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MA-AN MARCOS

Shared Services Expert
Quezon City, Metro Manila,00

Summary

Managerial expert with proven track record in managing and optimizing shared service operations, knowledge foundations, quality and productivity. Successfully streamlined operational processes and improved efficiency across multiple departments. Demonstrated strong leadership and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1970
1970
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Shared Services Manager

Crayon
11.2017 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for overseeing Training, Quality, Business Insights, Process and Workforce Management, ensuring alignment of all support functions to meet business objectives and client needs.
  • Contributes to the strategic planning and execution of related initiatives, maintaining continuous communication and alignment with all stakeholders.
  • Identifies and addresses program challenges and opportunities through comprehensive needs analysis.
  • Designed training programs to build employee competencies in key areas related to shared services delivery. *Competency-based curriculum for NH; **Leadership Development Courses
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by establishing robust internal controls and audit procedures. *Audit controls and process reviews
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation. *Hybrid working model improving retention and performance; **Expert affinity routing to increase productivity
  • Optimized workforce planning, reducing employee turnover while maintaining high levels of productivity.
  • Introduced solutions that streamlined workflows and increased overall productivity levels. *Employee profiling, accelerated training and OJT transition leading to shorter throughput.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements. *Outlier management
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to ensure compliance with client and internal standards. *Call Handling Violation reporting and call out

Training Lead

rhipe (Crayon)
11.2017 - 01.2022
  • Supervised the scheduling and delivery of training programs, facilitated induction for new hires and assist Operations in creating effective development plans for the staff.
  • Streamlined onboarding process for new hires, reducing time to proficiency and increasing employee satisfaction. *Member of client VTeam for Agent University.
  • Established a culture of continuous learning by promoting self-directed education opportunities for employees at all levels of the organization. *Gamified self-learning model (Genos);
  • Conducted regular audits of training materials to eliminate redundancy and maintain an up-to-date and effective learning library.
  • Evaluated training program effectiveness through regular feedback collection and assessment tools, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Successfully transitioned company-wide training initiatives from in-person to virtual formats during the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining high engagement levels among participants.
  • Developed specialized curriculum for targeted skill improvement, resulting in higher productivity levels. *Cross-cultural training.
  • Designed an assessment system used to evaluate instructors and automate performance reporting.

Hired as Training and Quality Coordinator, promoted to Lead after 3 months.

Quality Operations Specialist

51talk
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Conducted daily inspections and audits to identify call handling defects and compliance to process standards.
  • Conduct team huddles to redirect opportunity areas, implement corrective action plans and work closely with relevant departments.
  • Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.

Quality and Training Manager

IF Outsourcing / CML
06.2013 - 07.2016
  • Created a comprehensive Quality Assurance and Training framework, ensuring effective training programs and high-quality sales transactions.
  • Collaborated with onshore sales team to develop customized training solutions that with various customer profiles.
  • Created quality controls to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and prevent fraud.
  • Created comprehensive training modules on sales strategies to enhance employee skills leading to improved sale quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Fostered culture of continuous learning, keeping up-to-date with industry trends and emerging best practices in talent development, maintaining a competitive edge in staff capabilities. *Sales huddles
  • Contributed to business growth through strategic planning, presentations and account acquisition.
  • Increased effectiveness of sales training, resulting in noticeable quality of pre-sales and lead generation transactions.

Quality Supervisor

Verizon Business
11.2003 - 11.2012
  • Quality Assurance, assess and enhance the QA program, conduct compliance audits, standardize call evaluations, and develop SOPs. *QA Guidebook
  • Staff Management, oversee employee performance and address workplace issues.
  • Vendor Management, lead Quality Operations Reviews and report on project metrics
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted root cause analyses on recurring defects leading to long-lasting solutions and increased customer satisfaction. *VQ Listening Sessions
  • Reduced customer complaints by addressing root causes of quality issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives. *Market Training
  • Conducted thorough audits of production processes to identify potential risks and implement corrective measures proactively.
  • Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.

Education

BA - Communication Arts

University of Santo Tomas
01.1997 - 1 2001

Certificate in Web Design -

First Academy of Computer Arts
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
11-2008

Skills

Operational excellence

Accomplishments

  • Managed a team of 26 staff members across 5 shared service departments, Training, Quality, Business Insights, Process and Workforce Management.
  • Project Lead for establishing the hybrid work model in August of 2022 that resulted in higher productivity results, from 3.5 in a remote set up to 4.2 average cases per day.
  • Member of the client's VTeam in the implementation of their Agent University program. Collaborated with representatives from other Delivery Partners on the Technical curriculum and helped in the development of non technical courses.
  • Onboarded a new account and supervised the pilot team prior to production hand off.
  • Responsible for documenting and resolving the Vendor Compliance Checklist ensuring a yearly PASS rating.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programs401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Shared Services Manager

Crayon
11.2017 - 03.2025

Training Lead

rhipe (Crayon)
11.2017 - 01.2022

Quality Operations Specialist

51talk
06.2017 - 11.2017

Quality and Training Manager

IF Outsourcing / CML
06.2013 - 07.2016

Quality Supervisor

Verizon Business
11.2003 - 11.2012

BA - Communication Arts

University of Santo Tomas
01.1997 - 1 2001

Certificate in Web Design -

First Academy of Computer Arts
MA-AN MARCOSShared Services Expert