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Claudia C.-Process Analysis and Optimization

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Bochum, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

Process Analysis and Optimization

Pferdezüchterverband

Position summary
Process Analysis and Optimization at Pferdezüchterverband
Industries
Agriculture
Business areas
Operations
Jul 2024 - Jan 2026

Sparring and Consulting on Customer Service Transformation in the Energy Sector

Unspecified Energy Network Operator

Position summary
Sparring and Consulting on Customer Service Transformation in the Energy Sector at Unspecified Energy Network Operator
Industries
Energy
Business areas
Customer Service
Project Management
  • Creating structured action roadmaps with goals, KPIs, and responsibilities
  • Building and using dashboards to continuously monitor relevant KPIs and measure performance
  • Creating a handbook on KPI interactions/dependencies and action plans for improvement
  • Developing a communication plan to support the transformation
  • Creating role profiles for the target state “New SetUp”
  • Supporting the setup of new knowledge management
  • Managing agile implementation projects with internal teams and external service providers
  • Preparing results and recommendations for different target groups (stakeholders and management)
  • Creating a framework (standards, structures, and processes) for ISO 18295-1 certification
  • Assessing the cost-effectiveness of current measures
  • Coaching on “Resilience in Communication” and handling difficult conversations
  • Preparing an RFP for a 1st-level contact center service provider
  • Preparing and setting up the partner management structure
Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

Consultant

Regional Energy Provider (B2C)

Position summary
Consultant at Regional Energy Provider (B2C)
Industries
Energy
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Customer Service
  • Documenting, restructuring, and visualizing customer service processes
  • Developing and delivering a training program for hotline staff
  • Independently implementing targeted measures to improve customer-retention KPIs across the customer journey
Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

Consultant

Unspecified NGO

Position summary
Consultant at Unspecified NGO
Business areas
Customer Service
Operations
Quality Assurance
  • Designing customer service (content, KPIs, quality management)
  • Aligning voice, non-voice, and in-person teams
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

Consultant and Coach

Concedra

Position summary
Consultant and Coach at Concedra
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Customer Service
Sales
  • Improving efficiency in telephone-based customer acquisition
  • Coaching
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

Consultant and Coach

Regional Energy Provider (B2C)

Position summary
Consultant and Coach at Regional Energy Provider (B2C)
Industries
Energy
Business areas
Customer Service
Operations
Project Management
  • Set up and developed call framework processes to increase efficiency (quantitative and qualitative)
  • Supported the ramp-up and go-live of a new hotline
  • Coached managers on operational management
  • Mapped, analyzed, and documented customer journeys with a focus on customer retention and reducing churn
  • Identified and assessed critical drop-off points, touchpoints, and customer moments
  • Developed and implemented specific measures to increase the retention rate
  • Managed agile implementation projects with internal teams and external service providers
Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

Consultant and Trainer

Unspecified Bank

Position summary
Consultant and Trainer at Unspecified Bank
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business areas
Human Resources
  • Designed and delivered workshops on leadership development (Service Team Leaders)
  • Topics: Leading remotely, employment law for team leaders, day-to-day operational management, situational leadership, working effectively with reports
  • Additional coaching based on individual needs
Jul 2020 - Present

Independent Consultant in the junokai Network

junokai GmbH

Position summary
Independent Consultant in the junokai Network at junokai GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Telecommunication
Business areas
Customer Service
Human Resources
Project Management
  • PMO (Agile IT Transformation in Telecommunications), liaison role between communication and project organization
  • Focus areas: HeartMath resilience training, process management, interim management, leadership development (focus on team leadership), KPI management, communication strategies, sales in customer service
  • Set up and expanded inbound and outbound service units
  • Managed agile implementation projects with internal teams and external service providers
Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

Interim Manager and Consultant for junokai

Concardis GmbH

Position summary
Interim Manager and Consultant for junokai at Concardis GmbH
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business areas
Customer Service
Human Resources
  • Supported the organization during a change process
  • Set up and implemented leadership processes for “Leading Remotely”
  • Coached the team leaders in charge
  • Assessed communication training needs
  • Delivered communication coaching
  • Designed and delivered initiatives to increase NPS
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

Interim Sales Manager, Inbound Sales for Unitymedia

Capita Süd GmbH

Position summary
Interim Sales Manager, Inbound Sales for Unitymedia at Capita Süd GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Customer Service
Project Management
Sales
  • Developed and aligned the project plan with stakeholders and the client
  • Mapped, analyzed, and documented customer journeys with a focus on customer retention
  • Identified and assessed critical drop-off points, touchpoints, and customer moments
  • Developed and delivered specific measures to increase the retention rate
  • Analyzed existing processes (technology, communication, leadership)
  • Restructured existing team leader processes and set up new ones
  • Documented processes, developed new KPIs, and set up a continuous improvement process to optimize KPIs
  • Designed and delivered training sessions and workshops for team leaders
  • Implemented new team leader processes
May 2019 - Jul 2019

Consultant and Trainer in Knowledge Transfer and KPI Management

Unspecified Bank

Position summary
Consultant and Trainer in Knowledge Transfer and KPI Management at Unspecified Bank
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Finance
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

Communication Training and Coaching Project (Inbound Sales) for Unitymedia

Capita Süd GmbH

Position summary
Communication Training and Coaching Project (Inbound Sales) for Unitymedia at Capita Süd GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Customer Service
Sales
Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

