Irene Waweru

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  • About me

    Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating & Digital Officer, Resilience Manager

  • Education

    • Strathmore university

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of business information technology business information technology
  • Experience

    • Barclays bank of kenya

      Jan 2008 - Sept 2018
      • Executive Assistant to Head of Premier Banking

        Jan 2017 - Sept 2018
      • Customer Service Advisor

        Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
      • Banking Hall Executive

        Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
      • Scheme Loans Administrator

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
    • Absa bank kenya

      Sept 2018 - now
      Executive assistant to the chief operating & digital officer, resilience manager

      ● Maintained calendar for the COO and the CIO, including identifying key deadlines /milestones in team plans and flag follow-up.● Managed the COO’s correspondence as delegated including drafting and responding to COO’s emails as appropriate● Accompanied the COO to meetings, took minutes and ensured follow up and conclusive resolution of arising actions/ items thereof. ● Acted as the main reference point both in the presence and absence of the COO ● Prepared and processed expense reports, vendor invoicing paperwork, and purchase requisitions, including monthly expense reconciliation and on-demand expense reports.● Managed sensitive and confidential information and matters with a high level of professionalism and grace under pressure● Organized and executed events on behalf of the COO’s Office as well as organizing, executing, and attending team events for the Africa Regional Office (ARO)● Organized and facilitated meetings for both Absa staff and external partners, including coordinating meeting logistics and preparing meeting materials, and interacting directly with attendees.● Booked all travel arrangements and accommodation, planned full itineraries, where necessary arranged travel facilities, visas, medical requirements for COO’s and ARO executives while ensuring necessary approvals for spend and recharge were in place.● Organized a wide range of meetings, functions, lunches, conferences with both internal & external parties both local and International● Scheduled appointments and organized transfer and accommodation details for both internal and visiting executives.● Steered the execution of the COO strategic initiatives.● Charged with the production of all briefing material for the COO’s wide-ranging visits / meetings / conferences. Undertook research and prepared reports to ensure the COO was fully briefed for each occasion● Oversaw expense reviews relating to COO’s office Show less

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