Gugu Twala
@gugutwala
Dedicated IT Service Desk Analyst with a focus on customer satisfaction.
What I'm looking for
My name is Gugu Twala, and I am an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst with a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Over the years, I have honed my skills in various roles, including as a Contact Centre Agent and Incident Coordinator, where I developed a keen understanding of customer needs and the importance of efficient service delivery.
Throughout my career, I have worked with notable organizations such as Datacentrix and Lancet Laboratories, where I successfully managed service requests, escalated incidents, and ensured compliance with service level agreements. My technical proficiency includes working with NAVISION systems and various IT management tools, allowing me to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
I am passionate about continuous learning and self-development, and I am eager to further my career in an environment that encourages growth and innovation. I believe that my quick learning ability and dedication to excellence will enable me to contribute positively to any team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Incident Coordinator
Datacentrix
Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Ensured accuracy and turnaround of logged calls, monitoring Service Level Agreements and advising teams of potential violations. Adhered to Quality Management System procedures and conducted quality assurance checks on service orders. Reviewed incomplete incidents with CSRs, planned carry-over incidents, and ensured estimated time arrivals were met, while completing personal training objectives.
IT Operator
CEB Maintenance SA (PTY)
Jun 2016 - Present (9 years)
Operated on the NAVISION system, importing information into the internal system and allocating masters. Identified and escalated calls, sending daily required reports and providing feedback on customer service efficiency. Ensured customer satisfaction by escalating problems to relevant parties and tracking fixes, while adhering to SLAs for logging and closing calls.
Call Centre Agent; Credit Vetting
Vodacom
Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Answered all calls with required standards and professional attitude, resolving email queries and completing projects. Ensured compliance with statistical requirements and quality standards. Also functioned as a Switchboard Operator and Acting Team Leader.
Contact Centre Agent
Lancet Laboratories
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 5 months)
Answered telephones, checked and informed on accounts, and assisted on all calls. Resolved e-mail queries, completed debt collection projects, and negotiated payments with patients. Complied with statistical requirements and quality standards, also acted as Switchboard Operator and Acting Team Leader.
Customer Service Agent
Web Helps SA
Assisted UK customers and resolved email queries, ensuring compliance with statistical and quality standards. Managed customer queries and complaints, responding promptly to inquiries. Completed various projects as required.
Service Desk Analyst
Trade-link Systems
Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)
Provided first-line support to end-users at retail locations, monitoring Service Level Agreements and advising teams of potential violations. Escalated incidents and service requests at risk of breaching SLA to management, and monitored group mailboxes. Remoted into retail systems to provide FLS services, worked on JIRA for logging and troubleshooting tickets, ensuring customer satisfaction and ad
Service Desk Analyst
Datacentrix
Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Provided exceptional customer service to clients and performed engineer scheduling to ensure calls were attended within SLA. Monitored service requested Service Level Agreements and advised relevant teams of potential violations. This role focuses on maintaining high standards of support and efficient resource allocation.
Service Desk Agent
Datacentrix
Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Provided exceptional customer service to clients, sending out relevant communication to FSE/SMME and scheduling technicians. Adhered to Quality Management System procedures and escalated incidents/service requests at risk of breaching SLA to management. Tracked incidents, provided regular updates, followed up on part shipments/deliveries, and processed purchase orders, ensuring customer satisfacti
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ITAcademy
Certification, Information Technology and Networking
Currently pursuing certifications in CompTIA A+, CompTIA N+, and CCNA. The curriculum encompasses comprehensive studies in networking components, security concepts, network topology architectures, and configuration management.
Jabulile Secondary School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed secondary education, achieving a Grade 12 Matriculation. The curriculum included core subjects such as IsiZulu, English, Business Economics, Accounting, and Economics.
Informage Rims
Certificate, Contact Centre Support
Obtained a Contact Centre Certificate Support (NQF Level 2). The program covered basic computer concepts, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management, alongside information and communication services.
ITAcademy
Certificate, IT Management
Completed an IT Management certificate program, covering information technology overview, networking fundamentals, database fundamentals, and cloud fundamentals. Also studied strategic planning, project management, and business analysis.
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