Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Customerserviceskills
References
Administrativeskills
Customerserviceskills
References
CustomerServiceRepresentative

Sheila Wanjiku

Nairobi

Summary

Dedicated customer service professional with 6 years of experience delivering exceptional service. Equipped with the skills to promote customer satisfaction through outstanding service. Strengths in communication, multitasking, and problem-solving contribute to a positive customer experience. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail for efficient task management. Eager to bring strong customer service skills and a positive attitude to the company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Service Representative

CCI KENYA LIMITED
4 2022 - 07.2024
  • Manage inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner. E.g., managed approximately 35 incoming calls per day from customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed feedback system for customers to share their service experience, leading to actionable improvements.
  • Analyzed customer service metrics to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
  • Collaborated with product team to communicate customer feedback, resulting in product enhancements.
  • Customized support strategies for high-priority clients to ensure their specific needs were met.
  • Participated in training programs to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams to discuss ways to improve overall customer satisfaction across company.
  • Coordinated with logistics department to expedite shipping for urgent customer orders.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues, restoring confidence in company's commitment to service excellence.
  • Conducted training sessions for new hires, ensuring consistent level of service across team.
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as a top performer within the team.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.

Administrative Assistant

ERNEST AND MARTIN ASSOCIATES
09.2015 - 02.2019
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for supervisors and managers
  • Trained 2 administrative assistants during a period of company expansion to ensure attention to detail and adherence to company policy
  • Developed new filing and organizational practices, saving contracted labor expenses
  • Maintain utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
  • Managed travel and expense reports for department team members
  • Use advanced Excel and QuickBooks skills in creating reports
  • Ensure the executives have schedules and keep them updated at all times.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.

Sales Administrator

RLG COMMUNICATIONS
07.2013 - 12.2013

Engage with customers with customer, record feedback to sales executives on a daily basis

  • Answered customers' questions or concerns related to a product and demonstrated good knowledge of the product (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, computers, and assorted accessories)
  • Communicated and assisted customers in any way possible and as required
  • Purchase and maintain office supply and inventory while adhering to budgeting practices
  • Closed as many deals and transactions as possible
  • Processed or helped process payments made by the customer - whether in cash, bank transfers
  • Reported sales accurately
  • Typed documents such as correspondence, memos, emails and prepared weekly reports for management
  • Called regular patrons on the phone or other people at retails outlets or storage rooms.
  • Provided exceptional administrative support for high-performing sales teams, enabling them to focus on selling and meeting revenue goals.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to products and services.
  • Supported sales representatives with timely generation of accurate quotes, proposals, and contracts to close deals faster.

Administrative Assistant

TUMMER AGENCIES
12.2011 - 07.2013
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Manage inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner. E.g. , managed approximately 20 incoming calls per day from customers.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
  • Performed research to collect and record industry data.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication, organizing meetings to discuss project progress and align objectives.
  • Streamlined office operations, implementing digital file management systems to reduce paper use and increase efficiency.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new software tools, increasing team productivity and reducing learning curves.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
  • Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
  • Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
  • Enhanced communication within office, establishing weekly newsletter summarizing key updates and achievements.
  • Managed scheduling for executive team, balancing complex calendars to ensure optimal use of time.
  • Improved staff morale by organizing recognition programs, acknowledging outstanding contributions and fostering positive work culture.
  • Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
  • Organized company events to enhance team cohesion, coordinating logistics and catering for over 50 participants.
  • Improved document processing speed by introducing automated templates for routine correspondence.
  • Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
  • Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
  • Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.
  • Conducted research for project proposals, compiling information that supported winning bids.
  • Implemented new CRM system to track client interactions, improving response times and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
  • Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.

Education

CERTIFICATE - Ms.Office

DATA CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
05.2012 - 11.2012

KCSE CERTIFICATE -

AVANT GRADE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Nairobi
02.2009 - 11.2011

CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION -

KILELESHWA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Nairobi, 30
11.2005 - 01.2006

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

QuickBooks (or other accounting software)

Data Entry and Database Management

Email Management Systems

Multitasking

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Sales and Upselling Techniques

Basic Bookkeeping

Project Management

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

ERNEST AND MARTIN ASSOCIATES
09.2015 - 02.2019

Sales Administrator

RLG COMMUNICATIONS
07.2013 - 12.2013

CERTIFICATE - Ms.Office

DATA CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
05.2012 - 11.2012

Administrative Assistant

TUMMER AGENCIES
12.2011 - 07.2013

KCSE CERTIFICATE -

AVANT GRADE SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2009 - 11.2011

CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION -

KILELESHWA PRIMARY SCHOOL
11.2005 - 01.2006

Customer Service Representative

CCI KENYA LIMITED
4 2022 - 07.2024

Customerserviceskills

  • Effective Communication (both verbal and written)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Empathy and Patience

References

  • Mr. Michael Kinyanjui, Executive Director, Tumor Agencies, Nairobi, 0722762591
  • Derek Mwai, Sales and distribution Manager, RLG Communications, Nairobi, 0722974230
  • Dishon Munene Mwangi, Chief Accountant, JAVA GLOBAL CARGO JKIA CARGO, 0723855563

Administrativeskills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Travel Coordination
  • Report Preparation
  • Office Management
  • Filing and Document Management

Customerserviceskills

  • Effective Communication (both verbal and written)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Empathy and Patience

References

  • Mr. Michael Kinyanjui, Executive Director, Tumor Agencies, Nairobi, 0722762591
  • Derek Mwai, Sales and distribution Manager, RLG Communications, Nairobi, 0722974230
  • Dishon Munene Mwangi, Chief Accountant, JAVA GLOBAL CARGO JKIA CARGO, 0723855563
Sheila Wanjiku