Lydia Mworia Kanana

LYDIA K. MWORIA EXECUTIVE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE Email me LinkedIn Portfolio SUMMARY -Highly motivated professional with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Computer Science background. -Skilled in business correspondence, organization, planning, and MS Office. - Strong in time management, communication, and critical thinking. - Experienced in agile environments with a focus on customer service. - Proactive team player, optimizing productivity and supporting organizational success. PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE 02/2024 – 12/2025 Senior Executive Assistant to CEO Parker Foundation — Florida, USA Streamlined calendars and managed high-volume inboxes, reducing scheduling conflicts by 20%. Coordinated travel and itineraries, cutting executive travel time by 30%. Managed reimbursements, tracked expenses, and monitored projects using ClickUp and Trello. Organized meetings and retreats, saving 15 hours/month through efficient prep and follow-up. 07/2023 – 02/2024 Portland, Oregon Executive Productivity Assistant, Prialto Managed high-volume inboxes, schedules, and agendas, improving executive response times by 30%. Oversaw calendars and coordinated meetings across multiple time zones. Supported onboarding and maintained project documentation, including candidate interviews and slides. Created detailed travel itineraries, ensuring seamless executive travel experiences. Uk, Canada Executive Support to Contractor, Mawega Real Estate Managed a high-volume inbox, prioritizing 150+ emails weekly to ensure timely response to critical communications. Streamlined inbox with folders, labels, and automation, reducing clutter by 40% and improving efficiency. Assisted with project budgets, tracked expenses, and monitored materials for cost efficiency and accountability. Coordinated stakeholder communication, ensuring all critical deadlines and follow-ups were met. 11/2021 – 09/2022 Uk, Canada Relationship Officer Streamlined calendars and managed high-volume inboxes, reducing scheduling conflicts by 20%. Coordinated travel and itineraries, cutting executive travel time by 30%. Managed expenses, reimbursements, and tracked projects using ClickUp and Trello. Organized meetings and retreats, saving 15 hours/month through efficient prep and follow-up. 05/2022 – 07/2023 09/2020-10/2021 Admin Project Manager, Arroway Industries Nairobi, Kenya Planned and executed multiple projects on time and within budget, improving overall efficiency. Developed schedules and allocated resources, reducing project delays by 25%. Led cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and successful delivery of project goals. Monitored progress and risks, implementing solutions to improve project efficiency by 20%. Managed budgets and expenses, maintaining cost control and accountability. Prepared reports and updates, keeping stakeholders informed for data-driven decision-making. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Managed 150+ emails weekly, ensuring timely responses. Streamlined inbox and workflows, reducing clutter by 40%. Coordinated travel and meetings, cutting travel time by 30%. Handled projects and expenses, boosting team productivity. Provided client support, resolving inquiries within 24 hours. SKILLS CRM Systems Financial Handling Deadline driven Communication Project Coordination Data Organization Problem solving Business development EDUCATION Organized Multitasking Team work Flexibility MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Nov 2018 -Dec 2022 NAZARETH COMPUTER COLLEGE DIPLOMA OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Jan2017-Oct 2018 MBA (HONS) Internatinal Business-1 st class Hons CERTIFICATIONS Executive secretary and Business Administration Certification. Advanced Executive Assistant and Office Manager diploma. Executive Office Professional Certificate Program