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Ajay Deshpande

@ajaydeshpande1

Operations Manager with 10+ years leading customer service teams, improving quality, and boosting client satisfaction through training and process rigor.

India
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an operations leadership role where I can lead customer service teams, enforce SOP-driven quality, and scale training/workforce strategies that improve customer satisfaction and strengthen long-term client partnerships.

I’m an Operations Manager with over 10 years of experience across Sales & Customer Service, focused on optimizing team performance and elevating customer satisfaction. I bring a strong track record of leading and transforming customer service teams while strengthening cohesion, motivation, and professional development.

In my current role at Rhythem Infosystem Pvt. Ltd., I spearhead a team of 109 customer service agents, 4 Team Leaders, 1 Trainer, and 2 Quality Analysts to improve service standards and customer experience. I designed and implemented a New Hire Training and Mentorship Program to enhance employee skills and engagement, and I developed a customer quality experience strategy to elevate feedback and outcomes.

I also strengthen operational discipline through precise time card policy management and workforce forecasting with clients to align staffing with business demand. I enforce SOPs, monitor quality, streamline operations for efficiency, and support coaching that keeps teams aligned with performance benchmarks.

Previously, as an Assistant Manager at DBS Mintek Pvt. Ltd., I managed daily operations, oversaw process quality control, and coordinated with Quality and Training teams to reach operational targets. Earlier roles—including Senior Associate at Wipro BPO Ltd. and Call Centre Executive at Vikvin Consultancy—shaped my leadership style through trust-building, coaching, and problem-solving, including effective escalation handling.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MIT WPU - SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PLACEMENT CELL logoMC
Current

Manager – Call center Operation,Admission,Student Outreach & Career Services

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Managed a team consisting of 65 counselors and 2 Team
Leaders within the Admission department.
Led the segregation process in accordance with
established procedures.
Ensured the completion of all lead attempts.
Implemented call monitoring for a minimum of 5 calls
per counselor.
Conducted team huddles to address counselor queries
and explain performance targets.
Addressed student escalations effect

MC
Current

Admissions & Outreach Manager

MIT WPU - School of Business Placement Cell

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Managed an admission team of 65 counselors and 2 team leaders, handling lead attempts, escalations, and CRM record maintenance. Implemented call monitoring, ran team huddles, and trained admissions staff while issuing acceptance and rejection letters to applicants.

RL
Current

Operations Manager

Rhythem Infosystem Pvt. Ltd.

Feb 2012 - Present (14 years 6 months)

Spearheaded a team of customer service agents, team leaders, a trainer, and quality analysts to optimize team performance and improve customer satisfaction. Developed new-hire training and mentorship, implemented a customer quality experience strategy, and coordinated client forecasting for staffing needs.

ICICI Academy for Skill logoIS

Admission and Placement Manager

Jul 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 5 months)

Guarantee the effective delivery of high-quality training sessions daily, including the completion of application forms and other necessary pre and post-training activities. Source and place candidates in collaboration with the respective manager. Ensure strict administration and adherence to the Code of Conduct. Maintain attendance sheets for each training session in the prescribed format. Provid

Rhythem Infosystem Pvt. Ltd. logoRL

Training And Quality Manager

Feb 2012 - Jul 2018 (6 years 5 months)

Responsible for new joiners Induction. Created and implemented new hire training and mentor program. Conduct Induction training & certification, selling skills, Product process & policies, Objection handling & Refresher training. Responsible for Behavioral & Soft Skill training. Modifies or creates course materials and training manuals to meet specific training needs. Prepare and implement trainin

DL

Assistant Manager

DBS Mintek Pvt. Ltd.

Mar 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 9 months)

Managed daily operations for a team, overseeing process quality control and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations. Supervised scheduling and roster management and collaborated with quality and training departments to achieve operational outcomes.

VL

Call Centre Executive

Vikvin Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 2005 - Nov 2006 (1 year 1 month)

Managed inbound calls for Hutch telecom postpaid customers, providing product and service information and ensuring timely follow-up to enhance customer satisfaction. Escalated level 2 issues to support swift resolution while maintaining customer service standards.

RL

Call Centre Executive

Rhythem Infosystem Pvt. Ltd.

Handled customer service activities at Rhythem Infosystem Pvt. Ltd., supporting operations through customer interactions and follow-ups.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

YU

Yenepoya University

Master of Business Administration, Marketing

2020 - 2022

PU

Pune University

Bachelor in Commerce, Commerce

1998 - 2001

University of Pune logoUP

University of Pune

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

1998 - 2001

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Pune University from 1998 to 2001.

UP

University of Pune

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

1998 - 2001

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Pune University from 1998 to 2001.

Savitribai Phule Pune University logoSU

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

1998 - 2001

Earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Savitribai Phule Pune University from 1998 to 2001.

PU

Pune University

Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce

1997 - 2001

University of Pune logoUP

University of Pune

Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce

1997 - 2001

Completed a bachelor's degree at Pune University in Business/Commerce from 1997 to 2001.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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