Hi, I’m Peris Otieno, a reliable and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with 6+ years of experience supporting founders, creatives, and executives through high-trust administrative and operational support. I excel at email triage, calendar management, platform monitoring, social media scheduling, and confidential communications, always delivering with discretion and a privacy-first mindset. I thrive working independently across multiple communication platforms, maintaining professionalism and emotional balance in sensitive environments. Known for grit, resilience, and strong follow-through, I bring a calm, non-judgmental approach to every project and pride myself on reliability and thoughtful execution.

Peris Otieno

Hi, I’m Peris Otieno, a reliable and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with 6+ years of experience supporting founders, creatives, and executives through high-trust administrative and operational support. I excel at email triage, calendar management, platform monitoring, social media scheduling, and confidential communications, always delivering with discretion and a privacy-first mindset. I thrive working independently across multiple communication platforms, maintaining professionalism and emotional balance in sensitive environments. Known for grit, resilience, and strong follow-through, I bring a calm, non-judgmental approach to every project and pride myself on reliability and thoughtful execution.

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Hi, I’m Peris Otieno, a reliable and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with 6+ years of experience supporting founders, creatives, and executives through high-trust administrative and operational support. I excel at email triage, calendar management, platform monitoring, social media scheduling, and confidential communications, always delivering with discretion and a privacy-first mindset.

I thrive working independently across multiple communication platforms, maintaining professionalism and emotional balance in sensitive environments. Known for grit, resilience, and strong follow-through, I bring a calm, non-judgmental approach to every project and pride myself on reliability and thoughtful execution.

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Work Experience

Social Media Manager and Strategist at Harmonious Learning LLC.
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Managed social media strategy and content across platforms; built content calendars; tracked engagement and growth; collaborated with creative and marketing teams to coordinate campaigns; produced weekly and monthly content outlines to guide posting and approvals.
Senior Social Media Manager at ALX Africa
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Led social media planning and strategy; managed content calendars; analyzed engagement and audience growth; coordinated with design and marketing teams; produced reports for stakeholders.
Freelance (Social Media Management) at Upwork
November 1, 2019 - December 1, 2023
Executed day-to-day social media operations including publishing on multiple platforms; supported campaigns with posting schedules, reminders, and promotional timelines; monitored engagement and responded to comments; organized digital assets with structured libraries and tracking.
Executive Administrative Assistant / Operations Support at Harmonious Learning LLC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed daily administrative workflows including email triage, follow-ups, document organization, and task prioritization. Maintained complex calendars and appointment scheduling, optimized availability, and reduced scheduling conflicts. Provided high-discretion administrative support, handling sensitive communications with professionalism. Coordinated across multiple tools and platforms to ensure smooth operational flow. Tracked tasks, performance, and deadlines, demonstrating reliability and accountability in a remote environment. Promoted to Chief Operations Officer within one year due to trustworthiness and operational excellence.
Freelance Virtual Assistant & Administrative Support at Remote (International Clients)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided virtual administrative support to founders and online professionals, managing inboxes, calendars, and internal workflows. Conducted daily email management and follow-ups, ensuring no communication or task was missed. Supported social media operations, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and managing direct messages. Managed multiple communication platforms with discretion and professionalism, primarily through written electronic communication. Trusted with sensitive information and private client materials, maintaining strict confidentiality.
Administrative Assistant at Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK)
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Supported daily administrative operations, record management, and correspondence. Maintained organized filing systems and accurate documentation. Assisted with scheduling, coordination, and internal communications. Handled confidential information in accordance with organizational policies.

Education

Economics & Statistics at Egerton University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Professional Foundations at ALX Africa
March 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025
BSc Economics & Statistics at Egerton University, Nakuru, Kenya
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Science – Economics & Statistics at Egerton University
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
ALX Kenya Certificate – Virtual Assistant at ALX Kenya
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
ALX Kenya Certificate – Professional Foundations at ALX Kenya
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Qualifications

Professional Foundations
March 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025
ALX Kenya Certificate – Virtual Assistant
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
ALX Kenya Certificate – Professional Foundations
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Bachelor of Science – Economics & Statistics (Egerton University)
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education