Susan Somi
@susansomi
I keep executive operations organized through research, coordination, editing, and reliable virtual support.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At Legacy Writing, I edit publication-ready academic, business, and healthcare deliverables, conduct literature reviews, and turn complex research into clear reports and presentations for international clients.
I've supported clients across the US, UK, and Canada for over five years, managing calendars, inboxes, meetings, documentation, transcription, and multi-project workflows. I also bring project coordination experience from DotConnectAfrica and data reporting experience from NSDCC, using tools including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, ClickUp, Asana, Trello, and data analysis platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Virtual Assistant
Legacy Writing
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Provided editing and proofreading services for academic, business, and healthcare deliverables, and strengthened research proposals through literature reviews and evidence synthesis. Managed multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Multimedia University of Kenya
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science, gaining strong analytical and technical skills.
IBM
Certificate, AI Literacy
Earned the AI Literacy certificate from IBM, gaining foundational knowledge in artificial intelligence.
ALX Africa
Certificate, Virtual Assistance
Completed the ALX Virtual Assistance Skills Certificate, developing skills in executive support and operations.
IBM
Certificate, Data Literacy
Earned the Data Literacy certificate from IBM, enhancing data interpretation and analytical skills.
Coursera
Professional Certificate, Social Media Marketing
Completed the Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate, learning social media marketing strategies.
DataCamp
Certificate, Data Analytics
Completed Data Analytics training in R, SQL, and Excel, building practical data analysis skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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