Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Languages
Timeline
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Jose Alves

Berlin
Jose Alves

Summary

Innovative operations leader with extensive experience in driving strategy and enhancing team performance. Renowned for critical thinking and adaptability, successfully led initiatives that reduced project timelines and improved financial outcomes. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Freshworks
Berlin, Germany

Lead Professional Services Operations & Strategy
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Strategy Implementation: Spearheaded a cross-functional initiative to standardize resource allocation that reduced time to start by 5 days in 6 months
  • Revenue Growth & Strategy: Partnered with Sales and Leadership to refine services pricing strategy, driving a 10% increase in gross margin
  • Compliance :Monitored decision-making processes related to delivery finance, guaranteeing adherence to compliance requirements.

IBM
Bratislava

Associate Business Analyst at IBM
02.2015 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Cost Control: Managed financial oversight to achieve a 10% cost reduction over two years through enhanced management practices.
  • Documentation Management: Authored process documentation to facilitate improved workflows and operational effectiveness across various departments.
  • Oversaw team operations of 9 personnel, implementing strategies that resulted in a 70% decrease in churn and improved satisfaction metrics.
  • Managed a resale business line, ensuring accountability for 10% of regional revenue and achieving a 10% increase in profit margins.

RH Mais
Porto

Customer Support Specialist
02.2001 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Provided product support and guidance to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Trained new staff on support protocols, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge transfer.

Education

FEP U. Porto – Economics And Management
Porto

Master of Science from Finance
12-2015

University Overview

FEP U. Porto – Economics And Management
Porto

Bachelor of Arts
09-2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Excellent communication

Hobbies

Hobbies
  • Being with Family and Friends
  • Playing Football, try at least once per week
  • Reading, trying one book per month, mainly history books
  • Walking, love just walking around

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Slovak
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Lead Professional Services Operations & Strategy
Freshworks
06.2021 - Current
Associate Business Analyst at IBM
IBM
02.2015 - 05.2021
Customer Support Specialist
RH Mais
02.2001 - 01.2015
FEP U. Porto – Economics And Management
Master of Science from Finance
FEP U. Porto – Economics And Management
Bachelor of Arts
Jose Alves