Customer Service Process Restructuring Project

Badenova AG & Co. KG

Position summary
Customer Service Process Restructuring Project at Badenova AG & Co. KG
Industries
Utilities
Business areas
Customer Service
  • Mapping, analyzing, and documenting customer journeys with a focus on customer retention and reducing churn rate
  • Identifying and assessing critical drop-off points, touchpoints, and customer moments
  • Developing and implementing specific measures (processes and communication) to increase the retention rate
Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

Senior Consultant

KANO4U

Position summary
Senior Consultant at KANO4U
Industries
Energy
Insurance
Telecommunication
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Customer Service
Marketing
  • Customer retention projects across various industries (energy providers, insurance, telecommunications, fuel distribution) (B2C/B2B)
  • Mapping, analyzing, and documenting customer journeys with a focus on customer retention
  • Identifying and assessing critical drop-off points, touchpoints, and customer moments
  • Developing specific measures to increase the retention rate
Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

Customer Service Team Lead

BIG Direkt gesund

Position summary
Customer Service Team Lead at BIG Direkt gesund
Industries
Insurance
Business areas
Customer Service
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Restructuring customer service
  • Project lead for the company-wide tender for an omnichannel solution
  • Developing a routing concept for all customer-facing departments
  • Establishing customer service quality management
  • Team leadership
  • Mapping, analyzing, and documenting customer journeys with a focus on member retention and acquisition
Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

Sales Project Lead

Avocis West GmbH

Position summary
Sales Project Lead at Avocis West GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Project Management
Sales
  • Outbound Sales Vodafone
Jan 2007 - Jun 2014

Account Manager

SYKES Enterprises Bochum GmbH & Co. KG

Position summary
Account Manager at SYKES Enterprises Bochum GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Finance
Human Resources
Project Management
  • P&L responsibility for various inbound and outbound projects
  • Planning and implementation of new projects
  • Forecasting (Financial, Volume, Staffing)
  • Staff development
  • Design and delivery of assessment centers (Agent, Team Lead, Program Manager)
Mar 2002 - Dec 2006

Freelance Trainer

IHK Mittleres Ruhrgebiet

Position summary
Freelance Trainer at IHK Mittleres Ruhrgebiet
Industries
Government and Administration
Business areas
Customer Service
  • Customer service communication
Jul 1999 - Dec 2006

Trainer, Team Manager, Program Manager

SYKES Enterprises Bochum GmbH & Co. KG

Position summary
Trainer, Team Manager, Program Manager at SYKES Enterprises Bochum GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Customer Service
Human Resources
Project Management

Industry experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Telecommunication, Information Technology, Government and Administration, Energy, and Insurance.

Professional Services
Telecommunication
Information Technology
Government and Administration
Energy
Insurance
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Human Resources, Customer Service, Finance, Business Intelligence, and Quality Assurance.

Project Management
Human Resources
Customer Service
Finance
Business Intelligence
Quality Assurance
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Summary

I have built a career in optimizing processes and customer journeys across various industries, including energy, finance, telecom, and more. I focus on identifying key touchpoints, improving KPIs and retention, and implementing clear, structured strategies that drive performance. My experience ranges from creating dashboards and action plans to coaching leaders and managing agile projects, always ensuring precise execution and measurable results.

I use a hands-on approach to reshape processes, foster collaboration, and guide transformation efforts. With a strong foundation in process analysis and optimization, I deliver structured solutions that enhance customer service and operational efficiency, keeping the focus on sustainable business growth and continuous improvement.

Skills

  • Heartmath Resilience Training

  • Process Management

  • Interim Management

  • Leadership Development (Focus On Team Leaders)

  • Kpi Management

  • Communication Strategies

  • Service Sales

  • Setting Up And Expanding Inbound And Outbound Service Units

  • Managing Agile Implementation Projects With Internal Teams And External Service Providers

  • Ms Office

  • Sap Cic

  • Jira

  • Confluence

  • Sabio (Serviceware Knowledge)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1998

Ruhr Universität Bochum

Romance Studies · Bochum, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Further Training in Identifying AI Use Cases

Further Training in Leadership and AI

HeartMath® Coach and Trainerin

1x1 of Written Customer Service

pro!scripta

Scrum Outside IT

Hello Agile

Personal – and Business Coaching

sgd

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Experience

Total positions 19
Experience in Professional Services 21.5 y
Avg length 1 y 10 m
Longest experience 7 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles Process Analysis and Optimization, Sparring and Consulting on Customer Service Transformation in the Energy Sector, Consultant
Main industries Professional Services, Telecommunication, Information Technology
Main business areas Project Management, Human Resources, Customer Service

Qualifications

Certifications earned 7
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Claudia is based in Bochum, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Claudia speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Claudia has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Claudia has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Claudia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Claudia would be well-suited for roles such as: Process Analysis and Optimization, Sparring and Consulting on Customer Service Transformation in the Energy Sector, Consultant.

Claudia's most recent position is Process Analysis and Optimization at Pferdezüchterverband.

In recent years, Claudia has worked for Pferdezüchterverband, Unspecified Energy Network Operator, Regional Energy Provider (B2C), Unspecified NGO, and Concedra.

Claudia is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Information Technology. Claudia also has some experience in Government and Administration, Energy, and Insurance.

Claudia is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Customer Service. Claudia also has some experience in Finance, Business Intelligence, and Quality Assurance.

Claudia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Telecommunication.

Claudia has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Project Management, and Human Resources.

Claudia attended Ruhr Universität Bochum for Romance Studies.

Claudia has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Further Training in Identifying AI Use Cases, Further Training in Leadership and AI, and HeartMath® Coach and Trainerin.

Claudia will be available full-time from January 2027.

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