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YVETTE AKINYI ODONGO

YVETTE AKINYI ODONGO

Certified Virtual Assistant | Social Impact | Finance Operations | Field Data Collection & Community Engagement
Nairobi

Summary

Results-oriented professional with a diverse background in Finance Operations, Field Data Collection and Virtual Assistance, dedicated to ensuring high-volume data integrity and meticulous record-keeping. Proven ability to manage complex logistics and large-scale databases, exemplified by overseeing meal verification for over 1,000 students at Food4Education and reconciling financial statements at WeareShofar. A strong track record in operational efficiency and financial accountability, complemented by expertise in providing reliable remote support to international clients across various time zones. Committed to optimizing systems to enhance organizational workflows while fostering connections within the Compliance and Operations sectors.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

Tap2Eat Officer

Food For Education Foundation
Nairobi
01.2026 - Current

Key Contributions & Achievements:

• Managing meal verification and transaction logging for 1,000+ students daily using the Tap2Eat system, ensuring accurate meal tracking and reliable data capture.

• Maintaining orderly and efficient meal service queues during high-volume lunch periods, enabling timely meal distribution and minimizing service delays.

• Supporting large-scale student registration and tag replacement exercises, assisting in the onboarding and management of 1,000+ student accounts within the Tap2Eat system.

• Resolving tag and account-related issues for learners and parents, improving system accessibility and ensuring uninterrupted meal access for students.

• Monitoring student meal balances and reporting discrepancies to the School Lead to support accurate financial tracking and accountability.

• Ensuring proper handling, operation, and maintenance of tapping devices and related equipment, reducing operational disruptions during meal service.

• Collaborating closely with school leadership and feeding teams to support smooth daily school feeding operations serving over 1,000 learners.

• Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents and school staff, enhancing service delivery and the overall student meal experience.

Finance Operations and Records Administrator

Shofar
Nairobi
02.2023 - Current

Key contributions and achievements:
• Preparing and processing requisition and payment requests for the 7 departments in the organization.

• Reconciling monthly till, Mpesa, bank, paypal and pesapal statements with a high level of accuracy.

• Recording and tracking weekly cash outflows using organized spreadsheets.

• Assisting with financial reconciliation and basic reporting.

• Maintaining records, managing documentation and ensuring audit readiness.

• Maintaining transparent and accountable financial management processes.

Human Resource Intern

Food for Education Foundation (F4E)
11.2025 - 11.2025

Key Contributions & Achievements:

  • Verified and validated over 400 employee documents across five different locations during a large-scale contracting exercise.
  • Achieved 99% accuracy and compliance in document verification, with the remaining 1% escalated and resolved in collaboration with the HR Business Partner (HRBP).
  • Provided hands-on support to contracted staff by assisting in the completion of required physical forms.
  • Organized and digitized 400+ employee files, contracts, and statutory records within a strict 9-day deadline.
  • Spearheaded the physical document validation and signing process for three employees under HRBP supervision.
  • Collaborated effectively with a team of eight members to enhance productivity and ensure timely completion of all contracting activities.
  • Accurately updated HR information for over 400 staff in the organization’s HR management system, maintaining 100% data integrity.
  • Consistently upheld confidentiality, precision, and proper record-keeping in all HR administrative operations.

Freelance Virtual Assistant

Blue Shark
11.2023 - 12.2023

Key Contributions & Achievements

  • Created and delivered 500+ personalized pre-recorded outreach videos to prospective clients, significantly improving engagement in lead generation campaigns.
  • Performed accurate data entry and maintained well-organized digital records of websites and company details, ensuring high data integrity across client databases.
  • Built and managed structured prospect lists using Microsoft Excel, supporting efficient lead tracking and follow-up processes.
  • Consistently reached out to a minimum of 50 clients daily while maintaining strict accuracy and quality standards, contributing to steady pipeline growth.
  • Demonstrated reliability and professionalism while working remotely with international clients, meeting deadlines and adapting to different time zones and workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Economics -

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
12-2025

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Pangani Girls School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
11-2019

Skills

Financial data validation, reconciliation and reporting accuracy

High attention to detail with strong analytical and data quality checks

Data entry, data cleaning and record management (Excel & Google Sheets)

Cross-functional collaboration with Operations and field teams

Supporting reporting under tight deadlines and time-sensitive environments

Identifying data discrepancies and escalating for resolution

Translating operational data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders

Process documentation and administrative controls

Confidential data handling, integrity and accountability

Strong communication, teamwork and stakeholder support skills

Certification

Certified Virtual Assistant – Working as a Virtual Assistant

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Leadership & Volunteering

Membership Department Onboarding Liaison

Shofar | 2025

Key Contributions & Achievements:

  • Onboarding new members and helping them integrate into the organization’s systems and processes.
  • Assisting new members with inquiries, guidance, and ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Maintaining updated membership records and supporting general administrative tasks.

Voice Section Representative

Shofar | 2025

Key Contributions & Achievements:

  • Communicating key information from main leadership to voice members in a timely and clear manner.
  • Representing voice members in main leadership meetings by conveying feedback, concerns, and suggestions.
  • Supporting effective two-way communication between leadership and members.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Careers In Finance

04-2026

Tap2Eat Officer

Food For Education Foundation
01.2026 - Current

Human Resource Intern

Food for Education Foundation (F4E)
11.2025 - 11.2025

Freelance Virtual Assistant

Blue Shark
11.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Virtual Assistant – Working as a Virtual Assistant
09-2023

Finance Operations and Records Administrator

Shofar
02.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Economics -

University of Nairobi

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

Pangani Girls School
YVETTE AKINYI ODONGOCertified Virtual Assistant | Social Impact | Finance Operations | Field Data Collection & Community Engagement