arinze chikelu
@arinzechikelu
Customer Experience Manager with over 15 years in telecommunications.
What I'm looking for
I am a Customer Experience Manager with over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, specializing in managing customer service operations and optimizing processes. My career has been dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction through effective complaint resolution and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs). I have a proven track record of leading teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments to implement data-driven service improvements.
In my current role as Supervisor of Back Office Support & Complaints at 9mobile, I lead a team focused on resolving customer complaints across various channels. I have successfully implemented initiatives that improved complaint resolution times and ensured compliance with regulatory standards. My experience includes mentoring team members, analyzing performance metrics, and delivering regular reports to management, all aimed at fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and IT troubleshooting. My educational background in Mechanical/Production Engineering complements my professional experience, allowing me to approach challenges with a technical mindset. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive exceptional customer experiences and contribute to organizational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supervisor - Back Office Support & Complaints
9mobile
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Led the back-office support team, managing resolution of customer complaints across various channels. Implemented initiatives to improve complaint resolution time and SLA adherence.
Team Lead - Back Office Support & Complaints
9mobile
Mar 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 5 months)
Supervised the complaint resolution team and ensured KPIs and SLAs were consistently met. Mentored team members and promoted a culture of performance and accountability.
Specialist - Back Office Support & Complaints
9mobile
Oct 2015 - Feb 2019 (3 years 4 months)
Resolved escalated customer complaints, including support for enterprise and VIP clients. Managed mobile number portability (MNP) cases and inter-operator complaint processes.
IT Service Desk Support (Secondment)
Etisalat Nigeria
Feb 2012 - Sep 2015 (3 years 7 months)
Provided Tier-1 IT support, including hardware and software troubleshooting. Managed user accounts and access controls.
Analyst - Back Office Support
Etisalat Nigeria
Oct 2009 - Jan 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Assisted with enterprise complaint resolution and documented support processes. Participated in UAT testing for new services and products.
Customer Care Executive
MTN Nigeria
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 11 months)
Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to ensure customer satisfaction. Provided information on products and services.
Technical Designer
Intralynx Print Ltd
Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and prepared technical layouts for print materials. Collaborated with clients to ensure design specifications were met.
Industrial Trainee
Warri Refinery & Petrochemical Company
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 11 months)
Gained practical experience in refinery operations and petrochemical processes. Assisted engineers with various industrial tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Enugu State University of Science & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng), Mechanical/Production Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a focus on Mechanical/Production Engineering. Gained foundational knowledge in engineering principles and their applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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