Amanda Hedwig

Name: Amanda Hedwig Marangu Professional Summary Proactive Virtual Assistant and entry-level Software Engineer with strong experience in administrative support, online tutoring, and freelance writing. Skilled in managing calendars, handling email communications, conducting research, and supporting executives remotely. Recently completed a Computer Science course, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, databases, and software development. Adept at using digital tools, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results under minimal supervision. 📧 Upon Request | 📞 Upon Request | 🌍 Remote | Kenya 🎓 Graduate in Education English and Literature| Virtual Assistant | Research Support | Customer Service| Web Development| SPSS 🎓 Education Bachelor of Education Arts in English and Literature| Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. Graduation Year: 2019 Certificate in Computer Science, Harvard University (Online), 2024 💼 Experience Freelance Virtual Assistant | 2021 – Present - Provided administrative support to clients, including scheduling, email management, and customer communications. - Conducted online research, prepared reports, and managed data entry tasks with accuracy. - Assisted with content creation and social media management. - Delivered high-quality results under tight deadlines while working remotely. Intern – Online Tutor & Freelance Writer | 2020 – 2025 - Delivered online tutoring sessions in English and Literature. - Designed lesson plans tailored to student needs. - Produced engaging blog posts and articles for diverse audiences. Organizer | Peace Ambassadors Kenya | 2016 – 2022 - Organized community forums and youth outreach events to promote peacebuilding. - Prepared reports and documented meetings. - Collaborated with community leaders and volunteers to implement campaigns. 🧰 Skills • Virtual Assistance Tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, WhatsApp, Trello, Slack • - Software Engineering Foundations: Python, Java, HTML, CSS, SQL (Intermediate) • - Other Skills: Fast & accurate typing, social media management, report writing, conflict resolution, research & analysis • Communication | Research | Conflict Resolution | Lesson Planning| Report Writing • Digital tools; Microsoft Word & Excel | Google Docs & Sheets | Gmail | Zoom • Investigative reporting & fact-checking • Editorial writing & content aggregation • Graphic Design • Remote team collaboration • Research & data analysis • Strong organizational skills • Able to work independently and meet deadlines remotely 💡 Career Interests • Virtual Assistance • Software Engineering (Entry-level opportunities) • Research & Data Analysis • Virtual Assistant • Customer Support • Online Tutor References Lena Falton Editor VOX Media Contact;-Eliud Shihonga Timely Grinders Freelancers Contact Upon Request Amos Kareithi Editor Standard Media Group Upon Request