Nanshad Daruwalla, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS

Nanshad Daruwalla

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS

Abans Electricals Plc

Location
Sri Lanka - Colombo 3
Education
Bachelor's degree, BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONORS) – GRAPHIC DESIGN
Experience
14 years, 0 Months

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS at Abans Electricals Plc
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 6
  • My current job since December 2022

Leadership & Team Management: Led a team of 518 technical & administrative professionals, driving high performance & a positive work culture through effective leadership, mentoring, & training.

Financial Transformation: Transformed financials by increasing annual turnover by 36% to AED 15 million, turning operational losses into a profit of AED 1.2 million, demonstrating operational excellence. Enhanced operational cash flow from AED 12.9 million to AED 19.9 million, reducing debt & fortifying financial stability.

Business Development & Sales: Established new business streams, adding AED 279, 000 annually to revenue. Redesigned branding & marketing for air-conditioner service contracts, increasing customer conversions by 40% & growing service contract revenue by 20% to AED 1 million and more annually.

Employee Engagement & Performance: Boosted team morale & productivity by increasing base salaries & introducing a performance-based grading system after a two-year salary freeze.

Customer Service Enhancement: Improved customer care, achieving CSAT scores over 85% & significantly reducing churn rates & complaints.

Online Reputation Management: Elevated Google My Business rating from 3.1 to 3.9 stars within a year.

Digital Transformation & Operational Efficiency: Enhanced ERP system with comprehensive dashboards, streamlining operations & decision-making. Introduced mobile apps for technical teams & a cloud-based ERP system, reducing paper usage by 70% & improving workflow efficiency.

Service Innovation: Launched Quick Service Hub, offering 30-minute repairs, boosting customer satisfaction, & generating AED 650, 000 annually.

Operations Management: Reduced customer job backlog from 64, 764 to 17, 509, improving satisfaction & retention.

GENERAL MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT at Abans Electricals Plc
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 6
  • April 2020 to June 2022

Product portfolio: LG, Mitsubishi, Haier, Whirlpool, Panasonic, Ignis, Hoover, Electrolux, Philips, Mistral, Honeywell, Havells, Sanford, Black & Decker, Elba, JBL, Jaipan, Frigidaire, Jvc, Whites International, Harman Kardon & more.

Business Strategy and Merger: Executed a business merger generating AED 300, 000 in annual revenue & increasing customer acquisition by 25%.

Call Center Management: Enhanced call center performance, maintaining service levels at 95-98% & reducing the abandoned rate to below 3% from over 10%.

Customer Satisfaction Surveys: Conducted quarterly customer satisfaction surveys, setting goals & training over 500 employees, including senior management & technical teams.

Complaints Management: Implemented an efficient complaints management system, reducing monthly dissatisfied customers from 200+ to under 100 through Root Cause Analysis & process improvements.

Digital Transformation: Planned & executed a AED 587, 000 cloud-based service system, enabling secure customer access for real-time repairs & product information via web & mobile devices.

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, OPERATIONS at Abans Electricals Plc
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 6
  • April 2013 to March 2020

coaching, resulting in a 14% revenue increase.

Financial Development: Financial Saved AED 120, 000 annually by establishing an in house call center, reducing outsourcing costs & enhancing service levels.

Business Expansion: Expanded regional service centers in Sri Lanka from 7 to 16, generating AED 3.9 million in annual revenue.

Global Collaboration: Launched the Abans Quick Mobile Service bus, providing mobile servicing for Abans products.

Developed strategies with global partners to enhance operational effectiveness, including advanced ticketing systems & customer satisfaction surveys.

Quality Assurance: Established a quality department with LG Korea, maintaining a product defect ratio of less than 3% for imports.

Workflow Management: Implemented an automated ticketing system, streamlining customer support workflows & significantly reducing response times.

