Hi, I'm Rita Wanjiru, a focused Virtual Assistant with 4+ years of experience supporting service-based businesses through inbox management, client communications, scheduling, and administrative tasks. I help busy entrepreneurs stay responsive, organized, and focused on daily operations. I excel at turning inbox-heavy days into calm, smooth workflows while maintaining a friendly, professional tone. I bring reliability, proactive communication, and practical problem-solving to every project, delivering timely responses and clear updates so teams can focus on growth.

Rita Wanjiru

Hi, I'm Rita Wanjiru, a focused Virtual Assistant with 4+ years of experience supporting service-based businesses through inbox management, client communications, scheduling, and administrative tasks. I help busy entrepreneurs stay responsive, organized, and focused on daily operations. I excel at turning inbox-heavy days into calm, smooth workflows while maintaining a friendly, professional tone. I bring reliability, proactive communication, and practical problem-solving to every project, delivering timely responses and clear updates so teams can focus on growth.

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Hi, I’m Rita Wanjiru, a focused Virtual Assistant with 4+ years of experience supporting service-based businesses through inbox management, client communications, scheduling, and administrative tasks. I help busy entrepreneurs stay responsive, organized, and focused on daily operations. I excel at turning inbox-heavy days into calm, smooth workflows while maintaining a friendly, professional tone.

I bring reliability, proactive communication, and practical problem-solving to every project, delivering timely responses and clear updates so teams can focus on growth.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Virtual Assistant at Remote – Various Small Business Clients
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed shared inboxes and customer communications for small business clients; organized messages, templates, and follow-ups; supported email and chat; scheduled tasks; organized documents using Google Workspace; improved access and reduced time spent searching for files; ticketing and client onboarding.
Ticketing Agent at MTickets Global
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Processed 200+ ticketing transactions per week with 100% accuracy; responded to customer inquiries and ticketing issues during high-pressure periods; maintained daily sales and financial transactions for event organizers.
Executive Assistant (Intern) at Old Mutual Kenya
June 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Supported executives with scheduling, correspondence, and document filing; assisted with meeting coordination and internal communication; recognized for reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail during the internship period.
Virtual Assistant at Remote2
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed shared inboxes and customer communications for small business clients, ensuring timely, clear, and professional responses. Reduced response delays by organizing messages, templates, and follow-ups, allowing clients to focus on core work. Handled customer support via email and chat, resolving common issues independently and escalating only when necessary. Organized documents and client records using Google Workspace, improving access and reducing time spent searching for files.
Ticketing Agent at M-Tickets Global
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Processed 200+ ticketing transactions per week with 100% accuracy, supporting smooth customer entry during live events. Responded to customer inquiries and ticketing issues during high-pressure periods, minimizing disruptions and complaints. Recorded daily sales and financial transactions, supporting accurate reconciliation and reporting for event organizers.
Customer Service Executive at Lirry z Cakes & Delicatzen
June 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Handled calls, messages, and walk-in customer requests, resolving 90%+ of complaints on first contact. Managed customer orders and delivery follow-ups, reducing missed orders and improving repeat business. Built strong customer relationships by understanding needs and offering practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Diploma in Business Management at KCA University
March 1, 2015 - February 28, 2018
KCSE at Moi Girls’ Secondary School, Kamangu
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Diploma in Business Management at KCA University, Nairobi
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
KCSE at Moi Girls' Secondary School, Kamangu
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Qualifications

ALX Virtual Assistant – Executive Support
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
ALX AI Career Essentials – AI Tools & Automation Basics
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
ALX Virtual Assistant Program – Executive support, time management, client communication
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
ALX AI Career Essentials – AI tools, automation basics, digital career skills
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

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