
Smita Kargutkar
@smitakargutkar
Customer Support Executive at The Orange Leaf, handling customer queries and coordinating client updates and follow-ups.
What I'm looking for
At The Orange Leaf, I responded to customer queries, routed them to the concerned teams, and maintained logs of feedback and resolutions. I also supported client-facing teams with communication and documentation.
At M-Square, I led telemarketing and field teams, managed attendance and payroll, and coordinated customer queries and collections follow-ups. At ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, I managed and trained advisors and resolved client policy queries.
Earlier, at Pagepoint Services India Ltd., I progressed through commercial and customer service roles covering billing, reconciliation, sales support, MIS reporting, and collections follow-ups. I'm currently seeking a remote Customer Service / Client Success position.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Support & Coordination Executive
The Orange Leaf
May 2019 - Aug 2025 (6 years 3 months)
Responded to customer queries and routed them to concerned teams. Assisted with client follow-ups, maintained logs of queries and resolutions, and supported client-facing teams with communication and documentation.
Teacher
Radcliffe School
Jun 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 9 months)
Conducted classroom sessions and managed student progress. Coordinated with parents and school administration for smooth operations.
Teacher
St. Lawrence High School
May 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered academic lessons and supported school activities. Maintained student records and ensured timely communication with parents.
Team Leader – Telemarketing & Field Executives
M-Square
Nov 2009 - Dec 2012 (3 years 1 month)
Led a team of 10 telemarketing executives and 5 field staff. Achieved monthly sales and service targets through structured follow-ups, managed attendance, payroll, and day-to-day operations, and handled customer queries and collections coordination.
Unit Manager – Sales & Customer Support
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Apr 2006 - Aug 2007 (1 year 4 months)
Managed a team of 25 advisors and tracked sales performance. Recruited and trained advisors, ensured adherence to business goals, and resolved client queries and issues related to policies.
Receptionist / Customer Support
Sharayu Hyundai Ltd.
Mar 2005 - Mar 2006 (1 year)
Handled customer inquiries and service scheduling. Coordinated AMC renewals and managed customer complaints.
Customer Service & Commercial Operations
Pagepoint Services India Ltd.
Oct 1995 - Jan 2004 (8 years 3 months)
Progressed through roles from Paging Operator to Commercial Officer. Responsibilities included billing, customer service, reconciliation, sales support, MIS reporting, and collections follow-ups, and coordination with distributors and corporate clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mumbai University.
Acharya Marathe College
High School Certificate, General Studies
High School Certificate from Acharya Marathe College, affiliated with Mumbai University.
St. Anthony's of Padua High School
Secondary School Certificate, General Studies
Secondary School Certificate from St. Anthony's of Padua High School.
Diploma in Basic Computer Programming
Diploma, Computer Programming
Diploma in Basic Computer Programming.
Diploma in Export Management
Diploma, Export Management
Diploma in Export Management.
Diploma in Arts-Based Therapy
Diploma, Arts-Based Therapy
Diploma in Arts-Based Therapy.
Certificate in Typing
Certificate, Typing
Certificate in Typing at 40 words per minute.
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