Expivia Interaction Marketing Group Inc.

Thomas Laird serves as the CEO of the distinguished USA contact center outsourcing company, Expivia Interaction Marketing Group. An industry trailblazer, he is the creator/host of the popular podcast "Advice from a Call Center Geek" and author of the companion book, "Advice from a Call Center Geek 3.0". His notable contributions to the industry have earned him recognition as a Top 25 CX and Contact Center thought leader by ICMI.

Under his leadership since 2011, Expivia has flourished from a modest team of four to a dynamic workforce of over 600 dedicated professionals. The company's remarkable growth trajectory was acknowledged when it received the 2016 Erie PA Startup of the Year award.

Expivia's approach seamlessly melds the capabilities of a quality-focused contact center with a forward-thinking software company. By leveraging state-of-the-art technology such as Speech Analytics, AI, WFO, API Integrations, and Advanced Routing Techniques, and combining it with tried-and-true education and employee engagement strategies, Expivia has established itself as a benchmark in contact center outsourcing.

In addition to his role at Expivia, Thomas has the privilege of serving on the NICE CXone Executive Advisory Board and the NICE Cxone Omni-channel Board. These selective panels consist of NICE CXone customers who provide crucial insights to guide the development of new products, features, and future innovations.

Before founding Expivia, Thomas led the contact center operations for a large BPO specializing in financial services. This experience provided him the opportunity to manage numerous service and sales programs for the majority of the top 15 largest financial institutions in the USA.

As a further testament to his expertise, Thomas's book on call center operations, "Advice from a Call Center Geek 3.0", is available on Amazon. His podcast of the same name consistently draws a large audience, recently surpassing 175,000 total downloads. 

www.expiviausa.com.

Author of two call center operations and strategy books published on Amazon and available in digital and paperback.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WT6KHBH

Author of "Advice from a Call Center Geek! and "Advice from a Call Center Geek 3.0!"

OttoQa

Leading the transformative journey at OttoQA, where we are integrating cutting-edge AI solutions like ChatGPT to revolutionize quality assurance for contact centers. Our mission is to elevate the QA process for contact centers, steering them away from traditional spreadsheets towards more intelligent and adaptive solutions. With a deep belief in the power of artificial intelligence, we're building a community of forward-thinkers, innovators, and industry disruptors. As we prepare for our pre-launch, I am committed to driving excellence, embracing innovation, and positioning OttoQA as a beacon of the next-gen QA landscape!

Chief Executive Officer

Expivia Digital

Expivia Digital (ExD) is a technology spin-out of Expivia Interaction Marketing and will be one of the first high-end, full-service, outsourced customer service providers for NFT (Non-Fungible Token) and Web3 project development companies. 

ExD is creating an enhanced customer service and support system for these digital currency production companies to enhance their customer’s success and increase the value of the NFT’s being minted.

Advice from a Call Center Geek Podcast

"Advice from a Call Center Geek" is the #1 weekly podcast in the contact center industry, focusing on providing actionable insights to help supervisors, managers, and executives operate their contact centers at optimal levels. 

This podcast highlights technology, training, operations, and industry trends, offering perspectives from industry leaders on the current state and future direction of the industry.

The podcast is hosted by Tom Laird, the founder and CEO of the award-winning Expivia Interaction Marketing Group, and an ICMI Top 25 Contact Center thought leader. With 25 years of experience across all facets of contact center operations, Tom shares the highlights of his experience to change how call centers are run. His past expertise has enabled him to run many service and sales programs for most of the top 15 largest financial institutions in the USA.

As the top-rated podcast in the call center space, we currently have around 4,000-5,000 downloads per month and are closing in on a total of 170,000 downloads. Our listenership is highly targeted toward contact center managers and C-level executives.

Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform or on the online home of ACG here:
expiviausa.com/podcasts

Creator and Host

ICMI

Named one of the Top 25 most influential thought leaders in the contact center and CX space for 2022.

ICMI Top 25 Contact Center and CX Thought Leader 2022

Telatron Marketing Group, Inc.

I was in charge of the P&L and operations of a 700 seat BPO Call Center with a focus in the financial services industry.

Head of Call Center Operations

As a Production Supervisors I was in charge of a team of between 16 to 20 representatives.    I was to make sure that each individual team member met and exceeded their individual goals for specific programs. 

Responsibilities included: 
• Daily team and individual attendance 
• Making sure each team member met or exceed their individual daily goals 
• Motivating and leading the representatives 
• Providing weekly agent analysis reports to the AM Production Coordinator

Production Supervisor

Join our Linkedin Group  (Call Center Tips and Tactics): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/ 

Hi There!

