Ajay Deshpande
@ajaydeshpande1
Operations Manager with 10+ years leading customer service teams, improving quality, and boosting client satisfaction through training and process rigor.
What I'm looking for
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Answer phones professionally to Hutch telecom customer post paid customer. Provide customers with product and service information. Follow up customer calls where necessary. Raised the ticket for any level 2 related issues.
Senior Associate
Wipro BPO Ltd.
Nov 2006 - Feb 2011 (4 years 3 months)
Created a trust-oriented, communicative work environment and provided clear project vision to improve motivation and focus. Coached team members, addressed dysfunctional behavior, and led collaborative problem-solving initiatives.
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.
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
Yenepoya University
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
2020 - 2022
Pune University
Bachelor in Commerce, Commerce
1998 - 2001
University of Pune
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
1998 - 2001
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Pune University from 1998 to 2001.
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
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
1998 - 2001
Earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Savitribai Phule Pune University from 1998 to 2001.
Pune University
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce
1997 - 2001
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.
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