
Timeline
About me
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating & Digital Officer, Resilience Manager
Education

Strathmore university
2003 - 2007Bachelor of business information technology business information technology
Experience

Barclays bank of kenya
Jan 2008 - Sept 2018Executive Assistant to Head of Premier Banking
Jan 2017 - Sept 2018Customer Service Advisor
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016Banking Hall Executive
Feb 2011 - Dec 2013Scheme Loans Administrator
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

Absa bank kenya
Sept 2018 - nowExecutive 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
Licenses & Certifications
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Critical thinking for better judgment and decision-making
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Cisa
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Building resilience
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Persuading others
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Communication foundations
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Why trust matters with rachel botsman
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Developing your emotional intelligence
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Effective listening
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Embracing unexpected change
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Teamwork foundations
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Languages
- enEnglish
- swSwahili
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