Daisy Nyakerario
@daisynyakerario
Experienced virtual assistant and operations leader driving efficiency and growth.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Virtual Assistant and operations professional with over 18 years of experience in operations management, customer service, and executive support. I excel at administrative tasks, calendar and email management, client communication, project coordination, and online research, consistently delivering accurate results in remote settings.
As Operations Manager at Mizadi Investment Ltd, I oversaw daily business operations, negotiated vendor contracts, coordinated training, and implemented workflow improvements that increased revenue by 20% and reduced operational costs by 15%. In my prior career at Kenya Airways I trained and mentored crews, led teams as Acting Senior Flight Attendant, and earned the Service Hero Award for customer service excellence.
I bring strong organizational skills, a track record of process optimization, and a collaborative yet independent work style. I am committed to supporting executives and teams to meet business goals, improve efficiency, and maintain high standards of service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
Mizadi Investment Ltd
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Oversaw daily operations, scheduling, reporting and client correspondence, driving a 20% revenue increase and reducing operational costs by 15% through streamlined workflows and vendor negotiations.
Flight Attendant
Kenya Airways
Jan 2007 - Jan 2021 (14 years)
Provided high-quality customer service on domestic and international flights, trained junior crew and acted as Senior Flight Attendant, maintaining 100% compliance with safety protocols and earning Service Hero recognition.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
She Stars – See Her Empowered Program
Certificate of Excellence, Professional Development
2023 - 2023
Received a Certificate of Excellence for participation in the See Her Empowered Program, cohort IV.
University of Virginia
Certificate, Design Thinking
2017 - 2017
Completed a Certificate in Design Thinking for Innovation emphasizing human-centered problem solving and ideation techniques.
Africa College of Aviation & Management
Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering
2013 - 2015
Diploma program in aeronautical engineering covering engine and airframe maintenance and related technical subjects.
Air Travel & Related Studies
Certificate, Computer Applications
2004 - 2004
Completed certificates in MS Office & Visual Basic Programming to support office automation and data tasks.
Air Travel & Related Studies
Certificate (Level 3), Customer Service & Marketing
2004 - 2004
Completed a Level 3 certificate in Customer Service & Marketing focused on service delivery and basic marketing principles.
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