Elsie Shangai

ELSIE SHANGAI Data Entry Specialist Nairobi, Kenya | linkedin.com/in/elsie-shangai- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented Data Entry Specialist with close to 3 years of experience in data collection, entry, validation, and quality control. Consistently maintains 99%+ accuracy rates across large datasets. Proficient in Microsoft Excel advanced functions, Google Sheets, and database management. Skilled at cleaning, organizing, and standardizing data to ensure integrity and accuracy. Adept at working independently in remote environments to meet tight deadlines and deliver reliable, analysis-ready data to clients. WORK EXPERIENCE Data Entry Specialist (Freelance) March 2024 – Present Self-Employed | Remote | Nairobi, Kenya • Managed and maintained customer and business databases of 500+ entries with 99%+ accuracy, ensuring data integrity at all times. • Performed high-volume data entry from multiple source formats including web sources, spreadsheets, handwritten documents, and digital files. • Developed and implemented data validation rules in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to minimize entry errors and standardize records. • Built professional Excel templates using advanced formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, and automated calculations. • Cleaned and standardized large datasets by removing duplicates, correcting formatting inconsistencies, and verifying data accuracy before submission. • Compiled and organized data from multiple online sources into structured, analysis-ready spreadsheets for client reporting. • Conducted thorough quality control checks on completed datasets, identifying and correcting errors to maintain high data accuracy standards. • Delivered all data entry projects within agreed deadlines while maintaining consistent accuracy and professional communication with clients. Data Entry Trainee Jan 2022 – Nov 2023 Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) | Nairobi, Kenya • Performed accurate data entry and record-keeping tasks across research databases, consistently maintaining a 95%+ accuracy rate. • Supported data collection and entry for medical research projects, ensuring completeness, consistency, and reliability of records. • Assisted in preparation and organization of research data summaries and reports for use by senior research staff. • Maintained organized digital and physical file systems in compliance with institutional data management and security procedures. • Collaborated with research staff to verify, cross-check, and clean data entries, contributing to overall data quality control. • Gained structured hands-on experience with spreadsheet tools and database systems in a professional research environment. KEY SKILLS Data Entry & Accuracy: High-volume data entry, 99%+ accuracy rate, data validation, data cleaning, duplicate removal, data quality control, database management, spreadsheet management, data verification. Microsoft Excel: Advanced Excel functions, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, automated calculations, data validation rules, formula building, template creation. Google Workspace: Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive, Gmail — data entry, document formatting, file organization, collaborative spreadsheets. Data Research: Online research and data collection, sourcing data from multiple web platforms, compiling and organizing information into structured formats. Professional: High attention to detail, time management, independent remote work, strong written English communication, information security awareness, meeting deadlines, US time zone availability. EDUCATION Digital Course in Data Entry & Management Perfect Learning Hub | Nairobi, Kenya | Completed with Distinction LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Certificate in Excel Essential Training Certificate in Data Entry Cybersecurity Certification REFERENCE Ruth Nyambura | CEO, Perfect Learning Hub Reference available upon request 2025 – 2026