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Maureen Akinyi

Maureen Akinyi

Administrative Assistant
Nairobi

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Deliverance Church Ngong Rd
08.2024 - Current
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.

Sales Agent

True Blaq
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • Enhanced product knowledge through continuous training and professional development opportunities.
  • Achieved top performer status within the company due to consistent high sales numbers.

Administrative Assistant

KEMRI/ CGHR- HIV Research Laboratory
02.2017 - 02.2018

• Procurement of lab supplies by raising purchase requisition form and following timely approval by project managers.

• Raise requests and follow up for interns’ monthly stipend and keeping records of the payments done.

• Continuous tracking of purchase requests made to the procurement department and following up on all deliveries.

• Tracking and updating tally of tested samples from all the sections in the HIVR lab.

• Receive and verify supplies delivered in the stores, updating the level of stock and keeping good inventory of the available items in store.

• Handle general office management duties by ensuring that the laboratory office is clean and tidy.

Education

Diploma - Business Management

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2001 -

Certificate - Business Management

University of Nairobi
04.2001 -

Secondary Education -

Rae Girls Secondary School
Kisumu, Kenya
04.2001 -

Skills

Office administration

Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my interest in the Administrative Assistant internship position at Deliverance Church Ngong Road, Karen. I am particularly drawn to this opportunity because it aligns with my passion for organisation, effective communication, and contributing to the smooth functioning of a church community., I have developed strong administrative and organisational skills through my previous employment. I am adept at handling a variety of tasks, from managing schedules and responding to correspondence to maintaining records and supporting overall office operations., What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to support the church's mission through behind-the-scenes work, ensuring that the office runs smoothly so that the ministry can thrive. I am eager to learn from experienced professionals and further develop my administrative abilities within this supportive and dynamic environment., Thank you for considering my application. I would be thrilled to contribute to Deliverance Church Ngong rd. Karen and would welcome the chance to discuss my qualifications in more detail. Please do not hesitate to contact me., I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss how my skills and experiences align with the needs of the church., Yours sincerely

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Deliverance Church Ngong Rd
08.2024 - Current

Sales Agent

True Blaq
01.2021 - 11.2022

Administrative Assistant

KEMRI/ CGHR- HIV Research Laboratory
02.2017 - 02.2018

Diploma - Business Management

University of Nairobi
04.2001 -

Certificate - Business Management

University of Nairobi
04.2001 -

Secondary Education -

Rae Girls Secondary School
04.2001 -
Maureen AkinyiAdministrative Assistant