Peris Irungu
@perisirungu
Experienced Virtual Assistant and Lead Generation specialist driving remote business growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a driven Virtual Assistant and Lead Generation Specialist with 5+ years delivering remote administrative support, client management, and digital marketing solutions for entrepreneurs, SMEs and corporate clients. I streamline workflows, manage CRMs, handle scheduling and email operations, and build qualified lead pipelines via targeted prospecting on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
I have supported client acquisition and growth for 15+ businesses, grown online communities to over 11,000 members, and improved operational efficiency through process improvements, reporting, and project coordination. I leverage tools like Google Workspace, HubSpot CRM and ClickUp to deliver consistent results and am seeking remote administrative, client success, or lead generation roles to drive business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Virtual Assistant
Freelance
Jun 2025 - Present (4 months)
Provide remote administrative support and lead generation for coaches and small businesses, streamlining calendars, email management, and CRM workflows while generating qualified leads via LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Community Manager
Murang'a Business Forum
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Manage online community activities and engagement strategies to grow and sustain member participation across the forum and social channels.
Managing Director
Trendy Closet
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 9 months)
Founded and manage retail operations, overseeing business strategy, customer relations, and operational activities since 2015.
Marketing & Client Support Assistant
Mejip Digitals
Jun 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Supported 15+ small businesses by managing client communications, designing and publishing content, and streamlining workflows to reduce administrative workload by 17% and improve client retention.
Virtual Assistant
Pedora Cleaning Services
Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Managed executive inbox and calendar, coordinated travel and meetings, and maintained CRM records, reducing scheduling conflicts by 41% and cutting administrative workload by 17%.
Social Media Manager
Freelance
Jun 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years)
Grew Murang'a Business Forum Facebook community to 11,000 members and scaled social campaigns for 15+ small businesses, increasing brand engagement by 30–40% through targeted content and analytics-driven optimization.
Customer Service Representative
Equity Bank of Kenya
Apr 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 4 months)
Handled customer inquiries and service operations, delivering reliable front-line support to retail banking clients from 2014 to 2016.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Murang'a University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts, Business Information Technology
2018 -
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Technology beginning in September 2018 with coursework combining business and information technology concepts.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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