Ruth Wanyama
Personal Assistant
Nairobi
Summary
Reliable Personal Assistant with track record of initiative and accuracy. Highly organized and consistently anticipates needs of clients. Skilled multitasker proficient in Google Workspace, Hubspot and correspondence management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Post- Production Manager
SUPERSONIC AFRICA LTD
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Devised solutions for technical concerns, needs, budgets and processes to meet deadlines and budgets without compromising quality of project
- Created and distributed daily and weekly schedules to identify tasks with key deadlines
- Collaborated with four person production team to provide ongoing management support and leadership to achieve creative vision
- Implemented crisis strategies to address timeline and budget deviances
- Built rapport with PR reps, crew members and talent to guarantee smooth interaction and resolution of conflicts
- Handled our varied advertising portfolio with big corporate clients like Equity Bank, KCB Bank, NCBA Bank,
- Safaricom and NGO’s like UNICEF, famous personalities and individuals
- Operationalized new strategies I had developed in audio production to advertise Supersonic like online studio performances.
Accountant
FIRST EYE TECHNOLOGIES
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
Executive Assistant
LORI SYSTEMS LTD
Nairobi
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies like Hubspot
- Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Business Development Executive
AFRICA KNOWS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization
- Connected clients with photographer portfolios and stock image collections fitting client-designed goal sets
- My biggest client was ICRC Ghana whom I sent a proposal and managed to seal the deal
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition
- Developed and implemented value-added strategies to increase profitability expand market share and cement customer relationships.
Insurance Sales Agent
UAP OLD MUTUAL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements
- Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling
- Explained advantages, features and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans, boosting overall sales by 40%
- Conducted research on insurance packages and investment options to generate client recommendations
- Utilized direct marketing strategies such as mailings and phone contracts to approach potential clients and increase sales by 40%
- Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals.
Marketing Executive
MULTI, KENYA LTD
ONYX
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers
- Developed new branding strategies and marketing collateral to foster business development and achieve revenue targets
- Managed relationships with key industry partners and implemented promotional initiatives to maximize marketing program performance.
Education
B.B.A - Banking and Financial Support Services
Africa Nazarene University
01.2009 - 01.2013
Certificate - Virtual Assistant
ALX Africa
Online Based 09.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
Managerial skills
Brand Development
ManagementOnline Marketing StrategiesCustomer Relationship ManagementMeeting planning
Relationship/team building
Advanced MS Office Suite
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Accomplishments
. Achieved a 60% efficiency rate by introducing Quickbooks for accounting and tracking finances hence improving the process of filing tax reports and monitoring income and expenditure streams.
. Drafted a successful Business Plan for Mid City Soccer Academy (MCSA).
. Sourced and closed businesses in the Western African regions thus increased profits by 10% while maintaining customer satisfaction rates.
. Documented and resolved budget discrepancies in project management by outsourcing equipment for use which led to increased profits within the organization.
. Reduced expenses by 20%, aligning resources to minimize impacts on production or cost.
Timeline
Certificate - Virtual Assistant
ALX Africa
09.2022 - 12.2022
Post- Production Manager
SUPERSONIC AFRICA LTD
01.2019 - 01.2021
Accountant
FIRST EYE TECHNOLOGIES
01.2017 - 01.2019
Executive Assistant
LORI SYSTEMS LTD
01.2017 - 01.2017
Business Development Executive
AFRICA KNOWS PHOTOGRAPHY LTD
01.2015 - 01.2016
Insurance Sales Agent
UAP OLD MUTUAL
01.2014 - 01.2015
Marketing Executive
MULTI, KENYA LTD
01.2013 - 01.2013
B.B.A - Banking and Financial Support Services
Africa Nazarene University
01.2009 - 01.2013