Bernadette Beredico, Senior HR Relationship Specialist

Bernadette Beredico

Senior HR Relationship Specialist

Starlink WLL

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Experience
11 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 2 Months

Senior HR Relationship Specialist at Starlink WLL
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2011 to April 2012

A. Human Resources August 1, 2011 to April 18, 2012
Senior HR Relationship Specialist
Starlink WLL
• Train and supervise the HR team of 6 members (2 HR Specialists, 2 PROs, 2 HR Associates)
to ensure that they follow all HR processes, policies and templates.
• Interview candidates in accordance with the recruitment process to ensure Starlink meets
its recruitment targets for Qtel and Starlink departments.
• Liaise with the PRO to onboard staff and ensure that all government requirements
are completed.
• Work with Department Heads as a Relationship Manager to ensure that all their HR
requirements are understood and completed.
• Work with Line Managers to ensure that any disciplinary or grievances are followed correctly.
• Conduct investigations in cases of employee suspected misconduct.
• Track employee data and producing reports as required.
• Act as an expert on HR policies.
• Handle, file and keep track of employee documentation.
• Follow up on ad hoc employee requests and issues.
• Escalate issues or out of policy queries to the Director of Operations and HR.

Experiences Gained and Accomplishments:
• Spearheaded the Worker’s Register, soft copy filing and documentation of staff
• Legalized staff in the average of 21 staff new staff from September to January 2012.
Huge 47% growth of from February to March 2012
• Recruited an average of 25 new staff for Qtel and Starlink for the last 6 months
• Improved organizational skills and handling large volumes of work with different
subject matter
• Enjoyed the experience of listening and handling to the staff’s concerns
• Practiced more discreetness in handing confidential matters

Customer Care Supervisor at Starlink WLL
  • Qatar
  • April 2009 to July 2011

Qtel Business Solutions - Telesales Team July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011
• Supervises the pioneering team of (7) professional Outbound Sales Executives
• The team calls out the SoHo (Small Office Home Office and Small Medium Enterprises) companies in Qatar for customer profiling, presenting the different Product and Services of Business Solutions creating sales leads and eventually booking appointments for the SoHo Account Managers
• Monitors the call quality and achievement of the KPIs set by Qtel Business Solutions team
• Motivates and coaches the team in making successful calls to prospect customers and achieving sales leads
• Prepares weekly and monthly report to be submitted to the Qtel Business Solutions team for review
• Actual use of Cisco Dialer in loading contact numbers for the callouts
• Reporting using the SQL Query and access to Qtel main server
• Use of Qtel CRM and Vstation for the Directory listing in looking up for contact numbers of callout lists
• Pioneered the Qtel Telesales, very first in the history of Qtel Business Solutions
• Managed to finish the Customer Profiling of QBS SoHo and SME Lists earlier than target dates
• Converted sales leads from the profiled customers of Qtel Business Solutions

OSN - Orbit Showtime Network April 23, 2009 - June 30, 2010
• Supervises a team of (2) professional Outbound Sales Executives calling out individuals for new and renewing Orbit Showtime Network subscriptions
• Monitors quality of call handling
• Achieves and even exceeds monthly New and Renewal sales targets
• In-charge of looking for callout lists for the team’s callout
• Prepares and submits weekly and monthly reports to Customer Care Manager for review
• Training Skills displayed when conducted training of Starlink Sales and Customer Care staff regarding the OSN Channel Updates during its merger
• Achieved and exceeded sales targets
• Dealing with the OSN Management and Sales Coordinators in OSN Dubai, UAE

Platinum Relationship Manager at Globe Telecom
  • Philippines
  • April 2007 to February 2009

• Manages VIP/CIP Platinum cardholders of the company
• Creates sales leads through best customer service
• Introduces new products and services
• Evaluates accounts for possible retention programs
• Callout subscribers for special treats like movie premiers, exclusive sale, etc.

Experiences Gained and Accomplishments:
• Social interaction with the respected personalities, VIPs and CIPs in the Philippines
• Received commendations from VIP Platinum cardholders
• Personality has been developed greatly due to trainings and actual applications

Platinum Hotline Specialist at Globe Telecom
  • Philippines
  • September 2004 to April 2007

• Provides assistance to Platinum (VIPs and CIPs) and Globe Solutions (Corporate)
subscribers relative to subscription, handset-related concerns and other services
• Processes service modifications based on client’s requests

Experiences Gained and Accomplishments:
• Provide the best customer experience to every subscriber and exceed their expectations
by going an extra mile at all times

