Tony Smart
@tonysmart
Customer Service & Operations leader improving remote support, compliance, and service delivery.
What I'm looking for
I’m a CustomerService & Operations leader with 15+ years of experience across remote customer support, healthcare administration, escalations management, staff training, workflow optimization, and documentation compliance. I supervise remote teams, resolve complex customer issues with empathy and policy compliance, and maintain accurate electronic records to meet quality standards. I also support multilingual customer populations across Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and West Africa (English, Igbo, Etche, Krio).
In my current role, I oversee high-quality service delivery, onboard new remote employees, and coordinate communication between customers, caregivers, and cross-functional teams. I prepare operational reports, analyze customer service metrics, recommend process improvements, and test system updates while managing user access and confidential information securely. Across healthcare, retail, banking, and nonprofit environments, I’ve focused on continuous improvement, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Service Operations Manager
DementiaCare Experience
Aug 2021 - Present (5 years)
Supervise remote customer service staff and ensure high-quality service delivery. Resolve escalated customer issues, maintain documentation standards, and produce operational reports and metrics.
Lead merchandising operations, inventory accuracy, and customer service coordination. Train staff on operational standards, conduct audits, and support scheduling and performance evaluations.
Administrative Operations Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Dec 2018 - Aug 2023 (4 years 8 months)
Direct administrative operations, vendor management, and workflow coordination to improve customer satisfaction through reporting and service enhancements. Train employees, resolve escalations, and support business strategy execution.
Customer Service Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
Nov 2013 - Dec 2018 (5 years 1 month)
Supervise front-end operations, including scheduling, onboarding, and customer complaint resolution. Maintain financial accuracy and ensure compliance with company procedures.
Resident Services Assistant
Brighten Gardens
Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year)
Provide healthcare customer service with appointment coordination and confidential record management. Support residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams with administrative needs.
Customer Service Online Services Manager
FIBank Ltd
Jul 2006 - Aug 2012 (6 years 1 month)
Manage customer service operations and online services, including reporting and customer retention strategies. Conduct staff training and support system testing and deployment.
Publishing & Communications Roles
Concord Times Newspaper & Africa Magazine
Manage newsroom operations and content editing, along with administrative coordination and stakeholder communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Salford
Master of Science, Human Resources Management & Development
2008 - 2021
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