Fadel Dakdouk, Project supervisor

Fadel Dakdouk

Project supervisor

Zajil Telecom, KEMS

Location
Kuwait
Education
Diploma, PMP
Experience
19 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 4 Months

Project supervisor at Zajil Telecom, KEMS
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since January 2022

o Review and validation of Standard & non-standard services.
o Provisioning of services as per standard and non-standard Services.
o Ensuring that services are provided as per the scope defined and in the agreed time frame.
o Review the project plans prepared by the assigned team.
o Based on the needs, initiation of Work Orders internally to the respective departments.
o Interaction with the internal as well as external parties (including client, and 3rd parties) to plan and ensure the provisioning of desired services.
o To keep the client and Sales department updated about the progress of service implementation.
o Ensure meeting all KPIs as defined by the management.
o Maintain close coordination with other operational staff to achieve the desired results.

Technical support supervisor at Zajil Telecom, KEMS
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2017 to December 2022

o Manage the consistent functioning of the 24/7 technical support call center.
o Assure a superior implementation for call handling processes.
o Coordinate with operations to accomplish complaint resolution.
o Ensure the availability of all required tools for the department.
o Making the decision on the day-to-day activities of the department.
o Coached 18 juniors and staff members by conducting performance reviews by reducing the turnover by 14 %
o Assess performances with metrics like calls left waiting, calls missed, etc.
o Recruit new employees and provide them with training and orientation.
o Create a standard script for employees to refer to if needed.
o Prepare performance reports regularly (weekly, monthly, annually)
o Implemented customer surveys and enforced changes based on feedback, increased customer satisfaction by 38%.
o Motivate the staff and maintain optimum performance in the center.
o Measures KPIs like inbound calls, call waiting, and call abandonment.
o Build sustainable relationships and engage customers by taking the extra mile
o Increased customer retention by 30%.
o Keep records of all conversations in our call center database in a comprehensible way
Meet personal/team qualitative and quantitative targets

Technical support team leader at Zajil Telecom, KEMS
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • April 2013 to August 2017

o Overseen the day-to-day operations of the Technical Support Team
o Acted as a senior agent who will drive customer satisfaction through customer support
o Provided direct supervision of the technical support staff which may include: recruitment, evaluations, and disciplinary actions
o Used superior sales and upselling skills to regularly exceed monthly sales targets by an average of 23% each month over 12 months
o Acted as a mentor and provided oversight, coaching, and training to technical support staff
o Acted as the point of contact when it comes to technical escalations
o Recorded and tracked team SLAs and workflows
o Provided support where needed for both internal and external customers.
o Trained new RCC agents in handling retail customer calls.
o Equipment & tools Resources recommendation.
o Followed the pre-stated department’s escalation scheme.
o Assigned tasks to shift Leaders.

Technical support shift leader at Zajil Telecom, KEMS
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2009 to April 2013

o Assured a proper shift handover process.
o Ensured proper implementation of the call handling process.
o Ensured KPI commitments with respect to complaint severity.
o Supervised employees, assigned duties, and created a shift schedule.
o Monitored team performance and ensured duties are performed efficiently.
o Reported any issues that arise during the shift to management.
o Managed employee requests and transgressions.
o Generated TT’s & Confirmation Analysis Report on the shift on a daily basis.
o Outbound and inbound calls, processing claims improved customer ratings by 100 %.

Technical support agent at Zajil Telecom, KEMS
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2007 to August 2009

o Answer incoming calls and respond to customer’s emails
o Answered 75+ calls daily in a high-volume call center environment, with an average customer satisfaction rating of 95%
o Management and resolving customer complaints
o Research, identify, and resolve customer complaints using applicable software
o Route calls to appropriate resources
o Document all call information according to standard operating procedures
o Recognize, document, and alert the management team of trends in customer calls

Technical Support . ( Helpdesk Agent ) at SmartLink Telcom W.L.L
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • June 2006 to September 2007

o Handled the customer’s complaints and inquiries.
o Monitored the unresolved cases and report to the shift leader.
o Performed a variety of tasks to ensure the call center process flow is working efficiently.
o Monitored and maintained new customer information Database.
o Set up new users' accounts and profiles and dealt with password issues.
o Responded within agreed time limits to call-outs.
o Worked continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate).
o Prioritized and managed many open cases at one time.
o Rapidly established a good working relationship with customers and other professionals, e.g., software developers; testing and evaluating new technology.
o Conducted electrical safety checks on computer equipment.

Product Support Specialist at AL BARRAK INT. Center Co. ( SonyEricsson Dealer )
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • January 2005 to June 2006

o Coordinated with business units to support new product developments and existing product enhancements.
o Worked with the development team in performance analysis of new products and enhancements.
o Assisted in developing pricing strategies and guidelines for new products.
o Analyzed industry trends and market demands to recommend product enhancements.
o Worked with sales team in product promotional activities.
o Worked with support team to provide product support and assistance to customers.
o Maintained documentation for all support activities including product development, enhancement, engineering and marketing activities.
o Provided product training to staffs and customers.
o Worked with support team to evaluate complex customer problem, identify root causes and derive resolutions.
o Guided support team in addressing customer problems within the established response time.
o Analyzed customer suggestions and recommend product revisions.
o Support Account Managers in identifying new customers and retaining existing customers for business growth.
o Developed knowledge bases and FAQs for product support activities.
o Documented support activities, customer issues, and resolutions for reference purposes.
o Developed training materials and conduct training for new hires.

Education

Diploma, PMP
  • at Project Management Institute
  • December 2020

Project Management Professional (PMP)® : https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/ecf90022-a3cd-47b6-8400-0412354e6ac6?source=linked_in_profile

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
  • at Arab Opning Univercity
  • January 2013

Bachelor's degree " Information Technology & Computer science " of Arab Open University in Kuwait (AOU).

Diploma, Diploma, Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
  • at Australian College
  • October 2010
Diploma, Computer Hardware & Software A+
  • at Info Center
  • May 2005

A+ Diploma With Server + And , Network +

High school or equivalent, General Secondry Education Certificate
  • at Ministry Of Education
  • July 2002

General Secondry Education Certificate .

Specialties & Skills

Call Center Development
Customer Service
Supervisory Skills
Team Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Team Management
Customer Support
Computer Networking
Employee Evaluation
Critical Thinking
Teamwork
Good mentorship
Team Development
IT Operations
Customer Service Management
Customer Experience

Languages

English
Intermediate
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

CCNA (Training)
Training Institute:
ITI institute
Date Attended:
September 2014
Call center agent and customer (Training)
Training Institute:
Australian University
Date Attended:
October 2010

Hobbies

  • Computing, Football ,Socializing with friends
    • Were promoted after only one year in the role. • Directed a team of thirty members of the call center. • Trained over fifteen new employees. • Implement a new procedure and policy for the call center. • Involved call center agents in exhibitions as advisors. • Ensure the quality of service not affected by the shortage of resources.