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Charlene Sciberras

Head of Operations
Lija,Malta

Summary

Detail-oriented, committed and hardworking Operations Service Manager successful at improving operations through efficiency updates, cost control strategies and profit management optimization. Swift problem solver with quick and effective solutions to wide array of issues. Skilled in organizing, delegating and overseeing tasks with a hands-on management style.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Head of Operations

Opex Ltd
Malta, Malta
03.2022 - Current
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity - ongoing
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Created methods to integrate functions, optimize processes and prepare staff through proactive training.
  • Developed solutions to address complex issues and operational gaps.
  • Oversaw change management efforts to support implementation of critical initiatives driving technology, process and culture changes.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Supervised staff of 60/70 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Recruited and developed employees for CS, HR and Administration department.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Provided management oversight and operational control of assigned projects
  • Supervised and performed human resource management functions
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development

Head of HR and Office Admin

Opex Ltd
Malta, Malta
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 60/70 employees.
  • Collaborated with legal and payroll team to review employee paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding for 43 new employees.
  • Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
  • Reduced process lags by accurately managing confidential records for staff members.
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Created organizational filing systems.
  • Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Kept detailed records of supplies and office equipment use to budget and make orders for new supplies.
  • Organised company events.
  • Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
  • Reviewed client and staff feedback and made appropriate business adjustments to meet needs and address concerns.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules such as Office Move.
  • Decreased employee turnover by 50% through the first three months from joining the company.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Improved team morale by resolving employee inquiries on payroll, training, career progression and communication matters to name few.

Country Manager

Bolt Food
Malta
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making.
  • Recruited, trained and coached 45-member team to support company growth.
  • Supervised operational costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Implemented Marketing and Sales strategies to elevate brand awareness and increase market share in existing markets.
  • Devised promotional and campaign plans together with the marketing team to enhance service exposure and global brand development.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed process improvements
  • Presented Regional Manager with Operational reports and go to plans.
  • Rolled out any App development related projects brought out by Headquarters locally.
  • Set OKRs for Head of Departments and team members to ensure everyone is aligned with company's plans.
  • Liaised with local authorities, set up Operational policies and procedures
  • Liaised with Headquarters in discussions related to PR matters, participated in creation and execution of action plans.
  • Created spreadsheets using google sheets for daily, weekly and monthly reporting and automated processes for overall overall efficiency.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Food Operations Manager

Bolt Food Malta Ltd
Malta
11.2019 - 04.2021

Established Courier Operations at Bolt Food in Malta and Gozo

  • Recruited, trained and lead a team of 4 Operations Specialists
  • Managed stock control and inventory checks
  • Wrote and Documented Operational SOPs
  • Managed supply performance, including. Partnerships with self employed Couriers and Fleet Owners, bonus allocation, monitored courier pricing and discussed Courier operational budgets.
  • Dealt with Supply issues
  • Conducted market research
  • Set up courier communication strategy and channels
  • Produced weekly, monthly and quarterly Courier performance reports
  • Managed and Monitored level of quality of 1400+ service providers
  • Set up of Google Databases + automations using Zapier & python & Google script.
  • Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
  • Optimized organizational operations and facilitated decision-making by examining problem-solving concepts, including quantitative methods and techniques.

International Markets;

  • Assisted with international expansion projects as well as Courier Operations in different markets, mainly Cyprus, Tunisia, Poland and Ghana

Group Admin and Operations Manager

TXF Tech / Holding co for Bolt Food Malta Ltd
Malta
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements for five companies.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
  • Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into XERO accounting system.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
  • Used XERO & Google Sheets to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
  • Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees, including calculating taxes, vacation and sick time.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.

Accounts and Payroll Clerk

Payroll Malta affiliate to Konnekt Search & Selection
Malta
08.2019 - 10.2019

Client Relationship Manager/Recruitment Specialist

Konnekt Search & Selection
Malta
02.2016 - 08.2019

Commercial Manager

Medex Container Services Ltd affiliate to John Ripard & Son (Shipping)Ltd
Malta
05.2005 - 01.2016

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Business Management

University of Malta
Malta

Skills

    Business planning

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Software

Google Sheets

Python Script

Zapier Automations Software

XERO Software

Microsoft office

Timeline

Head of Operations

Opex Ltd
03.2022 - Current

Head of HR and Office Admin

Opex Ltd
10.2021 - 03.2022

Country Manager

Bolt Food
05.2021 - 10.2021

Food Operations Manager

Bolt Food Malta Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2021

Group Admin and Operations Manager

TXF Tech / Holding co for Bolt Food Malta Ltd
11.2019 - 07.2020

Accounts and Payroll Clerk

Payroll Malta affiliate to Konnekt Search & Selection
08.2019 - 10.2019

Client Relationship Manager/Recruitment Specialist

Konnekt Search & Selection
02.2016 - 08.2019

Commercial Manager

Medex Container Services Ltd affiliate to John Ripard & Son (Shipping)Ltd
05.2005 - 01.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Business Management

University of Malta
Charlene SciberrasHead of Operations