Corporate Account Manager at Maxicare Healthcare Corporation
  • Philippines
  • July 2001 to March 2004

• Led team with franchise risk assessment of accounts to be quoted
• Lead generation, presentations, proposals, contract negotiation, closing and
account management
• Met and exceeded quarterly and annual sales targets (P12M)
• Screened and updated monitoring of accreditation status and intermediaries

Experiences Gained and Accomplishments:
• Conducted trainings and orientations of brokers and agents
• Headed briefings and orientations of the healthcare program of new and renewing accounts
• Managed small scale and multinational corporate accounts from its acquisition
to implementation of healthcare benefits
• Improved excellent oral and written communication
• Computer skills in Microsoft Windows Office programs and internet
• Awarded, “Top Producer” January and June 2003
• Spearheaded the creation of Intermediaries accreditations and database

Investment Manager at GG&A Clubshares, Inc.
  • Philippines
  • July 2000 to November 2000

• Managed golf and country club shares of my portfolio (buying, selling and lending
of shares with the objective to gain or break-even their investments)
• Generated new businesses through outbound calls and follow-ups on incoming sales leads
• Handled all sales inquiries (phone and mail)

Experiencs Gained and Accomplishments:
o Telemarketing sales experience
o Multi-tasking and working with minimal supervision

IT Consultant at RVM Horizons International
  • Philippines
  • February 2000 to July 2000

• Produced sales through cold canvassing and referrals
• Conducted trainings of newcomers and made them produce their “Ice Breakers” the earliest
• Field selling of computer packages molded character and honed for On-the-Spot sales via
cold canvassing

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Business Management
  • at University of the Philippines
  • April 2000

Certificate of Appreciation - University of the Philippines Theater Guild in 1999

Specialties & Skills

Sales Excellence
Training
HR Solutions
Organizational Skills
Product Training
Computer Skills in Microsoft Windows Office Programs
Keen Attention to Details
Soft Skills
Multi-tasking and working with minimal supervision
CISCO and CRM Reporting

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Filipino
Expert

Training and Certifications

Qtel Office in a Box and Unlimited Business ADSL Product Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Qtel Office-In-A-Box & Business ADSL Product Manager
Date Attended:
June 2010
Arabic Language – Reading and Writing course Level I (Training)
Training Institute:
Fanar Qatar Islamic Cultural Center
Date Attended:
July 2010
Negotiation Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
AFV Consulting
Date Attended:
April 2002
Sales and Marketing Business Planning Conference (Training)
Training Institute:
OTI Consulting, Inc.
Date Attended:
August 2003
Successful Sales Through Service (Training)
Training Institute:
Achieve Global Philippines
Date Attended:
June 2006
Advance Selling Skills: Negotiate to Close! Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
AFV Consulting Group
Date Attended:
August 2002
Building Value to Business Relationships (Training)
Training Institute:
Globe Telecom at Legend Hotel
Date Attended:
October 2008
Professional Presence (A Workshop for Your Distinctive Personality (Training)
Training Institute:
mayK
Date Attended:
November 2008
Qtel CRM and Cisco Systems Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Qtel Call Center Support - IT
Date Attended:
June 2010
Blackberry Express and Business Group (Product Training) (Training)
Training Institute:
Qtel Blackberry Product Manager
Date Attended:
January 2011
Win-Win Sales Negotiations (Training)
Training Institute:
OTI Consulting
Date Attended:
May 2004
Blackberry and Selling Techniques in Qatar Market (Training)
Training Institute:
EMS
Date Attended:
March 2010
Best Customer Experience (Training)
Training Institute:
Globe Telecom - Ms. Liza Pajatin
Date Attended:
October 2004
Negotiation Skills Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
AFV Consulting Group
Date Attended:
April 2002
Keeping Quality Customer Service Alive at Maxicare (Training)
Training Institute:
OTI Consulting, Inc.
Date Attended:
September 2002
Self Management & Skills Enhancement Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
John Robert Powers
Date Attended:
July 2007
Soft Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Starlink - Kirti Ramesh
Date Attended:
May 2010
RM Communication Skills Training (Training)
Training Institute:
CommuniQ8 IT
Date Attended:
November 2008
Orbit Showtime Network (OSN) Training (Channel Line-Ups, Updates, etc.) (Training)
Training Institute:
OSN Product Trainer/Bernadette Beredico
Date Attended:
February 2010
Keeping Quality Customer Service Alive at Maxicare (Training)
Training Institute:
OTI Consulting, Inc.
Date Attended:
September 2002
Managing Accounts through Partnerships (Training)
Training Institute:
Mr. Louie Ilustre
Date Attended:
October 2008