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I am Catherine Maina, a passionate and reliable professional with experience in customer relations, administration, education, and sales. I am driven to pursue excellence in administration, customer satisfaction, and learner growth, and I thrive on new challenges that help me grow, learn, share, and apply my skills and ideas.
I am a detail-oriented communicator who collaborates well across teams, proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and capable of managing projects, timelines, and learning programs. I look forward to contributing to a dynamic organization where I can make a positive impact.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Administrative Assistant at Reconciliation at the Cross Ministry
February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023Managed frontline communications, directed phone calls and messages, scheduled correspondence, maintained digital and physical files, booked appointments, tracked office supplies, handled petty cash, and performed other administrative duties as assigned.
IGCSE Online Teacher at Sunrise homeschooling
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021Taught Key Stage 3 and Year 10 business studies, history, and Global Perspectives via online slide presentations; conducted Zoom/Google Meet sessions; provided monthly feedback to parents; assessed student progress with online formal assessments and issued reports.
Customer Service Representative at Essilor East Africa
July 1, 2016 - February 1, 2021Responded to product/service questions and ensured customer concerns were addressed within 48 hours; processed 100+ orders weekly; contributed to a 5% decrease in customer dissatisfaction by improving overall efficiency; collaborated with stakeholders for timely deliveries; trained teammates and was recognized for outstanding service.
High School Teacher at The Search Comprehensive Schools
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016Developed and aligned lesson plans with curriculum objectives; supervised students; attended staff/parent meetings; prepared, assessed, and graded tests, exams, presentations, and experiments; recognized as best subject teacher of the year.
Junior Sales Executive at Fleming Europe
September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Generated leads through cold calling and emailing; secured two new clients within the first month; recognized as Employee of the Month for meeting KPIs.
Education
Bachelor of Education Arts at The University of Nairobi
November 1, 2009 - August 1, 2014Qualifications
Alx Virtual Assistant Course
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Diploma in Business Administration
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Montessori Teaching - Exercise of Practical Life (EPL)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022EF SET English Certificate 65/100 (C1 Advanced)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022Human Resource Management
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021Customer service soft skills
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
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