I am the founder and CEO of the award-winning Expivia Interaction Marketing Group. Expivia is a USA BPO omnichannel contact center located in Pennsylvania. I have 25 years of experience in all facets of contact center operations.  

Expivia is a bridge between a high-quality contact center and a high-tech software company.  We have integrated the latest technology (Speech Analytics, AI, WFO, Chatbots, API Integrations, Advanced Routing Techniques) with time-tested education and employee engagement tactics to create what we believe is the new standard in call center outsourcing.

I have the honor of being a member of the NICE inContact ICVC Board. The iCVC is a select group of inContact customers selected to join as trusted advisors to help InContact validate ideas for new products and features and plans for future innovations.

Prior to starting Expivia, I was the head of call center operations for a large BPO that specialized in financial services.  Having this past know-how has given me the honor of running many services and sales programs for most of the top 15 largest financial institutions in the USA.

I am also the author of the call center operations book "Advice from a Call Center Geek" which can be found on Amazon.  I also host a weekly podcast by the same name (Advice from a Call center Geek) and it can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Sticher, Google Play or here:
https://expiviausa.com/call-center-geek-podcast/

For more info on Advice from a Call Center Geek:
Text me: 814.247.0366
Follow Tom: @tlaird_expivia
Join our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeek
Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/
Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/ (Call Center Tips and Tactics)
Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIMsfiynnK02IKwPZZmxmg

Thomas Laird

Boston Scientific

Responsible for further developing the EDUCARE site and building the strategic roadmap for global medical education digital platforms for the Neuromodulation Division within Boston Scientific. This leadership position offers more opportunities to drive the division expansion in the digital and simulated spaces to elevate Medical Education.

Primary focus is leading a team of Med Ed Specialists all with varying roles and responsibilities. This role provides me a broader understanding of the NMD business, the overall industry, plus internal processes and systems. One goal of many is to explore new ways to operate at the most optimal levels across the organization.

Associate Director of Digital Medical Education, Neuromodulation Business Unit

Led the Neuromodulation Business Unit in project development, strategy, execution, and management of the new online medical education platform, EDUCARE. This comprehensive site offers online training, learning, and clinically relevant resources for Healthcare Professionals worldwide.

Guided medical education content development and strategy plans in conjunction with subject matter experts in all four Neuromod therapies (Pain & Brain). The main objective was to grow and expand our reach and to evolve our digital presence and positively impact the Med Ed space.

This leadership position provided continuous opportunities to learn, collaborate, and evolve with cross-functional key stakeholders in Neuromod and also across all Boston Scientific Business Units globally.

Senior Manager, Medical Education, Neuromod Business Unit Lead for EDUCARE

Pioneered and executed a multitude of digital, simulated, and e-learning initiatives for the Medical Education Department. This role focused exclusively on Digital Resources and Projects in the U.S. and some international endeavors as well.

Med Ed Manager II, Digital Resources & Projects, U.S.

Established course curriculum, learning objectives and training agendas for new and established products and procedures. Interfaced with senior management to ensure education and clinical training programs aligned with company goals. Managed area budget in collaboration with national funding. 

Executed and maintained provider consulting agreements. Organized cadaver surgical training for physicians and educational workshops for health care providers. Led digital education and e-learning initiative for Clinical Education.

Medical Education Manager I, Northeast Sales Area

Specialized in Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) sales to Pain Management Physicians, Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic Spine Surgeons. Educated, supported and cared for patients regularly. Partnered with Pain Specialists to achieve optimal patient outcomes during SCS trial phase. Managed a Clinical Specialist, coached through challenges, provided professional development opportunities and motivated to ensure strong performance.

Territory Manager, Sales

Pfizer

Developed key relationships with physicians and staff within specified territory to promote company products and influence sales. Presented technical, scientific and product related information to potential and current customers. Provided recent product data and approved indications to ensure appropriate use of products.

Healthcare Representative, Sales

Leader in Med Tech Education with wide-ranging experience in project management, situational leadership, curriculum design, building partnerships, leading teams, and clinical education program strategies and execution. 

Adept in strengthening physician and HCP interactions, content design & development, digital education, adult learning, healthcare sales, and territory optimization.  Strong technical, clinical and business insight with poise working across all business units while leading projects in conjunction with various cross functions to achieve customer and company objectives. 

Dedicated to achieving optimal results through developing key connections, dynamic leadership, and through constant innovation.

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Thomas Laird

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