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Naethaji Sargunam

Naethaji Sargunam

User Support Manager
Kuala Lumpur,Wilayah Persekutuan

Summary

Operations & Performance Management Professional

Operations and customer experience leader with 8+ years of experience across technical support, financial services, and team management, complemented by hands-on maritime exposure as a Bunker Surveyor. Background includes vessel ROB inspections, bunker quantity verification, ballast water testing, and compliance with international maritime standards.

Proven ability to manage teams, optimise processes, analyse operational data, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders. Recognised for accuracy, structured reporting, and performance-driven execution.

My Journey:

Customer Service Representative: Started on the front lines, cultivating a deep understanding of customer needs and concerns. Developed strong communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Team Lead:

Elevated to a leadership role where I refined my capacity to inspire and steer a team towards shared objectives. Implemented inventive strategies to boost team performance and elevate customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Manager:

Currently steering the customer service department towards new heights. Instrumental in designing and implementing efficient processes, optimising workflows, and fostering a customer centric culture.

Contributions:

Process Optimisation: Adept at streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and reduce response times. Implemented cutting edge tools and technologies to elevate the overall customer service experience.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

Excelled in fostering collaboration between different departments to ensure a seamless customer journey. Worked closely with product development and marketing teams to address customer feedback and improve product offerings.

Performance Metrics:

Achieved and exceeded key performance indicators consistently. Implemented data driven strategies to enhance team productivity and meet organizational objectives.

What I Bring:

Analytical Insight: Leveraging data to identify trends and areas for improvement, ensuring informed decision making.

Global Perspective: Experienced in managing diverse teams and catering to a global customer base.

Innovative Solutions: Proven ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions to address customer needs and concerns.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8046
8046
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

User Support Manager

Troopers
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
10.2021 - Current
  • Team Leadership:
    - Responsible for managing and leading a team of user support representatives.
    - Providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the team is well-equipped to assist Troopers users effectively.
  • Process Optimisation:
    - Involved in optimising support processes to enhance efficiency and user satisfaction.
    - Implementing technologies to streamline workflows and improve the overall support experience.
  • User Issue Resolution:
    - Handle a variety of user inquiries, issues, and complaints.
    - As the manager, involved in addressing complex cases, and ensuring swift and satisfactory resolutions.
  • Quality Assurance:
    - Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure that support interactions meet or exceed established standards.
    - Monitoring interactions, providing feedback, and conducting training sessions.
  • Data Analysis:
    - Tracking KPIs such as response times, resolution times, and user satisfaction scores, and using this data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaboration with Other Departments:
    - Effective communication and collaboration with other departments, such as operations, tech, and marketing.
    - This ensures that user support is aligned with broader company goals and initiatives.
  • Training and Development:
    - Ensuring that the support team are well-informed and capable of addressing user inquiries.
  • Technology Integration:
    - Staying informed about and integrating relevant support technologies can enhance the efficiency of the team.
    - Examples of tools implemented are auto account verification, ticketing systems and live chat support.
  • User Communication:
    - Involved in crafting and disseminating user communications, such as updates, announcements, and guidelines, to ensure transparency and keep users informed about any relevant changes or improvements.

Bunker Surveyor

Viswalab
Singapore, Singapore
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Conduct comprehensive bunker surveys, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
  • Oversee and participate in vessel ROB (Remaining On Board) Inspections, ensuring accurate measurements and compliance with industry best practices.
  • Proficiently execute ballast water testing procedures, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards.
  • Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of ballast water test results.
  • Conduct thorough Inspections of bunker operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and contractual agreements.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address and rectify any discrepancies identified during inspections, ensuring smooth and efficient bunker operations.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and ensuring satisfaction with surveying services.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand specific requirements and tailor surveying processes accordingly, resulting in enhanced client confidence and repeat business.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within the surveying and Inspection procedures, Implementing changes to Increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Streamline communication channels and reporting mechanisms, reducing turnaround time for survey results and client deliverables.
  • Stay abreast of industry regulations and changes, ensuring that all surveying activities comply with relevant local and international standards.
  • Received commendations for consistently delivering high-quality survey reports, contributing to increased client satisfaction.

Electrical Engineer

Petronas
Pengerang, Johor
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Work on electrical products and systems, from research and design to installation and handover, with a focus on safety, and sustainability.
  • Preparing project specifications, undertaking research, creating test procedures, writing reports and interpreting data.

