James Juma
@jamesjuma
Administrative and client support professional seeking a remote Virtual Assistant role.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an administrative and client support professional with 5+ years of experience managing schedules, records, and communications in fast-paced, high-volume environments. I stay organized, calm, and detail-oriented while juggling competing priorities.
I coordinate multiple stakeholders and maintain accurate documentation, serving as a primary point of contact for 200+ people. I resolve inquiries and issues proactively, and I prepare clear reports and materials tailored to different audiences.
I also plan and coordinate tasks and projects from start to completion, collaborating across teams to deliver reliable outcomes. I’m fluent in English and a fast learner on new tools and systems, and I’m seeking a remote Virtual Assistant role supporting clients in the US and Europe.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Administrative & Subject Coordinator
Kuoyo Secondary School
Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Manage schedules, records, and learning materials for 40–50+ people daily, ensuring documentation stays accurate and up to date. Act as primary contact for 200+ stakeholders and coordinate activities and reports across staff and departments.
Administrative Assistant
Mwiyala Secondary School
Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Supported planning and scheduling of sessions and coordinated logistics between multiple parties. Built relationships with 200+ people through follow-up and feedback and managed a club project through initiation to national-level recognition.
Subject Coordinator (Untrained Teacher)
Kuoyo Secondary School
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Maintained subject records and resource libraries, keeping information current and accessible. Coordinated with other staff to address individual needs and supported peer review and best-practice sharing sessions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Science Education
2019 - 2023
Earned a B.Ed. in Science at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology from 2019 to 2023.
Kuoyo Mixed Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2015 - 2018
Completed secondary education at Kuoyo Mixed Secondary School from 2015 to 2018, culminating in the KCSE.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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