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Grace Wanjiru

@gracewanjiru1

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Executive Assistant with 10+ years supporting C-suite in nonprofit and startups.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles offering executive-level support, autonomy to streamline operations, collaborative culture, opportunities for event management and donor relations, and scope to drive efficiency and measurable impact.

I am an Executive Assistant with over a decade of experience supporting C-suite and senior leaders across nonprofits, social enterprises, and startups, delivering discreet, high-impact administrative and operational support. I consistently streamline workflows, manage complex schedules and travel, and maintain confidential communications with precision.

As a founder and lead virtual assistant, I reduced administrative turnaround times by 30%, helped clients secure discounts and improve profits, grew LinkedIn visibility, and led fundraising and event planning initiatives. I have coordinated multi-country programs, managed donor relations, and administered event budgets and teams for high-attendance gatherings.

I bring strong technology proficiency (MS Office, G Suite, CRM tools), exceptional stakeholder management, and a calm, solutions-oriented approach that boosts executive productivity and drives organizational results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder / Lead Virtual Assistant

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My Ideal Assistant

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Founded and led a virtual assistant team providing tailored administrative support to startups and brands, streamlining workflows to reduce turnaround time by 30% and driving client visibility (LinkedIn impressions >30,000).

Virtual Assistance Client Management Calendar Management Travel Coordination CRM Market Research

Executive Assistant

Apex Training Institute

Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 (1 year)

Provided remote executive support and administration for a national training institute, improving operational efficiency by 30% and eliminating a 3-month minute transcription backlog to meet reporting deadlines.

Executive Support Office Administration Salesforce Student Records Meeting Minutes Scheduling Process Improvement

Executive Assistant & Event Coordinator

Mavuno Church

Mar 2015 - Aug 2020 (5 years 5 months)

Managed executive office operations and coordinated events, increasing event effectiveness by 70%, expanding a network to 8 countries, and overseeing recruitment of 1,500+ delegates for annual programs.

Event Planning Office Management Volunteer coordination Budget Management Conflict Resolution Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Africa Leadership University

Certification of Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistance

Completed a Certification program in Virtual Assistance focusing on administrative support, remote workflows, and productivity tools.

United States International University - Africa

Bachelor of Science, International Business Administration - Marketing

Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration with a focus on Marketing, covering business strategy, marketing principles, and international business practices.