SENIOR MANAGER, OPERATIONS at Abans Electricals Plc
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 6
  • November 2012 to March 2013

Operational Collaboration: Collaborated with the Deputy General Manager to streamline operations, reduce costs, & enhance customer satisfaction at service centers.

Strategic Team Leadership: Led operational improvements at service centers through site visits, manager interviews, & analysis of customer feedback.

Service Quality Assessment: Regularly reviewed call center interactions to assess service quality & identify areas for improvement.

IT & Operational Efficiency: Worked with IT & infrastructure departments to enhance monitoring systems & operational efficiency.

Tool Development & Team Empowerment: Led initiatives to develop tools improving organizational efficiency, fostering teamwork, accountability, & respect.

Proactive Service Enhancement & Training: Implemented proactive initiatives such as call center scripting, optimized material usage, & daily team performance analysis to enhance service delivery. Assisted in developing training programs to enhance team knowledge & skills on product specifications & industry best practices.

MANAGER & SENIOR DESIGNER at Art Face
  • Singapore - Singapore
  • August 2009 to August 2011

Art Management & Sales: Sourced international art pieces, curated collections, & negotiated sales exceeding AED 1.8 million. Managed exhibitions & maintained gallery exhibits for impeccable presentation.

Collaborative Projects: Partnered with Art Directors & Graphic Designers on creative projects, bringing artistic visions to life through innovative concepts.

Exhibition & Event Management: Organized prestigious art exhibitions like Art Expo Malaysia & Singapore Art Fair, showcasing original content to a global audience.

Artist Relations & Logistics: Developed strong relationships with artists & managed transportation logistics for imported artworks, ensuring safe handling & timely deliveries.

Customer Engagement & Networking: Engaged with gallery visitors, facilitated sales transactions, & provided exceptional customer service. Established valuable connections with art collectors & industry professionals.

Digital & Media Management: Designed & managed the company's website, social media platforms, & press releases, increasing awareness & attendance through effective communication strategies.

LEAD DESIGNER at United Stationery
  • Singapore - Singapore
  • July 2008 to July 2009

Client Onboarding & Program Launches: Provided creative direction & management, ensuring successful new client onboarding, program launches, client satisfaction, & long term partnerships.

Project & Budget Management: Oversaw all design projects from conception to delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs that met client expectations & deadlines.

Managed the monthly budget for the Design & Print Shop, driving productivity & maximizing operational efficiency & cost-effectiveness.

Revenue Stream Innovation: Initiated new revenue streams (name card design/printing, corporate identity designs, large format sticker printing, pull-up banner production), expanding offerings & increasing profitability.

Creative Design Production: Produced original, visually captivating designs (illustrations, infographics), showcasing strong visual storytelling & creative expression.

Photography Expertise: Captured stunning visuals for marketing materials, client portfolios, & promotional campaigns, delivering compelling visual storytelling.

Large Format Printing: Led large format sticker printing projects, using advanced techniques & equipment to produce high-quality, visually impactful stickers for diverse clients & applications.

Education

Bachelor's degree, BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONORS) – GRAPHIC DESIGN
  • at Lasalle Sia
  • June 2024
Higher diploma, DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION DESIGN
  • at Lasalle Sia
  • June 2024
Master's degree, MASTER'S IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  • at Australian Institute of Business
  • June 2017

Specialties & Skills

Team Motivator
Data Analysis
Customer Focus
Business Operations Management
Cross Cultural
Data Visualization
Critical Thinking
Presentation Skills
Team Leadership
Excellent Communication
Public Speaking
Decision Making
Project Management
MANAGEMENT
COLLABORATION
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
HOUSE CALL
OUTSOURCING
PRODUCT DEFECT
QUALITY ASSURANCE
SURVEYS
Strategic Planning
Process Improvement
Call Center Operations
After Sales Service
Customer Engagement, Acquisition & Retention
Financial Growth Management
Revenue Optimization
Budgeting
Training & Mentoring

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Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Gujarati
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • Gardening
  • Fishing
  • Basketball
  • Photograhy