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Ruun Samatar

Blacksburg,VA

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with strong customer service and communication skills. Experienced in data entry and task management, ensuring efficient operations and enhanced productivity in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Mary Maker
10.2025 - 05.2026

Provided remote administrative support to the Cofounder of Elimisha Kakuma Mary Maker.

Helped in Organizing and Managing daily to-do lists and priorities.

Assisted with task tracking, follow-ups, and deadline monitoring to ensure work stayed on schedule.

Helped Maintain Organized records and notes.

Supported planning and Coordination of activities through clear communication and organization.

Improved productivity by helping streamline daily tasks and responsibilities.

Customer Service Cashier

Virginia Tech
10.2025 - 05.2026

Provided friendly and professional customer service to students and staff on the dining halls.

Assisted customers with payments.

Demonstrated strong communication skills.

Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth service and timely order fulfillment.

Intern

Center For Refugee and Migrants at Virginia Tech
08.2025 - 04.2026

Assisted with Research, data collection and documentation related to migrant experience.

Collaborated with faculty and student team to develop resources and informational materials.

Strengthened Cross-cultural communication skills.

Intern

Elimisha Kakuma
06.2024 - 05.2025

Elimisha Kakuma(College access program for Refugee students in Kakuma Camp)

Gaved training sessions for the newer cohort to help them apply to the program.

Organized and reviewed application letters, reports and students documentation.

Provided administrative support to Co-founders by maintaining records and tracking application process.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
12-2029

Certificate of Completion - College Access Preparatory Program

Elimisha Kakuma
Kakuma, Kenya
04-2024

High School Diploma -

Kakuma Refugee Secondary School
Kakuma, Kenya
11-2023

Certificate of Completion For Middle School -

Eastleigh Airport Primary School
Nairobi, Kenya
11-2019

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Good communicator
  • Public speaker
  • Active listener
  • Time management
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Swahili
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Mary Maker
10.2025 - 05.2026

Customer Service Cashier

Virginia Tech
10.2025 - 05.2026

Intern

Center For Refugee and Migrants at Virginia Tech
08.2025 - 04.2026

Intern

Elimisha Kakuma
06.2024 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Virginia Tech

Certificate of Completion - College Access Preparatory Program

Elimisha Kakuma

High School Diploma -

Kakuma Refugee Secondary School

Certificate of Completion For Middle School -

Eastleigh Airport Primary School