Forward thinking operations executive with a passion for building teams. Extremely detailed-oriented and knowledgeable of the analytics necessary to evaluate overall business performance. Proficient in using independent decision - making skills and sound judgement to positively impact company success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Quality & Process Improvement
Europcar Mobility Group - USA
02.2017 - Current
Responsible for QA rental audits for US reporting to Europcar Mobility Group executive committee.
Worked with all US location GM's and Operations managers to identify positive and negative pain points on areas needing improvement.
Developed and implemented standards of work for Operations Managers, Rental Agents, Return Agents, Service Agents, Exit Gate Agents, and Shuttle Drivers to reduce down time and to achieve higher productivity.
Managed company initiatives to successfully achieve monthly and year-end customer service NPS targets.
Developed various KPI dashboards to drive operational excellence.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Led multiple cross-function teams tasked with enterprise wide improvements, including leading centralization of all rental location customer calls to new outsource company in Philippines.
Established performance key metrics to improve our Customer Care call center KPI's to achieve 95% pick up rate and 80% service levels under 20 seconds.
Worked with P&T and Marketing to revamp our customer service web FAQ's page.
General Manager
Europcar Mobility Group - USA
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 02.2017
Worked with pricing and fleet department to drive P&L revenue and sales performance.
Improved productivity while reducing operational costs by 12%.
Worked closely with maintenance department to achieved out of service monthly targets.
Responsible for daily fleet forecasting and pricing to maximize revenue and fleet utilization
Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Trained, coached and mentored staff to keep high level of employee and customer engagement.
Analyzed customers pain points and set action plans for continues improvement.
Consistently achieved sales and customer service monthly targets.
General Manager
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc.
Orlando, FL
02.2000 - 05.2015
Monitored and managed key performance metrics to enhance profitability, lower expenses, and keep high level of employee engagement.
Motivated and worked with team members to exceed monthly ancillary sales and service targets.
Responsible for P&L of $117 million in revenue with fleet of 8,500 vehicles.
Achieved multiple years of double digits profit margins through revenue growth and expense control
Managed team of 10 Managers and 160 employees.
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and customer satisfaction.
Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates 40% of personnel had more than 10 years of service with company.
Annually built internal talent pool with high level employee promotions.
Spearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last MileSpearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last Mile
Senior Financial Coordinator & Process Improvement Lead at Amazon EU Finance OperationsSenior Financial Coordinator & Process Improvement Lead at Amazon EU Finance Operations
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<li>Facilitated <strong>Agile ceremonies</strong> (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to ensure seamless collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Fostered a collaborative and <strong>self-organizing team</strong> environment by facilitating problem-solving and decision-making discussions.</li>
<li>Proactively identified and <strong>resolved impediments</strong> to maintain sprint flow, and <strong>maximize team efficiency</strong>.</li>
<li>Managed <strong>product backlog refinement</strong>, working closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure prioritized and well-defined user stories.</li>
<li>Monitored and reported <strong>Agile metrics</strong> such as velocity, burndown charts, and cycle time to assess team performance and drive process enhancements.</li>
<li>Owned release management, coordinating between developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.</li>
<li>Worked closely with cross-functional teams to resolve dependencies and ensure timely releases, resulting in a <strong>50% increase in positive stakeholder feedback, and a 20% reduction in customer complaints.</strong></li>
<li>Mentored beginners on Agile best practices, contributing to a high-performing team culture.</li>
<li>Performed functional, UI, regression, smoke, performance, load, security, compatibility, and usability testing, and <strong>delivered quality software</strong> to customers.</li>
<li>Handled customer-reported issues related to live applications, ensuring prompt resolution, and <strong>minimizing downtime</strong>.</li>
<li>Requirement gathering, documentation, communication, team building, quality control.</li>
</ul> at Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd.<ul>
<li>Facilitated <strong>Agile ceremonies</strong> (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to ensure seamless collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Fostered a collaborative and <strong>self-organizing team</strong> environment by facilitating problem-solving and decision-making discussions.</li>
<li>Proactively identified and <strong>resolved impediments</strong> to maintain sprint flow, and <strong>maximize team efficiency</strong>.</li>
<li>Managed <strong>product backlog refinement</strong>, working closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure prioritized and well-defined user stories.</li>
<li>Monitored and reported <strong>Agile metrics</strong> such as velocity, burndown charts, and cycle time to assess team performance and drive process enhancements.</li>
<li>Owned release management, coordinating between developers, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.</li>
<li>Worked closely with cross-functional teams to resolve dependencies and ensure timely releases, resulting in a <strong>50% increase in positive stakeholder feedback, and a 20% reduction in customer complaints.</strong></li>
<li>Mentored beginners on Agile best practices, contributing to a high-performing team culture.</li>
<li>Performed functional, UI, regression, smoke, performance, load, security, compatibility, and usability testing, and <strong>delivered quality software</strong> to customers.</li>
<li>Handled customer-reported issues related to live applications, ensuring prompt resolution, and <strong>minimizing downtime</strong>.</li>
<li>Requirement gathering, documentation, communication, team building, quality control.</li>
</ul> at Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd.