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mercy chagali

@mercychagali

Operations and project leader driving revenue growth through disciplined execution and alliances.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead senior operations or program work—refining processes, improving client retention, and managing distributed teams. I want a role where disciplined execution, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable outcomes are valued.

I’m a results-oriented operations and project coordination specialist with over a decade of experience aligning cross-functional teams to organisational goals. I’m client-focused, but I run my work with rigorous standards—turning strategy into dependable, measurable execution.

Across my commercial leadership, I’ve maintained a 90% contract renewal rate over ten years and driven a 25% increase in annual revenue through precise promotional strategies. I’ve built and managed 55+ accounts, owned key operating outcomes, and kept business performance steady through disciplined planning and accountability.

In my recent role as an Executive Project Manager Assistant (AchieveTestPrep, Remote), I bolstered client retention in a distributed customer success environment, achieving a 10% decrease in churn through proactive account tracking and strategic interventions. I also partnered with a Senior Retention Director on high-stakes work, including comprehensive Salesforce audits during software transitions to ensure data accuracy.

Earlier, I scaled operations and execution as a General Manager (GiftVillage Limited, Nairobi) with full P&L oversight, end-to-end tender lifecycle management, and workflow streamlining across accounts receivable, billing, and supplier reconciliations. I’ve also strengthened delivery through event operations leadership (Chefs by Design) and executive support (Signature Kenya Limited), including cost optimisation, vendor negotiation, and continuous improvements to service standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AP
Current

Executive Project Manager Assistant

Achieve Test Prep

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Supported customer retention and account oversight in a distributed environment by tracking churn drivers and implementing targeted interventions, reducing churn by 10%. Collaborated on Salesforce audits during software transitions and built onboarding/training SOPs while analyzing performance metrics in Google Sheets and Excel.

CL

Senior Event Planner

Chefs by Design Limited

Jan 2015 - Jan 2021 (6 years)

Planned and executed large-scale corporate and wedding events, managing logistics across multiple countries including Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, and Tanzania. Drove cost reductions by optimizing resource allocation and supplier management, and supported clients with bespoke event experiences.

GL

General Manager, Business Development

Gift Village Limited

Aug 2009 - Aug 2020 (11 years)

Managed business development and operations for the gift hamper division, cultivating a client base of 55+ accounts and sustaining a 90% annual renewal rate. Owned P&L and budget management, led tender lifecycle and contract negotiations, and increased annual revenue by 25% between 2013 and 2020 through promotional alignment and operational planning.

SL

Executive Personal Assistant

Signature Kenya Limited

Aug 2009 - Dec 2014 (5 years 4 months)

Managed the director’s executive calendars and coordinated high-level summits with detailed agendas. Improved corporate communications quality (65% fewer errors), supported vendor contract research/negotiation for cost savings, and handled payroll administration by auditing staff timesheets for compliance.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UC

Utalii College

Diploma, Food and Beverage Service and Sales

2021 -

Completed a Diploma in Food and Beverage Service and Sales (Sep 2021–present).

ST

Sang'alo Institute of Science and Technology

Certificate, Financial Accounting

Earned a Certificate in Financial Accounting, covering core accounting and financial reporting concepts.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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