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Pollypcynthia Achieng

@pollypcynthiaachieng

Executive Virtual Assistant at Grace Eleyae Corp who managed the CEO’s calendar and email and supported Shopify updates.

Kenya

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At Grace Eleyae Corp, I managed the CEO’s calendar and email, booked meetings, sent weekly communications, and maintained Asana tasks. I also transcribed meetings and supported Shopify management, Excel stock records, and sales updates.

As Managing Director of John Nikola Bwire Foundation, I coordinate operations, report to the Board, manage budgets, and oversee programmes and partnerships. Earlier, I supported a Managing Director as a Personal Assistant and managed teams and operations in restaurants and retail.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Managing Director

Current

John Nikola Bwire Foundation

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 10 months)

Lead strategic and daily operations, coordinating administrative priorities, programme delivery, and stakeholder relationships. Report to a six-member Board of Directors, manage budgets exceeding KSh 8 million, and supervise three employees.

Strategic Planning Operations Management Budget Management Stakeholder Relations Board Reporting Programme Delivery Team Supervision Partnership Building

Executive Virtual Assistant to the CEO

Grace Eleyae Corp

May 2025 - Oct 2025 (5 months)

Managed the CEO's calendar and email, booked meetings, and sent weekly email communications. Maintained Asana tasks, attended meetings, transcribed discussions, supported Shopify management, and updated stock records in Excel.

Calendar Management Email Management Meeting Coordination Transcription Asana Shopify Excel Sales Reporting

Branch Manager

Big Square Restaurants

Jul 2015 - Apr 2016 (9 months)

Managed floor and shift operations, staff time and attendance, event coordination, and guest concerns. Trained and evaluated staff, coordinated stocktaking, and managed banking and cash floats.

Operations Management Corporate Trainer Staff Evaluation Stock Taking Cash Management Profit And Loss Monitoring Guest Relations

Branch Manager

Avanti Restaurant

Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 (6 months)

Supervised branch staff and assets, with responsibility for staff training and evaluation. Managed budgeting, purchasing, food cost control, and stock control.

Staff Supervision Corporate Trainer Budgeting Purchasing Food Cost Control Stock Control

Trainee Assistant Manager

Nairobi Java House

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)

Supported floor and shift management, stocktaking, cash float control, and achievement of operating targets. Compiled weekly reports and profit and loss reports, with attention to loss prevention.

Floor Management Shift Management Stock Taking Cash Float Balancing Reporting Loss Prevention

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

Comfort Home Developers

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014 (5 months)

Supported office management and client liaison for the Managing Director. Assisted with sales and marketing activities and coordinated site visits.

Office Management Client Liaison Sales Support Marketing Support Site Visit Coordination

Store Manager

Home Shopping Center

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 11 months)

Managed store assets, stocktaking, daily presentation, and performance against store targets. Handled cash, compiled daily sales, monitored profit, and implemented loss prevention practices.

Store Management Stock Taking Cash Handling Sales Reporting P&L Monitoring Loss Prevention