Linda Kinya
@lindakinya
Organized virtual assistant delivering efficient admin, customer engagement, and research support.
What I'm looking for
I am a persistent, organized and detail-oriented virtual assistant with strong communication skills and over two years of customer service experience. I specialize in email management, customer engagement, data entry, online research and travel and expense tracking to improve organizational efficiency.
I have practical experience as a receptionist and on short-term contracts, including researching film festivals across East Africa and managing front-desk duties, scheduling, and record-keeping. I am proficient with MS Office, Google Workspace, creating reports, spreadsheets and presentations, and I consistently deliver accurate administrative support.
I am driven to expand my skill set through reliable independent work or team collaboration, and I aim to contribute to productivity and streamlined operations while supporting organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Virtual Assistant
Watch Africa Film Festival
Mar 2025 - May 2025 (2 months)
Contracted to research upcoming film festivals across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and delivered comprehensive event information within a three-month engagement.
Receptionist
Finix Casino
Apr 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Managed front-desk operations including greeting guests, scheduling meetings, handling calls and email management, and maintaining customer interaction records to support team objectives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ALX Africa
Certificate, Virtual Assistant
2025 - 2025
Completed a Virtual Assistant program focused on administrative support, communication, and digital tools.
PRIMESTUFF
Certificate, Front Office Management
2022 - 2022
Studied Front Office Management with training in reception duties, scheduling, and customer service procedures.
Daystar University
Certificate, Counseling and Psychology
2021 - 2021
Completed coursework in Counseling and Psychology emphasizing interpersonal skills and client support approaches.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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