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OperationsManager
Grace  Wangui

Grace Wangui

Operations Manager

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with over 10 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Operations Manager

FitRepublik Fitness Center
Dubai
06.2022 - Current

Sales & Business Development:

  • Manage the revenue line of both Adult and Junior members.
  • Building strong relationships with members maintaining a high retention of between 60 – 65% for adults and 70 – 75% Juniors.
  • Building a new lead generation plan and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Provide strong leadership that role models company values demonstrate cultural awareness and maintain high personal visibility within FitRepublik.

Business Performance:

  • Lead & manage the overall Sales business and team to deliver specific KPIs & budgets.
  • Monitor business performance and generate performance reports to management.
  • Propose new techniques and technologies to actualize business goals.
  • Appraising and recommend improvements to current business programs.
  • Provide training to fill gap needs.

People Management:

  • Overall responsibility for recruiting, developing, retaining and engaging the right CRM and Sales Team to deliver business results
  • Continued training of staff in all sales areas including info calls, touring and rate presentations.
  • Provide leadership within the team to set and achieve KPIs.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to align CRM efforts with broader business goals.
  • Schedule staff and ensure all shifts are covered.

Operations Management:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the facility ensuring delivery of operating excellence.
  • Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
  • Supervise and ensure prompt opening/closing of the Facility.
  • Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
  • Ensure the safety of employees, members, and business property.
  • Determine and communicate equipment repair.
  • Manage marketing efforts by ensuring that staff is aware and trained on all marketing promotions.

Customer Service:

  • Being a point of escalation for all customer service issues.
  • Collect, track and analyze customer feedback and suggest improvements internally based on the insights gathered – help measure metrics such as Net Promoter Score (NPS) to gauge how FitRepublik is performing on CX performance parameters.
  • Create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all members, prospective members and guests and ensure staff follows superior customer service guidelines.

Customer Retention Supervisor

FITREPUBLIK FITNESS CENTER LLC
08.2016 - 05.2022
  • Shouldered with the accountability of collaborating with customers and sales representatives
  • Dexterously ascertained customer behavior; gathering information about customer complaints
  • Developed aggressive retention strategies based on customer feedback
  • Profitably negotiated with customers to renew contracts and retain business
  • Oversaw and assessed customer service staff activities and providing them with regular performance-related feedback
  • Strategized and monitored daily activities of customer service operation
  • Assisted customer service staff with duties where required
  • Trained staff in areas of customer service and company policies
  • Managed cashier coverage and customer flow to ensure proficient customer service.

CRM Supervisor

08.2019 - 05.2019
  • Accountable for planning and delivering CRM strategies across the organization to retain existing customers, increasing brand loyalty and expanding the company brand
  • Contributed in deciding on a final CRM structure and architecture that work seamlessly across the business and capture crucial information along the sales funnel
  • Collaborated with other departments ensure the CRM strategy works well for every aspect of the business.

Reception Supervisor

FitRepublik Fitness Center
Dubai
02.2017 - 01.2019
  • Supported all service advisors for smooth operation; maintained high level of motivation and morale in the team and ensure the development of the staff, to achieve a high level of satisfaction and thereby high productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Successfully augmented customer satisfaction result and maintained it at above 80%.
  • Accountable for communicating closely with the CRM Manager, any challenges, concerns, or staff performance; supervised the front desk operations to ensure an optimal level of service provided to the members.
  • Maintained security and safety by following procedures; issuing access to the Gym.

RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER CARE

WITH ETIHAD AIRWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Answered and directed phone calls in a polite and friendly manner
  • Welcomed visitors in a warm and friendly manner, and answered any questions visitors have
  • Maintained reception area and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times
  • Operated standard office equipment regularly, including a fax machine, a copy machine, and a computer
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
  • Answered, screened and forwarded any incoming phone calls while providing necessary information when needed
  • Took inventory of supplies and restocked as needed
  • Maintained the general office filing system
  • Early

RECEPTIONIST

WITH Abu Dhabi AIRPORT
Abu Dhabi
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Described product and service details to customers to provide information on benefits.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Employed comprehensive benchmarks to establish and monitor customer service standards.

RECEPTIONIST

WITH SHANGRI, LA HEALTH CLUB AND SPA
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.

Education

Diploma - Business Studies and business administration

High School Diploma - undefined

Certification: Office Computer Packages - undefined

Skills

    Sales background

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Timeline

Operations Manager

FitRepublik Fitness Center
06.2022 - Current

CRM Supervisor

08.2019 - 05.2019

Reception Supervisor

FitRepublik Fitness Center
02.2017 - 01.2019

Customer Retention Supervisor

FITREPUBLIK FITNESS CENTER LLC
08.2016 - 05.2022

RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER CARE

WITH ETIHAD AIRWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE
01.2012 - 01.2014

RECEPTIONIST

WITH Abu Dhabi AIRPORT
01.2010 - 01.2012

RECEPTIONIST

WITH SHANGRI, LA HEALTH CLUB AND SPA
01.2009 - 01.2010

Diploma - Business Studies and business administration

High School Diploma - undefined

Certification: Office Computer Packages - undefined

Grace WanguiOperations Manager