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James Banda

@jamesbanda

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Reliable virtual assistant with expertise in administrative support.

Botswana

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values operational efficiency and offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

I’m a dependable Virtual Assistant with a degree in Business Administration and over three years of experience in administrative support. I specialize in managing calendars, emails, virtual meetings, and digital files.

With a background supporting executives at the Gambling Authority in Botswana, I bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality. I now help clients remotely stay on top of their daily operations and streamline their workflow.

Services offered to name a few:
1. Calendar & Email Management
2. Virtual Meeting Support
3. Document Preparation & Formatting
4. Online Research & Data Entry
5. Travel Planning & Admin Tasks

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Virtual Administrative Assistant

Current

Freelance Support

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Supported clients remotely with calendar and inbox management, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking virtual meeting notes. Conducted online research and prepared reports, managing travel bookings, document formatting, and digital filing.

Calendar Management Inbox Management Scheduling Online Research Report Preparation

Board Secretary Assistant

Gambling Authority

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Managed executive calendars and arranged high-level board meetings, preparing official correspondence and maintaining confidential files. Organized travel and logistics for board members and executives, and produced reports on departmental spending while ensuring record accuracy.

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Assistant Administration Officer

Gambling Authority

Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Handled procurement and inventory of office supplies, and organized domestic and international travel plans. Supervised facility maintenance and cleaning teams, and drafted financial and operational reports for planning.

Procurement Inventory Management International Travel Planning Maintenance Team Supervision Financial Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Management College of Southern Africa

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a comprehensive program in Business Administration, gaining expertise in management principles and practices. Developed strong administrative and organizational skills essential for business operations.

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Certificate of Proficiency, Introduction to Long-Term Insurance

Obtained a Certificate of Proficiency with a focus on Introduction to Long-Term Insurance. This certification enhanced knowledge in insurance principles and practices.

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Certificate, Accounting

Achieved an AAT Level 2 Certificate, demonstrating foundational knowledge in accounting and finance. Developed skills in bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.