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achieng koyo

@achiengkoyo

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Results-driven Executive Assistant with expertise in operations management.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values operational excellence and fosters professional growth.

I am a results-driven Executive Assistant and Operations Specialist with over 9 years of experience providing high-level support to senior executives and teams. My expertise lies in managing complex calendars, coordinating travel and logistics, and facilitating seamless office operations. I am adept at building and nurturing stakeholder relationships, streamlining processes, and delivering results in dynamic environments.

Throughout my career, I have successfully planned and executed events for up to 300 participants, maintained a 95% satisfaction rate in stakeholder engagements, and achieved significant cost savings in procurement projects. My proactive approach to problem-solving and organizational skills have consistently contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Executive Assistant

Open Capital Advisors

Nov 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year)

Provided high-level administrative and operational support to the Kenya office, managing executive schedules and correspondence. Coordinated travel logistics for domestic and international trips, organized high-profile stakeholder meetings, and streamlined asset inventory management.

Executive Management Travel Management Event Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Administration Coordination

Senior Executive Assistant & Events Coordinator

AN Foundation

Jan 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Oversaw logistics and travel arrangements for stakeholder engagements, negotiated vendor contracts, and coordinated events. Streamlined payment processing and facilitated communication between departments to improve project timelines.

Event Coordination Vendor Management Travel Management Stakeholder Engagement Process Optimization Communication Skills

Executive Administrative Assistant

Scalable Systems

Mar 2019 - Oct 2022 (3 years 7 months)

Provided high-level administrative support to leadership, overseeing operational initiatives to enhance efficiency. Managed partnerships and introduced KPIs for data-driven decision-making.

Administrative Support Operational Management Stakeholder Management KPI Tracking Communication Skills

Senior Project Manager

RAK Ceramics

Jan 2017 - Feb 2019 (2 years 1 month)

Coordinated procurement activities and enhanced client satisfaction through proactive engagement. Developed a procurement strategy that reduced vendor costs and implemented a client feedback system.

Procurement Client Engagement Feedback Project Management

Administrator

Jabali Furniture

Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 (1 month)

Coordinated procurement activities and managed customer relations to improve client retention. Ensured smooth daily operations through effective management of office supplies.

Procurement Customer Relations Management Customer Retention Office Management