • Oversaw 450 customer care representatives, managing an annual budget of $19 million.

Service Coach

Carnival Cruise Line
Miramar, FL
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Promoted customer service culture, fostering independent thinking and empowerment to resolve complex service issues.
  • Championed employee engagement initiatives to foster a fun and enjoyable workplace, resulting in a 25% increase in employee engagement scores.
  • Developed service competencies and resolution skills among staff, which led to a 17% improvement in quality scores.
  • Closed sales opportunities while maintaining and building client relationships, increasing repeat customer conversion rates by 32%.
  • Facilitated projects enhancing customer experience and service fidelity, contributing to overall service quality.

Director of Admissions and Business Development

Universal Health Services
Ft Lauderdale, FL
03.2015 - 01.2016
  • Increased admission conversion rates by 110% through effective program communication and strategic market engagement.
  • Established strategic business relationships, contributing to market share growth.
  • Optimized staff scheduling based on call arrival patterns, enhancing resource allocation.
  • Created performance tracking metrics to evaluate effectiveness and adjust initiatives.

Operations Manager/Director

Kare Pharmacy
Deerfield Beach, FL
08.2013 - 12.2014
  • Increased revenue from $300K to $3 million per month by expanding operational capabilities.
  • Achieved operational efficiencies, reducing labor costs by 60%, enabling reinvestment in growth initiatives.
  • Expanded operations from one to three fully functional retail mail locations, increasing service capacity.
  • Established key performance indicators for performance assessment.
  • Led three subordinate management teams across sales, insurance adjudication, and data entry departments.
  • Launched medication mail order programs, enhancing client service offerings and increasing customer satisfaction.

Operations Manager

Liberty Medical Supply
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
01.2008 - 08.2013
  • Managed operations for major pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, achieving 95% on-time delivery rate while optimizing supply chain processes.
  • Implemented lean production strategies that saved the company over $2 million annually.
  • Streamlined business processes through significant re-engineering, improving productivity by 25%.
  • Increased collections conversion rates by 15% through targeted operational strategies.
  • Forecasted workload and staffing requirements, creating comprehensive budget template that aligned resources with operational goals.
  • Designed staff development plans, facilitating four employee promotions and strengthening team capabilities.

Contact Center Manager

Alorica
Miami, FL
06.1997 - 12.2007

Directed program management and operations for inbound and outbound contact center across two sites with 500 personnel.

Achieved 25% increase in new hire retention rate.

  • Realized 9% improvement in service level objectives through strategic planning.
  • Enhanced call quality monitoring success rate from 82% to 97%.
  • Managed client and vendor relationships through effective communication.
  • Expanded lines of service and seats offered by client through value-added services.
  • Mentored three managers, fostering leadership skills and promoting career growth.
  • Oversaw $10M annual P&L, driving operational efficiency and $1.4M labor savings.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Supervision and Management

Broward College

Skills

  • AI Powered Capabilities
  • Omnichannel Communication
  • CRM Integration
  • Call Routing and ACD
  • Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
  • Real-Time Analytics and Reporting
  • Workforce Management
  • Automation and Workflow Management
  • Process Recording and Quality Assurance
  • Implementations Planning
  • Deployment Testing
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management and planning
  • Vendor management and negotiation
  • Budget P&L management and oversight
  • Performance tracking and analysis
  • Business process improvement
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Innovation management strategies

Certification

Nice InContact

Timeline

Director of Customer Care and Strategic Initiatives

Seminole Hard Rock Support Service
11.2018 - 01.2026

Service Coach

Carnival Cruise Line
02.2016 - 11.2018

Director of Admissions and Business Development

Universal Health Services
03.2015 - 01.2016

Operations Manager/Director

Kare Pharmacy
08.2013 - 12.2014

Operations Manager

Liberty Medical Supply
01.2008 - 08.2013

Contact Center Manager

Alorica
06.1997 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Applied Science - Supervision and Management

Broward College
Jerry Dortival