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Elizabeth M Kamau

Elizabeth M Kamau

Assistant administrator
Nairobi

Summary

To work in an organization that provides challenges and gives room to improve my skills as an Administrative Assistant. Motivated and detail-orientated individual with desire to gain work experience and learn from administrative team. Applies methodical, problem-solving approach to challenging tasks. Learns quickly and offers strong digital skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Administrator

ACK St. Bartholomew Church Nyari
04.2018 - Current
  • Clerical & Logistics support for the Vicar
  • Keeping church records
  • Managing financial records (income and expenditure file)
  • Managing church petty cash
  • Generating periodical financial reports (income and expenditure)
  • Receiving and verifying offering
  • Banking church offering
  • Maintenance of church property and instruments
  • Scheduling, communicating, and coordinating church logistics with staff and ministry leaders
  • Managing employee payroll
  • Utilities Management - I ensure steady supply and efficient use of all church utilities (water, electricity etc.)
  • Participate in the planning and procurement of supplies (church and hospitality)
  • Filling statutory returns PAYE, N.H.I.F, N.S.S.F
  • Computer college:
  • Managing students database and ensure accuracy of information on recorded
  • Student registration
  • Receiving and recording college fees
  • Evaluating student attendance
  • Preparing financial reports

Receptionist

Ojiambo & CO. Advocates
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Receiving visitors
  • Sending and receiving client calls and mails
  • Record keeping
  • Typing and printing of office documents

Voter

05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Register verification & voter education, IEBC
  • Responsibilities:
  • Publicize register of voters' verification /inspection activities
  • Open and Close the register Verification/ Inspection Centre at the designated time
  • Facilitate inspection of register of voters by voters
  • Collate and submit inspection data on claims to the RVIA
  • Report the register inspection progress to the RVIA
  • Ensure security of the register of voters' inspection materials
  • Facilitate voter education activities in liaison with local stakeholders, relevant authorities and community leaders
  • Distribute and disseminate voter education material in schools, churches/mosques, health centers, markets, community centers, farms, business centers and at any other convenient places
  • Act as a link between the IEBC Constituency Election Coordinator, CSO's, CBO's and the community
  • Mobilize eligible voters to participate in voter registration and other electoral activities
  • Monitor and evaluate voter education activities by other voter education providers in the Ward
  • Prepare weekly activity reports and submit to the Constituency Coordinator

Communications Assistant

Carbonleaf Limited
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Searching and contacting prospective clients
  • Data entry
  • Filling document
  • Disseminating information
  • Answering calls

Volunteer

Karura Community Chapel
08.2014 - 03.2015

Sales Representative & Customer Care Attendant

Airtel Kenya
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction and providing professional customer support
  • Selling products and services

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Community Development

St. Paul's University
01.2018 - 04.2021

Diploma - Community Development & Social Work

Kenya Institute of Development Studies
01.2010 - 04.2013

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Gathirimu Girls High School
01.2006 - 04.2009

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

Muthurwa Primary School
01.1998 - 04.2005

Skills

ADDITIONALSKILLSMicrosoft Office package: Microsoft Word, Excel, AccessDatabase operation: Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft Outlook

Organised professional with extensive experience in scheduling meetings, managing payroll and communicating with vendors Expert in prioritising and maintaining administrative procedures Confident in reviewing progress and making independent decisions to optimise process

Organised professional with extensive experience in scheduling meetings, managing payroll and communicating with vendors Expert in prioritising and maintaining administrative procedures Confident in reviewing progress and making independent decisions to optimise process

Office supply management

Moderated space planning and design, vendor contracts and relations to preserve facilities management

Prepared materials for meetings, recorded and distributed minutes to designated recipients

Scheduled meetings and appointments for staff to discuss updates and developments

Oversaw maintenance and repairs to manage wear and tear of office facilities and equipment

Added content to department website to provide announcements and information

Processed invoices, monitored accounts receivables and tracked budget to promote bookkeeping tasks

Managed databases to maintain accurate information

Payroll administration

Updated company roster to maintain accurate records

Strategic scheduling

Motivated student seeking Assistant Administrator position Demonstrates knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software Eager to provide administrative support to organization's management team

Greeted visitors to provide positive and welcoming atmosphere

Client data entry

Facilitated office activities and functions to maintain compliance with company policies

Answered queries and issues and transferred calls to designated recipients to streamline communications

Diligent Assistant Administrator with exemplary multitasking, time management and administration skills Demonstrates advanced computer knowledge and conducting research, preparing reports and providing customer service Recognised for optimising operations and meeting tight deadlines

Administration support

Developed systematic filing system to store and organise important records

Document management

Filing management

Accounting knowledge

Received, sorted and delivered mail and faxes to designated recipients to manage workflow

Invoice generation

Maintained office calendar for executives and directors to determine availability and schedule

Prepared presentations and documents to use during events and conferences

Microsoft Excel

Organised seminars, booked conference rooms and sent information to designated guests to manage event logistics

Purchased cost-effective supplies from vendors to maintain consistent inventory

Facilitated and tracked communication between employees, departments and stakeholders

Kept workstation tidy to support cleanliness and quality standards

Drafted and submitted expenses, travel and miscellaneous reports to update management

Inventory control

Office calendar management

Effectively managed incoming and outgoing mail to maximise office efficiency

Liaised with customers to resolve enquiries, appointment requests and billing questions

Oversaw database to maintain updated records and accuracy

Skilled Administrator highly effective at motivating teams and streamlining operations Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside the box for creative solutions

Reporting and documentation

Resourceful administrative professional with strong experience in office management, customer service and database management Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of GDPR and relevant regulations to maintain accurate and compliant records Creative problem-solver keeps office running smoothly

Drove company mission and values, representing organisation at meetings and industry events

Additional Information

  • INFORMATION

Timeline

Assistant Administrator

ACK St. Bartholomew Church Nyari
04.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Community Development

St. Paul's University
01.2018 - 04.2021

Receptionist

Ojiambo & CO. Advocates
10.2017 - 12.2017

Voter

05.2017 - 11.2017

Communications Assistant

Carbonleaf Limited
03.2015 - 11.2016

Volunteer

Karura Community Chapel
08.2014 - 03.2015

Sales Representative & Customer Care Attendant

Airtel Kenya
09.2012 - 12.2013

Diploma - Community Development & Social Work

Kenya Institute of Development Studies
01.2010 - 04.2013

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Gathirimu Girls High School
01.2006 - 04.2009

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

Muthurwa Primary School
01.1998 - 04.2005
Elizabeth M KamauAssistant administrator