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ROSEMARY WAIRIMA MBUTHIA

Administration Management And Relationship Management Professional
Nairobi,30

Summary

CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY I am a multi-skilled professional with over 7 years of experience excelling in the management of office operations and customer engagement. I can work independently in an environment of change, challenge, multiple deadlines, and priorities. Aside from this, I have also been actively engaged in building and managing client relationships. As a high achiever who has a successful record of delivery and exceeding targets, I can be relied upon to cut all unnecessary costs and hit all goals set. My diverse experience and diverse skills have been key to ensuring functions in a company are flawless and staff delivers effectively to ensure customer retention hence business growth. I now seek a position where my experience in relationship management and passion in business operations management will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the company.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Business Administration Manager

Horizons Offices
Nairobi, Nairobi
10.2019 - Current
  • Working with Sales and Marketing departments to facilitate communication and deliver personalized solutions to customers.
  • Developing strategic company plans and initiatives.
  • Liaising with human resource department to resolve employee conflicts and concerns in need of escalation.
  • Coordinating team schedules to keep shifts properly staffed during busy periods.
  • Rendering on-demand support to senior leadership, connecting executives with appropriate management personnel to address concerns.
  • Identifying and managing service risks within company, recommending best practice enhancements and guidelines updates.
  • Designed onboarding process for new personnel, expediting full operational competency through standardized curricula.
  • Conduct customer service workshops and presentations
  • Monitor and measure client satisfaction and develop surveys and capture client information
  • Create monthly and quarterly departmental reports to determine whether KPIs are being met and where there is room for improvement
  • Resolve complex client problems or disputes in a professional manner
  • Work closely with GM and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures, and systems and to follow through with implementation
  • Manage relationships with key operations vendors
  • Track vendor pricing, rebates, and service levels
  • Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
  • Analyze process workflow, employee and space requirements and equipment layout; implement changes
  • Assist in developing or updating standard operating procedures for all business operational activities
  • Assist in employee appraisals, promotions, compensation, and termination based on the performance review
  • Maintain accurate records and document all customer service activities and discussions
  • Coach and support team members to help them meet departmental goals
  • Administrative Roles
  • Develop effective communication platforms for clients and staff
  • Plan, schedule, and facilitate meetings and conference calls
  • Ensure meetings run smoothly and effectively by managing calendar invites and conference call details, organizing meeting logistics, preparing any needed materials, taking minutes and actions as requested, and coordinating follow-up
  • Management of the office assets and inventory
  • Oversee operations and logistics of the Nairobi office physical spaces including maintenance of the training rooms, kitchens, lighting, recycling, and general workspaces
  • Procure, maintain, and organize all office space supplies to meet work demands of Kenya offices staff in an environmentally green way
  • Management the office stores by receiving and issuing Office supplies for all relevant offices
  • Coordination and supervision of stores physical stock take at least once a year
  • Monitoring and supervision of office maintenance and maintenance of office equipment
  • Responsible for organizing bids in collaboration with the accounts department for office services
  • Review of policies, and processes across the organization to improve operational performance
  • Safeguard adherence to operational policies of the organization
  • Designing country policies, project proposals, security plans, emergency preparation plans
  • Improved operation procedure between IT provider and end-users.
  • Supported business management projects by monitoring and tracking risks, issues and action items.
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
  • Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.

Customer Success Lead

Lori Systems
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Develop and manage client portfolios and mediate between clients and the organization
  • Analyze customer data to improve customer experience
  • Hold product demonstrations for customers and improve onboarding processes
  • Aid in product design and product development and minimize customer churn
  • Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions
  • Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews
  • Analyze process workflow, employee and space requirements and equipment layout
  • Identification of providers, implementation, and reports on special logistics operations.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Saved $2500 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.

Customer Service/Operations Associate

Lori Systems
Nairobi, Nairobi
05.2018 - 12.2018


  • Build sustainable relationships and engage customers by taking the extra mile
  • Improves quality service by recommending improved processes, identifying new product and service applications
  • Collaborate with the sales team to develop efficient methods for handling issues with larger revenue customers
  • Work on special short-term projects to offer customized support for new products
  • Monitor the customer satisfaction levels and develop methods for increasing them
  • Communicate with carriers regarding service levels.
  • Streamlined office operations by computerizing activities, managing customer communications, scheduling payments and tracking records and documents.
  • Submitted quote requests to suppliers to determine best rates for organization.
  • Created plan to streamline onboarding and operational support for clients.
  • Communicated with internal personnel to provide status updates for both shipping and receiving dates.
  • Collaborated with peers and other business areas to leverage best practices.
  • Monitored progress of variety of projects to resolve issues that arose.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Collaborated with vendors to orchestrate efficient shipments of products to more than 100 weekly customers.

Customer Service Lead

Kenya Airways
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to Manager.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.

Customer Service Agent

Kenya Airways
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2014 - 12.2016
  • Provided passenger assistance at ticket counter and gate areas by issuing tickets, checking baggage and assigning seats.
  • Handling petty cash, reconciliation of cash collections and banking, offering cashier functions
  • Ensure the safety of the passengers within the airline premises
  • Book travel arrangements and order office supplies
  • Provide the front office and administrative staff with support (e.g., filing, emailing and data entry)
  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
  • Recording minutes of meetings and helming the reception desk when necessary
  • Strictly adhering to office policies and procedures, especially regarding confidentiality.
  • Communicated with clients regarding account services, statements, and balances.
  • Entered customer interaction details in sales system to track requests, document problems and record solutions offered.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Entered customer information into customized computer system with Amadeus to document and organize client records.
  • Adapted to new applications and maintained knowledge of current technologies.
  • Facilitated communications through management of inbound and outbound customer calls.
  • Addressed escalated customer service issues sent from sales and service teams to save customer relationships.
  • Resolved customer requests, questions and complaints by analyzing individual situations and determining best use of resources.

Customer Service Intern

Kenya Airways
Nairobi, Nairobi
07.2013 - 12.2013

Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.

Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

· Welcome and attending to all travelers/guests and answer the front office telephone.

· Handling customer complaints at the counters.

· Handling petty cash, reconciliation of cash collections and banking, offering cashier functions.

· Ensure the safety of the passengers within the airline premises.

· Book travel arrangements and order office supplies.

· Provide the front office and administrative staff with support (e.g., filing, emailing and data entry)

· Maintain client files and add new information as it becomes available.

· Providing administrative and clerical support (mailing, scanning, faxing, copying, filing).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Travel And Tourism Management

University of Nairobi/Kenya Utalii College
Kenya
01.2010 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Kapsabet Girls High School
Kenya
01.2004 - 11.2007

Skills

Process improvements

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Software

Microsoft Office

Freshworks

Microsoft Outlook

Timeline

Business Administration Manager

Horizons Offices
10.2019 - Current

Customer Success Lead

Lori Systems
01.2019 - 09.2019

Customer Service/Operations Associate

Lori Systems
05.2018 - 12.2018

Customer Service Lead

Kenya Airways
01.2017 - 08.2017

Customer Service Agent

Kenya Airways
02.2014 - 12.2016

Customer Service Intern

Kenya Airways
07.2013 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Travel And Tourism Management

University of Nairobi/Kenya Utalii College
01.2010 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Kapsabet Girls High School
01.2004 - 11.2007
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