Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Organizing Events or Planning Writing or Blogging
Timeline
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John Kimeu

John Kimeu

Administration Officer
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Summary

Accomplished Administrator with a proven track record at a Non-Government Organisation, adept at managing office inventory and maintaining personnel records. Leveraged MS Office expertise and attention to detail to enhance document management systems. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficient operations and confidentiality.

Self-motivated which brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. History retaining clients and talented staff.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level in the administration position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Administrative professional skilled in optimizing office workflows and managing diverse administrative tasks. Proven ability to support higher management through effective scheduling and coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing organizational needs, ensuring seamless operations and goal achievement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Administrator

Non Government Organisation
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.

IT Technician

Texas Security
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
  • Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners and computer machines.
  • Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.

Education

No Degree - DIPLOMA IN ICT

KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
Mombasa, Mombasa District, Kenya
04.2001 -

No Degree - CERTIFICATE IN ICT

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Mombasa, Mombasa District, Kenya
04.2001 -

Skills

Office administration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved community related issues which led to successful community oneness.

Interests

Process Improvement Interest in streamlining workflows and boosting office efficiency

Office Organization and Management Shows dedication to maintaining a well-run workplace

Technology & Productivity Tools Enthusiasm for tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or task management apps (eg Trello, Asana, Notion)

Professional Development Indicates motivation to grow—eg, attending workshops or online courses

Communication & Team Collaboration Interest in building smooth internal communications and supporting teams

Data Entry & Record Keeping Suggests comfort with detailed, repetitive tasks that require accuracy

Time Management & Scheduling Reflects a passion for staying organized and managing calendars effectively

Organizing Events or Planning Writing or Blogging

Resume Example (Interests Section)

Interests:

Event Planning: Plan office events and community fundraisers.

Writing & Blogging: Maintain a blog with an emphasis on time management tools, and author productivity content.

✅ Cover Letter Snippet

Outside of work, I enjoy planning community functions and arranging logistics for local fundraisers, where I have honed my calendaring-coordination, communicating-with-diverse-groups, and deadline-meeting skills—abilities that align very closely with what is required in an administrative position.

I also have a personal website on office productivity and organization that reflects my ongoing interest in optimizing workplace productivity and staying informed on new tools and techniques.

✅ Interview Response Example

"Tell me about your interests or what you do outside of work."

I'm especially interested in communication and organization, not only in my career. I actually organize events for my local neighborhood community association on a regular basis—from booking to vendor management—and that's helped me develop my problem-solving and multitasking abilities.

I also maintain a blog on administrative software and productivity. It started out as an experiment into smarter working, and now it's an excellent forum for publishing tips on time management, software, and process organization.

Timeline

Administrator

Non Government Organisation
07.2023 - 03.2025

IT Technician

Texas Security
01.2019 - 04.2020

No Degree - DIPLOMA IN ICT

KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
04.2001 -

No Degree - CERTIFICATE IN ICT

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
04.2001 -
John KimeuAdministration Officer