Sitel GroupOperations Manager
Aug. 2005 - Mar. 2019Philippines- Oversaw daily operations for the Equifax U.S. Credit Bureau account, ensuring KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations are consistently met or exceeded.
- Lead Supervisors, Team Leads, and front-line associates in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant customer support.
- Developed and implemented action plans to address performance gaps, operational risks, and workflow inefficiencies.
- Ensured full adherence to Equifax compliance requirements, U.S. federal credit reporting regulations (FCRA), data privacy policies, and internal security procedures.
- Monitored quality assurance results and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Upheld confidentiality of consumer credit data and enforce strict access controls.
- Analyzed operational performance metrics, including AHT, Quality, First Contact Resolution, Dispute Accuracy, TAT, and Customer Satisfaction.
- Partnered with Workforce Management to optimize staffing, forecasting, and schedule efficiency.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, coaching, and capability-building for team members and supervisors.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for Equifax business partners for operational updates, escalations, and performance discussions.
- Prepared and presented weekly/monthly business reviews, highlighting performance insights, trends, risks, and improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with Equifax stakeholders to align on process updates, policy changes, and new program requirements.
- Identified workflow bottlenecks and implement process improvements to enhance speed, accuracy, and customer experience.
- Lead initiatives related to dispute handling, credit data accuracy, and case resolution quality.
- Supported change management efforts for new system enhancements, compliance mandates, or operational directives from Equifax.
- Fostered a high-performance environment with strong coaching, recognition programs, and employee engagement.