Chelsea Deon

Chelsea Deon

$7/hr
Virtual Assistant, Administrative Assistant
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Experience:
4 years
About

As a skilled Administrative Assistant, I bring a balanced combination of technical efficiency and essential soft skills to support smooth day-to-day operations. My core responsibilities focus on email management, staff coordination, and professional communication, all of which are supported by strong organizational skills, discretion, and a proactive mindset.

In managing high volumes of email correspondence, I prioritize and respond to messages with speed, clarity, and professionalism. I create effective systems to organize inboxes, flag urgent items, and ensure follow-ups are never missed. My attention to detail and strong time management allow me to handle sensitive and time-critical communications with reliability and care.

As a point of contact for team coordination, I excel in aligning calendars, scheduling meetings, organizing workflows, and helping staff stay on track with key deadlines and deliverables. I am highly adaptable, able to manage last-minute changes and competing priorities while maintaining a calm and solution-oriented approach. My ability to work both independently and collaboratively ensures I can support individual team members while contributing to broader organizational goals.

Clear, respectful communication is at the heart of my work. I interact with staff at all levels, external clients, and senior leadership with empathy, professionalism, and emotional intelligence. I understand how to tailor my tone and approach to suit the audience, and I’m often entrusted to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Beyond my core duties, I take initiative in identifying areas for improvement, streamlining processes, and anticipating needs before they arise. Whether it's solving scheduling conflicts, drafting correspondence, or coordinating team logistics, I approach each task with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Known for being dependable, approachable, and resourceful, I thrive in environments that require multitasking, flexibility, and consistent communication. I take pride in being the behind-the-scenes support that helps people work more effectively and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

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