
Christine Shamwama
@christineshamwama
Executive Assistant | I help leaders stay organized, prioritize effectively, and keep their most important work moving.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Executive Assistant and business support professional with a background in business development, stakeholder management, and operational coordination. I bring a proactive, organized approach to supporting executives and keeping priorities moving.
My experience has strengthened my ability to manage competing demands, coordinate across teams, communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders, and follow tasks through from start to completion. As an Executive Assistant, I’m particularly focused on executive judgment, calendar and inbox management, meeting and travel coordination, research, documentation, and proactive follow-up.
I believe great executive support is more than completing tasks—it’s about understanding priorities, anticipating needs, protecting an executive’s time, and creating the structure that allows leaders to focus on high-value work.
I’m comfortable working with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Asana, ClickUp, Notion, Slack, Zoom, and AI productivity tools, and I enjoy finding practical ways to use technology to make work more organized and efficient.
Alongside my professional work, I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Development Studies, which continues to strengthen my research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
I’m interested in executive support, business operations, organization, productivity, professional development, and using technology to work smarter. I value reliability, discretion, clear communication, continuous learning, and taking ownership of my work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development Executive
Bright Technologies Limited
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Managed client communications, requirements, quotations, and follow-ups, ensuring timely and professional service. Coordinated with technical, finance, procurement, and logistics teams to align priorities and ensure smooth delivery.
Business Development Executive
Tecdeal
Coordinated client communications, requests, and follow-ups while prioritizing urgency and business needs. Prepared quotations, reports, and maintained organized records to support operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
Master of Science, Development Studies
2025 -
Pursuing a Master of Science in Development Studies with coursework in research, analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and development practice.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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