Overview
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WILLIAM GREGORY LINDSEY

Atlanta,GA

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD PRODUCT MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

AT&T / Cricket
Atlanta, GA
03.2022 - 01.2025
  • Responsible for Chat Strategy, Chat system and processes, Chat Scripts, defect analysis and related processes
  • Product, Project & Program Management; Agile Methodology

CONTRACTOR

TEST ASSURED
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for Project Management, Shipping & Invoicing, various administrative duties as needed

PARTNER, PROJECT LEADER

MCADOO HEALTHCARE CONSULTING
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for Sales, Sales Processes, Operations and Compliance opportunities for new and existing accounts
  • Identifies and manages opportunities for improvement focused on the Customer Experience, implementing process re-engineering and related change management options
  • P&L responsibility for all accounts, running pursuits, establishing targets and business operations

SR. MANAGER, ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM/CONSULTING SERVICES

CAPGEMINI
Atlanta, GA
01.2012 - 08.2016
  • Responsible for the Engagement Management Program certifying Management Personnel on Capgemini’s Method’s, Procedures and Tools
  • Provided Subject Matter Expertise around Customer Experience, Strategy, and Operational Excellence

SR. MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES

CAPGEMINI
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Experienced Project Leader overseeing initiatives of varying scope and size focused on the Communications Sector with extensive experience in the Cable and Telecommunications Industry

DIRECTOR, RETAIL OPERATIONS DEPLOYMENT & SUPPORT

COX COMMUNICATIONS
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Managed transformation and deployment of new POS system, training and retail sales project encompassing establishment of customer care performance metrics and KPI’s, auditing compliance, and conducting 60-day post launch project reviews
  • Oversight for ten direct reports supporting 30K customers across the United States
  • Managed transformation and implementation of POS nationally, Wireless in 7 Markets; opening 80 new Retail Locations
  • Defined Internal & External Customer Experience for Wireless Retail & Call Center Operations

MANAGER III, TELECOM & ENTERTAINMENT CONSULTING SERVICES

CAPGEMINI
Atlanta, GA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Business case development/presentation; project management, customer experience definition and implementation of data and domestic/international projects managing on shore and offshore teams

DIVISION DIRECTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
Atlanta, GA
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Recruited to troubleshoot and turn around underperforming call centers in four regions and manage vendor relationships contracted for CARE
  • Audited and evaluated opportunities for process improvement in Call Center sales and support
  • PMO across all business disciplines to execute strategies to meet defined performance standards
  • Saved $500K per year by centralizing E-care customer support operations, reducing headcount 26% while maintaining 95-97% service levels
  • Directly managed team comprised of 2 senior analysts and indirectly 27 call center leaders/directors

CUSTOMER CARE CONSULTANT

ACCESS PRODUCT MARKETING, LLC
Atlanta, GA
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Defined Customer Care and Marketing initiatives for startup operation
  • Documented existing processes and built infrastructure from ground zero to high performing CCR team that included: Escalation procedures, customer recognition and closed loop first call resolution

NATIONAL DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER CARE METHODS & PROCEDURES

CINGULAR WIRELESS
Atlanta, GA
01.2001 - 12.2002
  • Led Transformation and Merger activities of Customer Care (contact centers) strategic and tactical company-wide Customer Service process improvements
  • Change management, problem intervention, and transition plan implementation
  • Built business case for strategic plans and operational plans for presentation and buy-in from senior executive team
  • Directed staff of 100 with 10 direct reports overseeing PMO for National Deployments
  • Sourced and secured vendor partners in outsourcing new customer welcome calling campaign
  • Coordinated training and established KPI’s for more than 3,000 new employees

DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER OPERATIONS

BELLSOUTH INTERNATIONAL/CELLULAR
Atlanta, GA
01.1999 - 12.2001
  • Oversight for performance of twenty-two regional call centers
  • Standardized policies/procedures, defined performance metrics and best practices in customer service and collections
  • Established sales and promotional objectives for Customer Operations in collaboration with Marketing
  • Managed third-party vendor sales campaigns, generating more than $350M annual revenue
  • Led script development and implementation of standardized IVR routing functionality, enabling 15% all calls to be handled by automated attendant
  • Project partner for creation of employee incentive program tied directly to KPI’s

DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER OPERATIONS

BELLSOUTH INTERNATIONAL/CELLULAR
New Orleans
01.1999 - 12.2000
  • Managed Customer Service, Collections, Order Processing and Technical Support functions for two call centers with 350 employees
  • Interfaced with Sales, Engineering, Marketing and Executive leadership teams
  • Implemented improvements to gain operational efficiencies
  • Consolidated all administrative functions into one location, merging systems and procedures, which reduced expenses and leveraged best practices in customer service
  • Improved average receivables to 97% current to 30 days past due status, positioning organization as one of top 3 in the company
  • Project-managed area code changes and implementations with minimal customer impact

Timeline

LEAD PRODUCT MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

AT&T / Cricket
03.2022 - 01.2025

CONTRACTOR

TEST ASSURED
02.2021 - 03.2022

PARTNER, PROJECT LEADER

MCADOO HEALTHCARE CONSULTING
01.2017 - 03.2020

SR. MANAGER, ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM/CONSULTING SERVICES

CAPGEMINI
01.2012 - 08.2016

DIRECTOR, RETAIL OPERATIONS DEPLOYMENT & SUPPORT

COX COMMUNICATIONS
01.2010 - 01.2012

SR. MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES

CAPGEMINI
01.2008 - 01.2010

MANAGER III, TELECOM & ENTERTAINMENT CONSULTING SERVICES

CAPGEMINI
01.2008 - 01.2010

DIVISION DIRECTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
01.2003 - 01.2008

CUSTOMER CARE CONSULTANT

ACCESS PRODUCT MARKETING, LLC
01.2002 - 12.2002

NATIONAL DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER CARE METHODS & PROCEDURES

CINGULAR WIRELESS
01.2001 - 12.2002

DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER OPERATIONS

BELLSOUTH INTERNATIONAL/CELLULAR
01.1999 - 12.2001

DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER OPERATIONS

BELLSOUTH INTERNATIONAL/CELLULAR
01.1999 - 12.2000
WILLIAM GREGORY LINDSEY