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JOAN NGONGODI

Nairobi County,Embakasi East Sub County

Summary

Customer experience and operations specialist with 10+ years of experience driving innovation, service transformation, and process improvement. Known for designing practical solutions, leading cross functional initiatives, and improving both operational efficiency and the overall customer experience. Recognized for impactful innovation projects, training development, and delivering measurable results. I bring strong business acumen, collaborative leadership, excellent problem solving capabilities, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation. I lead by example and thrive in fast paced, environments where service excellence and operational integrity are essential.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations Manager, Customer Experience

Kenya Airways
Nairobi, Nairobi
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive onboarding and training programs for new employees, accelerating their integration into the team environment.
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and achieve business objectives.
  • Facilitated change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during organizational restructuring efforts or process overhauls.
  • Streamlined operations processes for increased efficiency and enhanced customer experiences.

Travel Documents Executive

Kenya Airways
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2018 - 06.2024

•Ensured all passengers boarded on Kenya Airways (KQ) and Customer Airlines flights are adequately documented.

•Implemented regulations and document verification procedures to ensure compliance in case of passengers returned due to improper travel documents.

•Managed complex issues resulting from verification procedures enforcement to reduce impact on customer service level.

•During operations, collaborated with Airport authorities, Foreign Embassy Officials and other Kenya Airways departments to ensure enforcement of immigration regulations and timely identification of violations.

•Supported governmental authorities and internal Security during investigations resulting from fraudulent
documents identification.

•Provided support on Travel Document expertise support to the rest of the team and across the network.

•Created internal reports to accurately communicate trends and inspections outcomes to Ground
Services Management.

Customer Service Agent

Kenya Airways
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2012 - 02.2018
  • Ensured compliance to all relevant policies, processes and procedures was achieved so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

    •Promoted and maintained by a positive safety culture, a healthy, secure and cost-effective operation for Kenya Airways and Customer Airlines operations and ensured compliance with the relevant industry/legislative requirements and company procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

    •Provided efficient, high quality customer service in day to day operations for Kenya Airways and Customer Airlines at all customer touch points according to the agreed Service Level Agreements and Company Policies in order to delight the customer and improve the overall customer experience at JKIA.

    •Disseminated information as appropriate to passengers and 3 Party service providers in order to
    eliminate lapses in service delivery resulting from lack of information.

    •Implemented departure and arrival processes in strict compliance and accordance to the laid down safety and security procedures and in a timely manner in order to guarantee consistency in punctuality (OTP, baggage delivery, Meeting and escorting passengers to/from flights, passenger screening/profiling).

    •Maximized revenue through collection of excess baggage charges, change of reservation charges, ticket sales and service charges while maintaining high quality customer service at all touch points.

    •Implemented efficient procedures and best practices in document verification in order to minimise risks to the airline without compromising on customer service.

Internship Customer Service Agent

Kenya Airways
Nairobi, Other
01.2012 - 04.2012
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Education

MBA - Digital Strategic And Operations Management

London Metropolitan University
London United Kingdom
01.2026 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business/Economics

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Nairobi
09.2016 - 12.2022

Strategic Management

International Business Management Institute (IBMI)
Germany
01.2023 - 04.2023

Skills

Operations management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Process improvement

Operations monitoring

Data analysis

Operational efficiency

KPI tracking

Decision-making

Planning and implementation

Customer retention

Strategic planning

Customer relationship management

Project management

Change management

Project leadership

Process flows

Process improvements

Cross-functional collaboration

Solutions development

Interests

Volunteering to the community especially young boys and girls about lifeskills

Playing and watching Basketball

Travelling

Timeline

MBA - Digital Strategic And Operations Management

London Metropolitan University
01.2026 - Current

Operations Manager, Customer Experience

Kenya Airways
06.2024 - Current

Strategic Management

International Business Management Institute (IBMI)
01.2023 - 04.2023

Travel Documents Executive

Kenya Airways
02.2018 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business/Economics

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
09.2016 - 12.2022

Customer Service Agent

Kenya Airways
07.2012 - 02.2018

Internship Customer Service Agent

Kenya Airways
01.2012 - 04.2012
JOAN NGONGODI