mercy chagali
@mercychagali
Operations and project leader driving revenue growth through disciplined execution and alliances.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Utalii College
Diploma, Food and Beverage Service and Sales
2021 -
Completed a Diploma in Food and Beverage Service and Sales (Sep 2021–present).
Sang'alo Institute of Science and Technology
Certificate, Financial Accounting
Earned a Certificate in Financial Accounting, covering core accounting and financial reporting concepts.
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