Sreesh G Balsa
@sreeshgbalsa
Dynamic operations leader with expertise in team management and process improvement.
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned operations and customer support leader, I bring over a decade of experience in managing high-performing teams and driving process improvements in fast-paced environments. My career has been marked by a consistent ability to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and foster team growth.
In my role as Operations Lead at Thrive Now, I successfully reduced onboarding TAT from 7 days to 3 days and improved key support metrics, achieving a First Response Time of 2 minutes for live chats and 4 hours for email tickets. I also developed and maintained SOPs for department-wide processes and identified cross-functional improvements.
My professional journey includes leading diverse teams across various industries, from managing a team of 26 support members at Dunzo to spearheading growth strategies as a Business Development Manager at IntelleSecure Network Solutions. I am passionate about employee development and customer-first solutions, with a strong analytical skill set that enables me to implement process improvements to optimize team performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Lead
Thrive Now
Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (5 months)
Led onboarding and support functions, overseeing a team of 10 agents. Successfully reduced average onboarding TAT from 7 days to 3 days and improved key support metrics, achieving FRTAT of 2 minutes for live chats.
Operations Lead
Practo Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 (7 months)
Directed the Call to Order project, leading a team of 20+ sales agents. Enhanced customer service quality by optimising CSAT and agent performance, achieving quarterly sales goals.
Social Media Consultant
Telstra
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 (7 months)
Provided first-level technical assistance and responded to customer inquiries via social media platforms. Utilised tools such as Zendesk and Salesforce to streamline customer support processes.
Section Manager
Dunzo
Dec 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Managed a team of 26 support members, developed policies to improve team efficiency, and collaborated with tech teams to enhance platform functionality.
Business Development Manager
IntelleSecure Network Solutions
Jan 2011 - Nov 2017 (6 years 10 months)
Spearheaded growth strategies, managed a team of business development executives, and conducted market research to identify new business opportunities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CMR University
Bachelor of Science, Photography
2016 - 2019
Grade: 7.6/10
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Photography, focusing on various aspects of photography including technical skills, artistic expression, and visual storytelling.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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