Kurt Wilson
@kurtwilson
Results-driven operations and account management professional with 20+ years experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Global Operations, Account Management, and Inside Sales Professional with over 20 years of experience in global contact center management. My career has been marked by a consistent track record of driving revenue growth and implementing operational efficiencies across various sectors. I thrive in high-pressure environments and excel at building and managing peak-performance teams.
In my current role as Head of Service Operations at Hopper, I manage a $4.5B portfolio and have successfully scaled operations while significantly reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction metrics. My expertise in leveraging AI technologies has led to substantial operational improvements, including a 66% reduction in customer service budget and enhanced agent adherence rates. I am passionate about fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that operational excellence is at the forefront of all initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Service Operations
Hopper
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)
Managed a $4.5B client portfolio across 6 sites and 8 languages, driving operational excellence and account penetration. Successfully scaled the business from $1.3B to $4.5B revenue, reducing CPT from $11 to $3.50 and boosting C-Sat from 83% to 89% by leveraging AI for automation and process improvements.
Director of B2B Call Centers
Hopper
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Established and led a B2B call center for Capital One Travel, overseeing the launch of 4 sites with 500 agents and managing a $25MM operating budget. Drove significant financial improvements, increasing GM% from 42% to 51% and C-Sat from 86% to 93% through strategic planning and operational oversight.
Assistant Vice President, Operations
Irestify
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Managed end-to-end operations for a facilities management platform, overseeing client onboarding, sourcing, and dispatching of cleaning teams. Responsible for customer success and inventory management, ensuring seamless service delivery.
Senior Director of Customer Experience
Breather Products
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Promoted to lead client services and operations, managing customer care, city operations, and internal knowledge management with a $6MM budget and 120 FTEs. Drove revenue growth by $1.4MM, reduced attrition from 33% to 5%, and improved C-Sat to 83% by optimizing processes and implementing retention programs.
Director of Customer Care
Breather Products
Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Oversaw implementations and day-to-day operations for customer care, central sales, and account management, providing strategic direction and driving revenue growth. Reduced inbound phone contacts by 30% saving $100K annually, and increased customer satisfaction to 95%+ through KPI implementation and coaching.
Director of Operations
Just Eat
Feb 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)
Managed an outsourced call center, overseeing customer support, back-office services, and tech support for global restaurants and consumers. Reduced call center contact by 40% saving $250K annually, and raised C-Sat from 89% to 94% through analytics and coaching.
Call Center Manager
Kanetix
Oct 2012 - Present (12 years 8 months)
Managed all aspects of call center strategy and customer experience, focusing on inbound lead generation, inside sales, and customer service for the insurance industry. Successfully reduced attrition from 10% to 0% and launched a new call center platform with 99.99% uptime, cutting abandoned calls to 2%.
Director, Global Account Management
Sitel
Aug 2010 - Present (14 years 10 months)
Managed a $20MM client portfolio across multiple domestic and offshore sites, serving as the primary liaison between business development and service delivery. Maximized performance incentives by exceeding operating profit goals by 2% and doubled inbound sales conversion rates from 27% to 55%.
Operations Manager
Sitel
Oct 2007 - Present (17 years 8 months)
Managed daily operational aspects of call center activities, ensuring efficient service delivery and adherence to performance targets. Supervised a team to optimize workflows and maintain high standards of customer support.
Coach/Team Manager
Sitel
Oct 2003 - Present (21 years 8 months)
Coached and managed a team of customer service representatives, focusing on individual and team performance improvement. Implemented training programs and provided constructive feedback to enhance service quality.
Quality Assurance Representative
Sitel
Jul 2001 - Present (23 years 11 months)
Monitored and evaluated customer interactions to ensure compliance with quality standards and company policies. Provided detailed feedback to agents and management for continuous improvement in service delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Concordia University
Coursework toward degree, Art History
Undertook coursework towards a degree in Art History. This academic pursuit provided a foundation in art historical analysis and critical thinking.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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