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Andrea Calvo Rodríguez

Andrea Calvo Rodríguez

Support Manager
Santa Ana,SJ

Summary

Results-driven Support Manager with a proven track record in optimizing operations, driving efficiency, and enhancing profitability. Experienced in team leadership, strategic implementation, and business process improvement to sustain long-term success.

Bringing 8+ years of expertise in customer service and support leadership, excelling in high-paced environments to strengthen organizational performance. Adept at cultivating strong relationships, refining operational processes, and developing key performance indicators to ensure sustainable business solutions.

A detail-oriented, highly organized professional, skilled in managing multiple projects with precision and accuracy to maintain operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

SAAS TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER

Open Text
01.2019 - 04.2025
  • Managed Hypercustomer Program (Premium Support), implementing specialized processes and standards tailored to key clients.

-Ensured efficient, timely service through a personalized approach focused on client needs.

-Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including TAMs, SAMs, CSMs, and dedicated agents, to enhance customer experience.

  • Developed and delivered training programs for support engineers, increasing their knowledge and effectiveness.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing an effective ticketing system for tracking cases and monitoring progress.
  • Managed escalation procedures to ensure high-priority issues were addressed promptly and effectively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring minimal downtime for clients.
  • Delivering 1:1 sessions to improve worker performance.
  • Led regular meetings with key stakeholders to discuss ongoing initiatives, challenges, and successes in the support department.
  • Reduced ticket backlog by implementing efficient case management strategies and prioritization techniques.
  • Conduct requirement analysis of existing procedures and metrics structuring developments for revision and implementation of streamlined operations, resulting in operational procedures and KPIs compliance.
  • Ensures timely updates and distribution of new procedures, and proactive tracking gap areas to ensure accurate support, and resolution of inquiries or discrepancies.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings to 95%.
  • Analyze, review and keep documents and procedures required to maintain the quality of the service updated.
  • Mitigated potential procedure discrepancies by running ad hoc reports and implementing changes to improve service and experience.
  • Manages the business resilience program, developing best practices to optimize adaptability and mitigate procedure and/or operation risk.

SAAS CUSTOMER SUPPORT AMERICAS MANAGER

Micro Focus
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Supervise and manage Tier 1 and 2 support operations, ensuring compliance with company regulations and procedures.
  • Conduct 1:1 coaching sessions to enhance employee performance and operational efficiency.
  • Make strategic decisions at the contractual level, influencing policies and service agreements.
  • Analyze team performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement development strategies.
  • Review fiscal quarter results, leveraging data insights, client feedback, and key metrics for informed decision-making. Evaluate existing procedures and conduct requirement analyses, structuring improvements for streamlined operations and KPI compliance.
  • Ensure timely updates and distribution of new procedures, proactively identifying gaps to maintain service accuracy and resolution efficiency.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Maintain and review critical documentation, ensuring procedural integrity and consistent service quality.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

TEAM LEAD

Micro Focus
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Lead administrative-level discussions with various business units to drive service improvements.
  • Monitor key performance metrics and engage with stakeholders to ensure operational excellence.
  • Deliver superior customer support to internal and external clients, assisting with account management and essential service maintenance.
  • Identify and mitigate procedural discrepancies by running ad hoc reports and implementing strategic improvements to enhance service quality.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

Specialist - Training and Quality

Concentrix
11.2012 - 10.2015
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development activities related to training and quality assurance methodologies.
  • Implemented a process for tracking employee progress through training programs, allowing for better analysis of program effectiveness and individual growth.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings focused on addressing quality issues and implementing corrective action plans.
  • Implemented an e-learning platform that increased accessibility to training resources and improved skill development among staff members.
  • Streamlined onboarding process for new hires, reducing time-to-productivity and increasing overall satisfaction.
  • Created engaging training materials in various formats, including videos, presentations, and interactive exercises, catering to diverse learning preferences.
  • Collaborated with department heads to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training initiatives accordingly.
  • Partnered with subject matter experts to ensure that training content was accurate, relevant, and uptodate.
  • Established a centralized repository for all training materials simplifying access for employees seeking professional growth opportunities.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

USAM
San José
05.2022 - 01.2025

Certification - SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK

SAFE
05.2001 -

Certification - ITIL FOUNDATION

EXIN
05.2001 -

Certification - Business Innovation

USAM & AREANDINA
05.2001 -

Skills

Adaptability

Team Training

Leadership

Analytical Thinking and Communication Skills

Attention to Detail and Time Management

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Experience with different help desk tools (ticketing system, phone, chat)

KPI tracking

Employee training

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational efficiency

Timeline

BBA - Business Administration

USAM
05.2022 - 01.2025

SAAS TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER

Open Text
01.2019 - 04.2025

SAAS CUSTOMER SUPPORT AMERICAS MANAGER

Micro Focus
01.2019 - 01.2022

TEAM LEAD

Micro Focus
01.2016 - 01.2019

Specialist - Training and Quality

Concentrix
11.2012 - 10.2015

Certification - SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK

SAFE
05.2001 -

Certification - ITIL FOUNDATION

EXIN
05.2001 -

Certification - Business Innovation

USAM & AREANDINA
05.2001 -
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