Karen Meteti

Hardworking and versatile Administrative personnel with proven organizational skills and Thorough knowledge of corporate policies and procedures. Excellent communication and people skills with extensive strategic planning capabilities Over 10 years' experience Providing corporate office with support in relation to arranging Functions, venue bookings, making travel arrangements when necessary. Consistently recognized for proven capability in office administration, record keeping, preparing Reports and performing customer-oriented tasks. From developing administrative systems and managing organizational procedures to building solid relationships and training and developing high-performance teams, I am able to provide comprehensive office leadership and support. My ability to interface across organizational levels and functions to drive policy development and enhance productivity and efficiency along with excellent problem solving and communication skills prepares me to thrive in this challenging position

EXPERIENCE January 2019 - Current Head of operations and administration Corprisk Africa Ltd | nairobi, nairobi Developing, reviewing, and improving administrative systems, policies, and procedures Related to office facilities, including health and safety protocols and creating emergency awareness and preparedness • Organized workflows to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs by assisting in reviewing and optimizing office layouts to ensure they are optimized for productivity and efficiency • Ensuring compliance to statutory requirements by filling NSSF and NHIF returns on timely basis • • Setting meetings for the C-suite and board of directors Leveraged data, implemented new technology and revised procedures to support change and putting in place data monitoring policies to ensure data privacy and protection • Promoted collaborative and coordinated planning to achieve goals and objectives • Ensured the office environment and facilities are safe and compliant with relevant regulations i.e DOSH standards • Planning, scheduling, and promoting company events, including meetings, conferences. • Interviews, orientations, team building and campaigns to promote the brand • January 2013 - January 2018 Senior Administrative Officer Action Aid | Nairobi, Nairobi Worked hand in hand with the procurement department to acquire office assets and equipment • Collaborated with the directors and contractors in planning for future needs, including expansion and renovations • Supervising the day-to-day operations of the administrative department and staff members • Implementing strategies for maximizing the use of our office space and equipment's • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability • Working with the finance director to set budgets, monitor spending, and process payroll and manage petty cash • Collaborated with the security department to implement security policies and procedures for the organization • Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors to enhance transparent procurement of services and products that meet the quality standards • Maintaining a proper electronic filing system to collect and keep organizational records and documents • Ensured that staff are trained and informed about office facilities policies and procedures, including occupational safety by conducting regular training sessions • Ensure timely processing of work permits and legal compliance by obtaining all the relevant licenses pertaining running a company • Implemented a framework for fleet management services to track and schedule repairs for vehicles and meeting all the insurance regulations. • Oversaw budget to verify expenditures, assets and liabilities, maintaining low-costs with quality standards. • Established and monitored KPIs to gather insight and gauge progress, maintaining understanding of business operations. • Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building abilities to communicate effectively and productively with diverse stakeholders. • Strategised pragmatically to resolve company weaknesses and continue operational innovation and growth. • Trained employees on optimal processes and use of equipment to boosting department productivity. • Oversaw budget, accounting and payroll to meet deadlines. • Implemented operational strategies to build customer loyalty and retention.

2019 Bachelor of Business Management & Administration zetech university