Customer Care Professional

American Express
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
09.2018 - 08.2019

Market Specialisation:
- Solely responsible for managing the entire Singapore-based market for personal credit card services, ensuring exceptional customer experiences.

End-to-End Servicing:
- Provided comprehensive end-to-end servicing, including account maintenance, card replacements, and contactless payment setup, among other services.

Customer Retention Focus:
- Achieved monthly customer retention targets with an impressive average save
rate of 80%.

Relationship Manager:
- Acted as a Relationship Manager (RM), proactively ensuring customers retained our cards and offered various options for annual fee optimisation.

Complaint Handling:
- Effectively manage customer complaints and disputes related to charges, resolving issues promptly and professionally.

Cross-Selling Expertise:
- Played a pivotal role in driving business expansion by excelling in cross-selling to existing card members.
- Analyzed customer accounts to identify upsell, cross-sell, and conversion opportunities, delivering additional value to our clients.

Customer-Centric Resolution:
- Prioritised customer satisfaction by consistently achieving a "customer-first" resolution.
- Provided long-term solutions to customer problems, with a particular focus on digital solutions.

Engagement and Promotion:
- Beyond account maintenance and cross-selling, actively engaged with card members by sharing current promotions and offers.
- Ensured ongoing account engagement, contributing to a positive customer experience.

Help Desk Analyst

Prometric
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Problem Resolution:
    - Address and resolve technical issues reported by customers or employees. This involves troubleshooting problems related to hardware, software, networks, or other technical aspects.
  • Customer Assistance:
    - Providing step-by-step guidance, answering queries, and offering solutions to common problems.
  • Technical Support:
    - Provide technical support over the phone, through email, and via chat.
  • Ticket Management:
    - Familiar with the ticketing system, Salesforce to log and track customer issues.
    - Document the details of each problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and any additional information relevant to the support request.
  • Remote Assistance:
    - Familiar with remote desktop tools to connect to a user's computer and troubleshoot issues directly. This allows to see the user's screen and provide real-time assistance.
  • Knowledge Base Maintenance:
    - Contributed to the development and maintenance of a knowledge base containing solutions to common issues.
  • Escalation of Issues:
    - For complex issues that cannot be resolved at the help desk level, escalate the problem to higher-level support teams, Level 2.
  • Customer Education:
    Educate users on best practices, preventive measures, and self-help resources to minimise recurring issues.
  • Reporting:
    - Generate reports on the types of issues reported, resolution times, and overall customer satisfaction.

Global Candidate Care Specialist

Prometric
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Registrations and Scheduling:
    - Managed registrations and scheduling for candidates' professional certification exams in the North America and Latin America regions.
  • Escalation Support:
    - Assisted the Level 2 escalation team, known as Global Candidate Care, with their daily tasks and escalations.
  • Operational Improvement Projects:
    - Spearheaded projects aimed at reducing redundant calls to the registration department, optimising IVR roadmaps, and minimising customer complaints.
    - Proposed and contributed to the development of a mobile application project, enhancing customer engagement and accessibility.
  • Site Capacity Enhancement:
    - Introduced operational changes under the "Site Capacity" project, reducing calls related to test centre capacity constraints in the United States.
    - Received positive feedback from various departments for the successful implementation of the project.
  • Efficiency Enhancements:
    - Implemented the use of SharePoint for reporting, resulting in reduced operational costs and improved reporting capabilities.
    - Gained insights into running reports on CMS and its various functions.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
05.2016

Secondary School -

SMK Sentul Utama
Kuala Lumpur
11.2011

Secondary School -

SMK La Salle Sentul
Kuala Lumpur
11.2009

Primary School -

SK La Salle Sentul
Kuala Lumpur
11.2006

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Project Planning
  • Customer Experience
  • Technical Support
  • Banking
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Customer Service Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Bunker Surveyor

Accomplishments

Honors-Awards
Customer Care Professional - American Express Blue Box Values

Timeline

User Support Manager

Troopers
10.2021 - Current

Bunker Surveyor

Viswalab
08.2020 - 09.2021

Electrical Engineer

Petronas
09.2019 - 05.2020

Customer Care Professional

American Express
09.2018 - 08.2019

Help Desk Analyst

Prometric
08.2017 - 09.2018

Global Candidate Care Specialist

Prometric
07.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Auckland University of Technology

Secondary School -

SMK Sentul Utama

Secondary School -

SMK La Salle Sentul

Primary School -

SK La Salle Sentul
Naethaji SargunamUser Support Manager