Lydia Daniel
@lydiadaniel
Customer service and client support leader with 15+ years managing donors, corporate partners, and call centers.
What I'm looking for
I’m a customer service and client support professional with 15+ years of experience handling customer communications, call center teams, and long-term client relationships. I focus on resolving issues quickly, keeping customers satisfied, and improving service quality through feedback.
In my current role as Chief Operations Manager – Public Fundraising, I oversee donor services and manage a call center team handling customer/donor questions and requests. I lead and coach a team of 40+ staff to strengthen communication and issue resolution, while tracking customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Previously, as a Senior Manager – Corporate Partnerships at The Akshaya Patra Foundation, I built and maintained relationships with 10+ corporate clients per year and resolved concerns to support satisfaction and renewal. At Child Rights and You (CRY), I managed outreach and follow-up communication using data and reporting to improve response times and client outcomes.
I’m also experienced in retention and operations, including reducing cancellations through complaint resolution and rolling out new support channels that made it easier for customers to reach help. I work comfortably both independently and remotely, with a strong emphasis on conflict resolution, training, and data-driven decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Operations Manager – Public Fundraising
Swiss Emmaus Leprosy Relief Work India
Aug 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 9 months)
Oversaw donor services and call center team handling customer/donor questions and requests. Led a team of 40+ staff and tracked customer feedback to improve service quality.
Senior Manager – Corporate Partnerships
The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Jul 2020 - Aug 2024 (4 years 1 month)
Built and maintained relationships with 10+ corporate clients per year, handling ongoing questions and requests. Resolved client concerns to support satisfaction and renewal rates.
Senior Manager – Resource Development
Child Rights and You (CRY)
Oct 2016 - May 2019 (2 years 7 months)
Managed outreach and follow-up communication with corporate and individual supporters. Used data and reporting to improve response times and client outcomes.
Team Leader – Retention Management
World Vision India
Oct 2012 - Oct 2016 (4 years)
Handled customer/donor communications and complaint resolution to reduce cancellations. Rolled out new communication channels to make it easier for customers to reach support.
Operations Manager, Team Developer
Aon Hewitt
Dec 2006 - Aug 2011 (4 years 8 months)
Managed a 32-person support team handling customer service for Fortune 100 clients (Unisys, Honeywell). Achieved 98% customer satisfaction (CSAT) through quality coaching and process improvements.
Process Developer / Process Associate
GECIS
Jul 2002 - Apr 2005 (2 years 9 months)
Handled customer dispute resolution and account recovery calls. Managed customer support processes to resolve issues and recover accounts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Madras
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Madras in Chennai.
Jesus and Mary College
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Sociology
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology from Jesus and Mary College (Delhi University).
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