Bedan Willys
@bedanwillys
Operations manager specializing in fleet, control room, and customer- focused technical operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven operations professional with over six years of progressive experience in operations management, fleet monitoring, control room operations, and customer/technical support within vehicle tracking and logistics environments.
I have led 24/7 control room operations, coordinated asset recovery with financiers and field teams, and prepared contractual compliance reports, improving service reliability and reporting accuracy.
My strengths include process optimization, KPI and SLA management, budgeting, performance reporting, and data-driven decision making that reduced response delays and improved device turnaround times.
I am committed to continuous improvement, strong stakeholder coordination, and delivering excellent customer experiences while mentoring teams and strengthening operational controls.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
Karooooo Kenya Ltd
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Oversees 24/7 control room and fleet operations, coordinated asset recovery with financiers, and managed operational budgets and reporting to improve service reliability and compliance.
Control Room Operator
Karooooo Kenya Ltd
Jun 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 5 months)
Provided frontline technical and customer support, monitored vehicle alerts and live tracking, and supported recovery and field technicians to reduce downtime and improve first-contact resolution.
Fleet Management Analyst
Rivercross Tracking Kenya Ltd
May 2019 - May 2021 (2 years)
Managed fleet monitoring and client communications using ECTS systems, produced compliance and financed-asset reports, and coordinated device inspections to improve data accuracy and device uptime.
Customer Service Team Leader
Horizon Contact Centers
May 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Led a customer service team, conducted quality assurance and coaching, managed KPIs and onboarding to improve service quality and achieved high first-contact resolution rates.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Egerton University
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
2012 - 2016
Grade: Second Class Honors (Lower Division)
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with Second Class Honors (Lower Division).
Ramba Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2007 - 2010
Grade: B+ (68 Points)
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a grade of B+ (68 points).
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