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Maninder Jit Kaur

Summary

  • Proactive and goal-oriented professional with a strong focus on time management and problem-solving.
  • Renowned for reliability and adaptability, possesses a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
  • Fosters a collaborative environment between the development team, Product Owner, and stakeholders.
  • Guides the team in retrospectives to reflect and improve their processes, communication, and performance.
  • Works with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog is prioritized and well-defined.
  • Promotes the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices within the organization.
  • Identifies and removes blockers or challenges that may hinder the team’s progress.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intake and Quality Control Specialist

Cell Mechanics
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced product reliability by conducting thorough inspections and tests.
  • Conducted tests to identify defects and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Improved production processes with detailed analysis of quality data and trends.
  • Achieved high-quality standards, implementing corrective actions for process improvement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards across all products.
  • Minimized down time 20% by reducing production rework and recalls.
  • Trained new team members on intake procedures and quality assurance best practices, fostering a culture of excellence in repair services.
  • Provided technical support to customers regarding repair status and functionality, enhancing customer service experience and building rapport.
  • Collaborated with repair technicians to streamline workflow, enhancing turnaround times and maintaining high-quality repair standards

Concierge Travel Specialist

CIBT
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted guests with special needs or requests, demonstrating empathy and understanding in every interaction.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
  • Maintained front desk's concierge book to provide visitors with access to relevant local information.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Provided language translation services as needed, easing communication barriers for international guests.
  • Trained new concierge staff, ensuring consistent high level of service across team.
  • Handled customer complaints to satisfy and retain guests.
  • Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best international travel offerings.
  • Developed strategies to coordinate groups in new terrain and environments while delivering comprehensive training to mitigate logistical issues and disruptions.
  • Created detailed travel documents including confirmations, vouchers, tickets, itineraries, maps, guides-ensuring all necessary information was easily accessible for clients during their trips.
  • Managed 30 incoming calls, 40 emails per day from customers.

Accounts Payable Analyst

Metro Group Inc.
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
  • Processed daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of foreign and domestic currency.
  • Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
  • Enhanced vendor relationships through prompt communication and timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Improved payment accuracy with meticulous invoice review and reconciliation efforts.
  • Reduced outstanding accounts payable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment terms.
  • Handled sensitive and confidential documents and information to maintain corporate reputation.
  • Facilitated cost savings by identifying duplicate payments and preventing overpayments through diligent invoice reviews.
  • Maintained high level of confidentiality and security in handling sensitive financial information.
  • Collaborated with procurement to ensure alignment of purchase orders with budget forecasts and financial commitments.
  • Streamlined invoice processing, significantly reducing processing time by implementing automated system.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.

Team Lead

VFS Global Services
05.2017 - 07.2021
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Worked directly at Denmark/ Canada Consulate and providing quality check of the applications.
  • Assisted the management with solutions to run this project smoothly and convenient for the applicants.
  • Assisted an average of 50 customers each day with account issues with troubleshooting, refunds via chat and email communication.
  • Managed the workflow with the Consulate and upper management.
  • Dealt with higher level of client files and escalations.
  • Also handled escalations with utmost care to ensure that deadlines are met within protocol.
  • Prepare manifests and transfer data for various countries.
  • Ongoing analysis of customer credit card chargebacks and follow up to assure collections of amounts due.
  • In-house helpdesk experience with tracking system

Team Lead

Travisa Outsourcing
12.2012 - 05.2017
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Verified and recorded daily business transactions into QuickBooks.
  • Ensured & prepared daily invoicing of cases with a bi-weekly close out.
  • Reconciliation of each case to ensure the payments are made correctly to Consulate.
  • Coordinated and communicated with other offices of bank notifications and payments.
  • Prepared the expense reports on a daily basis and bi-weekly receivable report.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting -

Delhi University

Skills

  • Requirements Gathering
  • Process Mapping
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile
  • Waterfall
  • Scrum
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Sprint Planning
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Microsoft Office
  • Quality audits
  • Root cause analysis
  • Defect identification
  • Process improvement
  • Quality control

Certification

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), (2024) credential id: 001656010
  • Salesforce Certified Business Analyst, (2025) credential id: 5691611
  • Salesforce Certified Associate AI, (2025) credential id: 5771342
  • Salesforce Certified Associate, (2024) credential id: 5354153
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt, (2024)
  • Confluence, (2024)
  • Jira and Scrum for Ops and Dev Ops certified, (2024)

Timeline

Intake and Quality Control Specialist

Cell Mechanics
10.2024 - Current

Concierge Travel Specialist

CIBT
02.2023 - 02.2024

Accounts Payable Analyst

Metro Group Inc.
09.2021 - 01.2023

Team Lead

VFS Global Services
05.2017 - 07.2021

Team Lead

Travisa Outsourcing
12.2012 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Accounting -

Delhi University
Maninder Jit Kaur