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Administrative Associate
Open Society FoundationsAdministrative Associate
Jan. 2020 - Sep. 2024KenyaResponsibilities πŸ“‹: - πŸ“Š Managing finances: preparing expense reports, reviewing bills, and facilitating payments - 🏒 Overseeing office operations: space management, service contracts, and equipment maintenance - πŸ“ Enhancing team efficiency: creating shared folders for streamlined processes - πŸ“¦ Maintaining supplies: monitoring stock levels and placing timely orders - πŸ“‘ Ensuring documentation accuracy: updating procurement databases and related records - 🚚 Coordinating deliveries: issuing goods and processing purchase orders - πŸ“ˆ Forecasting needs: anticipating procurement requirements - πŸ› οΈ Ensuring quality: checking deliverables and evaluating vendor performance - 🌍 Providing logistical support: arranging travel and accommodations for meetings - πŸ’Ό Assisting in recruitment: advertising positions and managing applicant materials - πŸ“… Facilitating meetings: preparing materials and organizing refreshments - ✈️ Managing travel logistics: issuing insurance, visas, and travel letters - 🏒 Supporting office management: ensuring facilities are well-maintained and insured
Administrative Assistant
RTI InternationalAdministrative Assistant
Apr. 2018 - Dec. 2019Kenyaβ€’ 🌍 Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations for staff and program participants, ensuring compliance ✈️. β€’ 🏒 Managed office administration, overseeing space, contracts, and equipment πŸ“‹. β€’ πŸ“… Optimized meeting room usage by maintaining the electronic Boardroom Calendar πŸ—“οΈ. β€’ πŸ’Ό Supported Procurement Officers with integrity and accuracy πŸ“¦. β€’ πŸ“ Initiated transparent procurement procedures, adhering to regulations πŸ›οΈ. β€’ 🀝 Facilitated communication with external partners for workshops and meetings 🀝. β€’ πŸŽ‰ Enhanced efficiency by streamlining payment processes with shared folders πŸ’».
Regional Administrative Assistant
Land O'Lakes, Inc.Regional Administrative Assistant
Mar. 2014 - Dec. 2017Kenyaβ€’ πŸ“¦ Supported smooth project operations by managing supplies, mail, and documents πŸ“¬. β€’ 🀝 Provided administrative aid to 5 donor-funded projects 🌐. β€’ ✈️ Arranged travel and accommodations for local and international visitors 🏨. β€’ πŸ“… Coordinated logistics for meetings and workshops πŸ“Š. β€’ πŸ“‘ Organized program meetings and prepared meeting materials πŸ“. β€’ πŸ—„οΈ Maintained a secure filing system for confidential documents πŸ”’. β€’ πŸ’Ό Negotiated with suppliers for the best deals and managed vendor relationships πŸ’°. β€’ πŸ“‹ Identified and prequalified potential suppliers, keeping the list updated πŸ“. β€’ πŸ’΅ Conducted price surveys and ensured market-aligned pricing πŸ“Š. β€’ 🀝 Reviewed vendor options and negotiated contracts for optimal supply deals πŸ›’. β€’ πŸ“… Assisted HR in managing staff leave and maintaining leave records πŸ“†.
Receptionist
Avenue HealthcareReceptionist
Jan. 2013 - Feb. 2014Kenya- πŸ₯ Efficiently managed the front office, switchboard, and emergencies, ensuring top-notch customer service and patient satisfaction. - ☎️ Handled telephone inquiries, took detailed messages, and kept contact details updated. - πŸ“‹ Addressed general inquiries, explained procedures, and scheduled follow-up appointments. - πŸ—ƒοΈ Maintained administrative systems, including records and databases, ensuring accessibility and security. - πŸ“… Planned meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements, managing travel records for hospital management staff. - πŸš‘ Optimized patient visit order based on emergencies and visit type. - πŸ› οΈ Maintained office efficiency by ensuring services were operational and taking corrective action when needed.
Administrative Assistant
Path for Global HealthAdministrative Assistant
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2009KenyaResponsibilities: - πŸ“‹ Managed daily front office operations, overseeing the National Project Coordinator's schedule. - πŸ—“οΈ Handled calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements with confidentiality and sensitivity. - πŸ“¦ Supported procurement for office supplies, maintaining inventory levels. - πŸ“ Assumed extra project duties, including meeting planning and correspondence drafting. - ✈️ Coordinated travel logistics and managed expenses for program staff. - πŸŽ‰ Organized events, sourced supplies, and managed budgets. - πŸ’» Upgraded record-keeping to computer-based systems, streamlining data retrieval. - πŸ“¬ Maintained an efficient mail system, managing correspondence and invoices.
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