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Susan Reppe

Management Consultant

Susan Reppe
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Winsen (Luhe), Germany

Experience

Feb 2021 - Present
5 years 2 months
Winsen, Germany

Business Consultant

Wohl Consult

Expertise details
Position Summary
Business Consultant at Wohl Consult
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
Strategy
  • There are many leadership issues that can arise in a company.

  • Each issue is as unique as the company and its people.

  • My vision is to help small and medium-sized businesses be successful in the long term and achieve their goals.

  • I support leaders in staying physically and mentally fit while guiding their company's course.

  • Together we look at where they are now, where they want to go, and whether I can accompany them.

Apr 2014 - Dec 2020
6 years 9 months
Hamburg, Germany

Customer Care Center Manager

Philips

Expertise details
Position Summary
Customer Care Center Manager at Philips
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Customer Service
Operations
Project Management
  • Led the Customer Care Center for the Imaging Systems product area in close collaboration with sales and field service.

  • Responsible for up to 80 employees, including staffing, coaching, performance reviews, and training programs.

  • Revenue and operational responsibility for over 100,000 customer inquiries per year.

  • Established, managed, and monitored a dynamic and robust Customer Care Center and its associated remote support.

  • Ensured Customer Care Center and call processes complied with Philips guidelines.

  • Efficient capacity planning for the field service organization.

  • Defined work processes and tools and carried out projects to improve customer and employee satisfaction, service performance, and efficiency.

  • Supported and successfully implemented business transformation projects to relocate jobs abroad (outsourcing).

  • Built, managed, monitored, and led a technical help desk as well as a Customer Care Center.

  • Achieved 3rd place with the "Philips Premium Services" project in the final of the 2017 Service Management Award of the German Customer Service Association (KVD).

Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
9 months
Hamburg, Germany

Customer Care Center Team Leader

Philips

Expertise details
Position Summary
Customer Care Center Team Leader at Philips
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Customer Service
Nov 2006 - Jun 2013
6 years 8 months
Hamburg, Germany
Remote

Remote Center Manager

Philips

Expertise details
Position Summary
Remote Center Manager at Philips
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Customer Service
Operations
Apr 2000 - Oct 2006
6 years 7 months
Hamburg, Germany

Customer Service Assistant

Philips

Expertise details
Position Summary
Customer Service Assistant at Philips
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Customer Service
Nov 1998 - Mar 2000
1 year 5 months
Hamburg, Germany

Executive Assistant

Philips

Expertise details
Position Summary
Executive Assistant at Philips
Industries
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Jan 1996 - Dec 1998
3 years
Hamburg, Germany

Executive Assistant

eurolight

Expertise details
Position Summary
Executive Assistant at eurolight
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Healthcare
Manufacturing
Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Customer Service, Operations, Project Management, Human Resources, and Strategy.

Customer Service
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Project Management
Human Resources
Strategy
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Summary

Why isn't your new leader meeting your expectations?

A few weeks ago, you appointed a new department head.

What you wanted:

  • A problem solver who makes the department successful.
  • A motivator who drives your employees to top performance.
  • An empathetic leader who retains your skilled staff for the long term.
  • What you didn't expect - your leader is overwhelmed and seems helpless.

But your leader has potential! However, developing and maturing leadership skills takes time.

If you look at the future of your company with a focus on success, how much time do you have?

You know the saying: "Grass doesn't grow faster if you pull on it!"

That may be true, but with the right fertilizer and good care, growth can be optimally boosted. That's exactly what you can do for your leader. Invest in the right leadership development coaching.

I was in a leadership role for 20 years and know what matters and where the pitfalls are. It was always important to me that my leadership team developed a sustainable understanding and behavior of leadership - in the sense of a modern and employee-oriented leadership culture.

I made this intention my calling. I know that good guidance at the start of a leadership career has a lasting impact on leadership behavior. You will see it in employee and customer satisfaction. Ultimately, it drives your company's growth.

You are in the right place with me if you want for your new leader...

  • a role model with the expertise of an experienced leader
  • a sparring partner
  • a source of ideas for handling conflict situations
  • to develop sustainable leadership behavior for your company
  • ideas and solutions for optimizing everyday leadership processes

I am happy to look behind the scenes to develop the right strategy and solution for the individual challenges your leader faces.

Use my expert knowledge in organizational development, outsourcing, process optimization, and transformation for your next level.

Skills

  • Business Process Optimization
  • Outsourcing
  • Operational Excellence

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 1998

International Management School Malente

Bachelor · International Business Administration · Malente, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Advanced Certified Philips End2End Lean Leadership

Six Sigma Green Belt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Healthcare 15.5 y
Avg length 4 y 3 m
Longest experience 6 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Business Consultant, Customer Care Center Manager, Customer Care Center Team Leader
Main industries Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Main business areas Customer Service, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 2

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Where is Susan based?

Susan is based in Winsen (Luhe), Germany.

What languages does Susan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Susan have?

Susan has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Susan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 3 months. Note that Susan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Susan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Susan would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Consultant, Customer Care Center Manager, Customer Care Center Team Leader.

What is Susan's latest experience?

Susan's most recent position is Business Consultant at Wohl Consult.

What companies has Susan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Susan has worked for Wohl Consult.

Which industries is Susan most experienced in?

Susan is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Susan most experienced in?

Susan is most experienced in business areas like Customer Service, Operations, and Project Management. Susan also has some experience in Human Resources and Strategy.

Which industries has Susan worked in recently?

Susan has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Susan worked in recently?

Susan has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Strategy.

What is Susan's education?

Susan holds a Bachelor in International Business Administration from International Management School Malente.

Does Susan have any certificates?

Susan has 2 certificates. These include: Advanced Certified Philips End2End Lean Leadership and Six Sigma Green Belt.

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