Karen Dube
@karendube
Executive Assistant & Virtual Assistant delivering organized, proactive executive support.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented and proactive Executive Assistant and Virtual Assistant with proven experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced environments. I excel in calendar and email management, CRM administration, reporting, travel coordination, and process optimization, and I consistently handle confidential information with discretion.
I have driven measurable improvements—reducing scheduling conflicts by 30%, improving email response times by 25%, and increasing task-management efficiency by 20%—while also bringing client-facing experience from sales and education that strengthens stakeholder communication and problem-solving.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
M.B. Projects
Apr 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years)
Provided executive-level support, managing complex calendars and high-volume inboxes which reduced scheduling conflicts by 30% and improved email response times by 25%; coordinated travel and prepared executive reports to support decision-making.
English Teacher
Adventus Academy
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)
Designed and delivered lesson plans that improved student language proficiency by 20% and maintained detailed student records using Google Sheets to track progress and communicate with parents and leadership.
Sales Representative
G.M Trading
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Managed end-to-end sales processes, met and exceeded targets while maintaining CRM records, improving client retention and supporting sales reporting and invoicing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Zimbabwe Open University
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Information Technology
2024 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours) focusing on IT principles and applied technologies.
Hillside Teachers College
Diploma in Education, Education
2019 - 2021
Completed a Diploma in Education with majors in English and Portuguese, training in classroom instruction and curriculum delivery.
ALX Africa
Certificate, Virtual Assistance
Completed a Virtual Assistant certificate program covering administrative support, remote tools, and virtual workflows.
Alison
Certificate, Business Administration
Completed a Business Administration certificate focusing on core business management and administrative skills.
Availability
Location
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Skills
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