Elijah Gichumbi

• High levels of integrity
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Excellent planning, organizing and analytical skills

Current Position:                  Virtual Assistant

Date:                                       June 2020 – To Date

Organization:                                     Kazi Remote 

Job Details:                            

• Management of clients’ emails and responses.
• Data entry. 
• Creating written versions of audio or video recordings, meetings, and conversations
• Making cold calls to generate leads from a provided spreadsheet.
• Creating content to post on the company’s social media channels.

Position Held:                        Enumerator 

Date:                                       January 2020 – May 2020

Organization:                                     Organic Agriculture Center of Kenya

Job Details:                            

• Interviewed the identified farmers of the project within the project area to ensure the data and information had been recorded within registered forms.
• Documented all the findings in the provided data collection tools.
• Compiled and sorted the filled data collection tools as directed by the supervisor.

Position Held:                        Executive Assistant

Date:                                       September 2017 – December 2019

Organization:                                     Libra Mead Enterprises 

Job Details:                            

• I conducted research and created reports on various topics based on the needs of the executive.
• I planned and organized events that took place externally, such as fundraisers, sporting tournaments, and appreciation events.
• I kept important information and documents organized physically, and electronically.
• I maintained a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

Position Held:                        Administrative Officer

Date:                                       January 2014 – August 2017

Organization:                                     Mispah Enterprises 

Job Details:                            

• Processed and directed mail and incoming packages or deliveries
• Office management, which included filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies.
• Maintain and update company databases.
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents.
• Answer queries by employees and clients.
• Update office policies as needed.

Position Held:                        Student Mentor 

Date:                                       October 2011- December 2013

Organization:                                     South China University of Technology 

Job Details:                            

• Delivered awareness-raising events and activities on issues facing students 
• Actively aided and supported students during the transition into University life and residences.

Position Held:                        Sports Management Intern

Date:                                       January 2008 - December 2009

Organization:                                     Africa Nazarene University 

Job Details:                            

• Facilitated sports activities for students at the university.
• Provided inventory control and distribution management for event equipment, supplies, and apparel.
• Assisted the Event Operations Associates with staff organization and scheduling.

Position Held:                        Museum Attendant 

Date:                                       January 2007 – December 2007

Organization:                                     Athletics Kenya 

Job Details:                            

• Event set-ups
• Assisted with keeping all front of house areas clean and well presented, including clearing away after events 

• MBA, International Business

September, 2013 South China University of Technology (China)

• BSC, Sports Science

January, 2007 Kenyatta University (Kenya)