Reading
SHARON WAMBUI KARANJA
Administrative Offier
Summary
Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 3 years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Administrative Officer
The Turning Point Trust-Kenya
Nairobi
05.2021 - Current
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Set up conference rooms, technology and materials to facilitate meetings.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Head of Mentorship Volunteer
The Garden of Hope Foundation
Nairobi
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Industrial Attachment
Directorate of Immigration Services
Nairobi
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Document verification and scanning of documents and minding the front desk.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Receiving VIP passport applications, data entry
- Answering calls and responding to queries in a timely manner, data capture and biometrics for applications and VIP passport collection and delivery.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
09.2016 - 10.2019
Ordinary Diploma - Business Management
01.2015 - 10.2019
Skills
Office administration
Meeting minutes
Payroll and budgeting
Database administration
Purchase orders organization
Invoice Processing
Bookkeeping
School records monitoring
Workers' compensation
Conference planning
Contract agreement preparation
Supervising staff
Records management
Sorting and labeling
Attendance record management
Recordkeeping
Paperwork drafting
Time management
Mail handling
Human resource laws
Certification
Fraud Prevention
Interests
Conflict resolution
Human Resource Management
Reading
Love to read African Authors including the likes of Ngugi wa Thiongo, Chinua Achebe, Buchi Emecheta and Adichie
Timeline
Fraud Prevention
03-2022
Managing sexual exploitation and abuse in investigations
03-2022
Administrative Officer - The Turning Point Trust-Kenya
05.2021 - Current
Head of Mentorship Volunteer - The Garden of Hope Foundation
01.2020 - 10.2020
Industrial Attachment - Directorate of Immigration Services
02.2019 - 08.2019
Kenya Methodist University - Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
09.2016 - 10.2019
Catholic University of Eastern Africa - Ordinary Diploma, Business Management
01.2015 - 10.2019