I am a dynamic, results-driven professional with strong written and verbal communication skills, adept at mentoring and coaching teams to achieve outstanding performance. I have trained up to thirty agents, consistently exceeded targets, increased revenue, and turned challenging situations into positive outcomes. I am proficient in performance management, quality assurance, KPI optimization, and data-driven decision making. I build resilient, equitable teams through personalized coaching and innovative leadership, empowering talent to reach their full potential.

Barbara Deffner

I am a dynamic, results-driven professional with strong written and verbal communication skills, adept at mentoring and coaching teams to achieve outstanding performance. I have trained up to thirty agents, consistently exceeded targets, increased revenue, and turned challenging situations into positive outcomes. I am proficient in performance management, quality assurance, KPI optimization, and data-driven decision making. I build resilient, equitable teams through personalized coaching and innovative leadership, empowering talent to reach their full potential.

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I am a dynamic, results-driven professional with strong written and verbal communication skills, adept at mentoring and coaching teams to achieve outstanding performance. I have trained up to thirty agents, consistently exceeded targets, increased revenue, and turned challenging situations into positive outcomes.

I am proficient in performance management, quality assurance, KPI optimization, and data-driven decision making. I build resilient, equitable teams through personalized coaching and innovative leadership, empowering talent to reach their full potential.

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Work Experience

Generalist Data Annotation Expert / Generalist Evaluator Expert at Mercor
January 1, 2025 - Present
Current role focused on data annotation and evaluation of audio/video data from HAR files, tagging entities, and stationary-camera transforms; leading quality assurance and performance improvements for a remote workforce.
Mentor | Manager | Trainer Assistant | Sr CSR at Afni Inc. / Verizon
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Structured individual sessions while independently managing multiple priorities; led team performance initiatives and outbound activities for target and KPI management; delivered customer support with empathy; analyzed large datasets to balance quality and quantity; presented findings to senior management.
SAP QA Monitoring Specialist at SAP
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2019
Monitored agents for quality performance compliance within platform requirements; established protocols; aligned agent performance with business goals; conducted audits and improved processes; de-escalated challenging interactions and enhanced agent development via coaching.

Education

BA at El Rio Salado College
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

QMS Certification ISO 9001:2015 CPD certification Service Six Sigma methodologies
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
Supervisor/Manager Certification CPD Certification Service
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain and Logistics
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
Fundamentals of HIPPA Law and its Privacy Rules
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education