Kennedy Lukilah
@kennedylukilah
Seasoned Service Delivery and Project Management Professional with 15+ years experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Service Delivery and Project Management Professional with over 15 years of experience in BPO, research, and trust and safety operations. My expertise lies in leading large-scale, cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, revenue growth, and client satisfaction. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven strategies and innovative solutions to optimize processes and deliver measurable results.
Throughout my career, I have successfully directed Trust and Safety content moderation operations, achieving accuracy scores above 94% and enhancing global user safety. My role as an Independent Consultant has allowed me to advise multiple clients, including a global tech startup, on BPO strategies, resulting in a 20% improvement in operational efficiency. I thrive in multicultural environments and am dedicated to empowering global teams to deliver operational excellence and drive innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Advised multiple clients, including a global tech startup, on BPO strategies, achieving a 20% improvement in operational efficiency within six months. Designed and implemented tailored workflows for data annotation projects, reducing turnaround times by 25% while maintaining quality standards above 95%. Collaborated with small-to-medium enterprises to optimize their content moderation processes, r
Service Delivery Manager
Teleperformance
Mar 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Directed Trust and Safety content moderation operations, maintaining accuracy scores above 94% and enhancing global user safety. Introduced daily policy knowledge refresher sessions, reducing policy errors by 15% and boosting compliance rates. Strengthened client communication, resulting in additional subprojects and a revenue increase from €200K to €550K per month.
Senior Project Manager
Stepwise
Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)
Managed Computer Vision & Natural Language Processing projects, consistently exceeding quality and delivery benchmarks. Introduced milestone tracking and risk mitigation measures, reducing project delays by 20%. Strengthened cross-functional collaboration, fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency.
Oversaw Trust and Safety operations with a team of 200+, maintaining quality scores above 95%. Scaled project teams from 20 to 300 within six months, resulting in consistent revenue growth and internal stakeholder satisfaction. Aligned leadership teams to a shared vision, fostering team motivation and performance consistency.
Account Manager
Samasource Kenya Limited
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Collaborated with clients to implement weekly calibration sessions, improving quality and trust. Expanded workflows to meet growing client demands while ensuring service excellence. Scaled project operations from 30 to 280 agents in under 7 months while surpassing KPIs.
CATI/Call Center Manager
Ipsos
Apr 2011 - Nov 2016 (5 years 7 months)
Directed end-to-end operations for over 50 research projects annually, achieving an average survey accuracy rate of 95%+. Managed a team of 40+ call center agents conducting political, economic, and cultural research across multiple markets. Enhanced survey design accuracy by collaborating closely with scripting and data analysis teams, ensuring actionable client insights.
Call Center Team Leader
KenCall EPZ Limited
Jul 2007 - Apr 2011 (3 years 9 months)
Supervised a team of 15\u201320 agents, ensuring optimal call volume management and adherence to quality standards. Upskilled team members to deliver superior customer service, boosting client retention rates.
Education
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University of South Wales
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration program, focusing on advanced business strategies and management principles. Gained expertise in various aspects of business leadership and operations.
Strathmore University
Higher Diploma, Management Information Systems (IMIS)
Obtained a Higher Diploma in Management Information Systems, focusing on the intersection of business and information technology. Developed skills in managing information systems to support organizational objectives.
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