OBJECTIVE
To serve in a service relationship and supplier management capacity where my strengths in building client and partner relationships delivering service excellence in the marketplace will contribute to the profitability and continued growth of an organisation.
PROFILE
A highly experienced Service Delivery and Operations Management Specialist with Demonstrable knowledge, experience of the IT and telecommunications industries. I have outstanding business to business credentials; dedicated to exceeding expectations in client satisfaction and commercial gain at every level. With a strong record of:
⁃ Developing, implementing Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) and associated underpinning contracts reenforcing contracted deliverables, realistic achievable targets, measurements and successful reporting pack.
⁃ Building long-term client relationships through continuously developing my understanding of their current and future requirements resulting in retention and growth.
⁃ Developing, implementing service management strategies for a number of substantial blue chip organisations in both public and corporate sectors.
⁃ Managing projects and delivering key programs on time and within budget.
⁃ Successfully directing operational activities through strong leadership and maximising team involvement.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed strategic Service Management and Client Support Plans (CSPs) linking business and client mission, goals and strategies at all business levels. Identified critical issues, target industries through qualitative and quantitative client research.
Established new business accounts with senior executives and divisional managers at FTSE 100 level as well as small business organisations. Designed, implemented product specific (SLAs) reenforcing contractual obligations and deliverables.
Collaborated in developing service management objectives and structured a comprehensive communications plan to include service management strategies and implementation of agreed objectives. Contributed to continued sustainable service improvement and client satisfaction.
Built long-term partnerships with suppliers through negotiating the required levels of support ensuring SLA's, budget requirements were met reviewing profit and loss against services delivered.
Contributed to the continued retention and commercial growth for a diverse multi million pound client base through proactive resolution of all service related issues maintaining client satisfaction. Resulting personal satisfaction and recognition such as being awarded Service Manager of the year on a number occasions.
Successfully managed Service and Operational Management teams through direct leadership and implementing clear SMART objectives and individual personal development plans.