Service Desk Operations Specialist and Support Lead (SME), Woolworths Group Limited, In my previous role as Service Desk Service Desk Operations Specialist and Support Lead (SME) my role was to provide Project delivery and 1st level BAU support process to our offshore service desk team for all IT related Projects that affect all areas of our business. From Stores to DC to Online. This includes communications, writing of documentation, training, reviewing current processes and escalation of incidents. My other responsibilities include, incident process, incident escalations, technical assistance and processes across our 1st level service desk. My other tasks involve proactively identifying and driving continuous improvement within our service desk and vendor partners to ensure we are maintaining exceptional customer service & driving operational efficiencies for Woolworths' sites locally and internationally. This includes managing and assisting the team in driving resolution of incidents which impact the business. Other tasks included working with both business and other IT groups to agree on best practice for supporting our business. I ensured The Service Desk were adhering to processes and assist in performance and service quality as well as Identify opportunities to improve break/fix efficiency, ensure all work around/fixes are in place and all documentation are updated as required, provide coaching and technical support to The Service Desk staff when required, provide input into support standards and practices. In the project space my role had a very important part in delivering new projects seamlessly into the desk for BAU support, this includes identifying requirements for The Service Desk across all projects and all trading banners including online. I provide input into System and Application, Service Levels, templates and document design and negotiate changes to processes for key vendors and customers. I also facilitate/drive and Owned technical and operational improvements to benefit Our Service Desk and close partners. This also includes training and feedback programs for The Service Desk staff, as well as contributing to a positive team environment.