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Catherine Gitari

Catherine Gitari

Office Administrator
Nairobi
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Summary

Personable Office Administrator with 11 years of experience prioritizing multiple tasks requiring prompt solutions. Talented problem-solver managing workloads while greeting visitors, answering incoming phone calls and fulfilling staff members' requests. Professional and welcoming in creating upbeat work environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Office Administrator

Nicholas Giitonga & Associates
Nairobi
03.2021 - Current
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Managed and properly accounted for petty cash issued to facilitate general office activities.
  • Oversaw maintenance of office facilities and equipment by collaborating with and inspecting work of repair contractors.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
  • Organized, facilitated and participated in community service efforts.
  • Facilitated office productivity, coordinating personnel schedules, quality assurance and procedural improvements.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.

Front Office Administrator

Macharia Waiganjo & Co. Advocates
Nairobi
08.2015 - 02.2021
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup, and courier services to expedite delivery.
  • Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Monitored and oversaw general cleaning of office in line with company cleanliness standards.
  • Oversaw maintenance of office facilities and equipment by collaborating with and inspecting work of repair contractors.

Education

Diploma in International Relations And Diplomacy

Kenya Polytechnic, Kenya
01.2006 - 11.2007

Skills

    Meeting coordination

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Work Availability

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Timeline

Office Administrator - Nicholas Giitonga & Associates
03.2021 - Current
Front Office Administrator - Macharia Waiganjo & Co. Advocates
08.2015 - 02.2021
Kenya Polytechnic - , Diploma in International Relations And Diplomacy
01.2006 - 11.2007
Catherine GitariOffice Administrator