P.O Box 24985 – 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
(M): -
(E):-(W): https://www.gvaservice.com
Nationality: Kenyan
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
Marion Muruka Gularire
Project Manager
Current Country:
Languages:
Proficiency:
Kenya
English
Fluent in both written and spoken
Objective
To utilize my administrative, research and design skills and obtain Program and Project
Management experience. To increase my interpersonal and communication skills and develop
my financial acumen. To provide essential service to customers and client at large. I am a detail
oriented individual offering exceptional management, leadership, and organizational skills;
easily adaptive to change in work environment.
Summary
Project Manager, virtual assistant and website designer with 6+ years of experience.
Experienced in planning, resource and documentation management. Known for being
responsible, organized and adaptive. I am a detail-oriented individual offering exceptional
management, leadership, and organizational skills; easily adaptive to change in the work
environment.
Experience
GULARIRE VA SERVICE
CEO/ VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
February 2014 – Current
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Experience
General administration support.
Social media marketing.
Content creation and management.
Data entry and analysis.
PowerPoint presentation design.
Calendar and email management.
Travel management.
Bookkeeping – QuickBooks & Pastel
Follow the Companies Best Practices
Organized and maintained online company files, invoices, and other digital documentation.
PROFICA PROFESSIONAL PROJECT LTD
PROJECT MANAGER
June 2019 – Current
Coordinated various executive projects including budget, resources, construction quality,
consultants and contractor teams, Client body, information share.
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Assist the Project Manager in all phases and aspects of the project.
Provide support to Field Staff.
Follow the Companies Best Practices
Prepare and assist with pre-installation meetings.
Review Owner contract and become familiar with terms & conditions.
Marion Muruka Gularire
Email:-| Web: https://www.gvaservice.com
Phone: -
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
P.O Box 24985 – 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
(M): -
(E):-(W): https://www.gvaservice.com
Nationality: Kenyan
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
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Distribute all short interval and overall project schedules. Ensure subcontractors have the
most up to date scopes of work. Assist PM in the development of the overall project schedule.
Work to obtain all necessary permits as requested by the PM.
Ability to review drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project
and identify long lead times and critical path items.
Complete sub evaluations/comparisons of bids, scope review, and complete buyout as
requested by the PM.
Develop a project submittal log and obtain designer’s approval.
Manage said submittal log and ensure all submittals are processed promptly.
Ensure contracts, insurance, and bonds are current and received before subcontractor
performs any work on site. Follow up on collection of all non-received documents and
escalate any issues to the PM.
Prepare all project meeting agendas and associated attachments as directed by the PM.
Attend weekly project meetings as requested by PM and keep detailed meeting minutes for
publishing to project team.
Draft, submit, and track all RFI’s and distribute to all teams’ members as appropriate.
Review project logs (RFI’s, Submittals, PCO’s) with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
Pursue and monitor submittals and track deliveries of materials. Verify all submittal
conformity to plans & specifications.
Collect superintendent daily reports, weekly project pictures and safety documentation.
Review for completeness and include in project documentation. Inform PM of deficiencies.
Collect and distribute coordination drawings from appropriate subcontractors. Review
drawings with PM and Superintendent. Set up coordination meetings for PM to chair.
Collect subcontractor changes for review by the PM.
Execute payment applications.
Complete quantity take-offs as requested by estimating and PM.
Review and code invoices. Check for accuracy and compare to cost to complete forecast.
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Experience
Equinor AS Tanzania office fit out – Lead PM
Tamarind Tree Suites – Asst. PM
Avenue Park Hospital – Assistant PM
BETTS & TOWNSEND (PTY) LIMITED
JNR. PROJECT MANAGER
January 2018 – May 2019
Coordinated various executive projects including budget, resources, construction quality,
consultants and contractor teams, Client body, information share.
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Meet contractual conditions of performance as noted in the Construction Manager scope of
service below.
Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
Plan and implement projects.
Help define project scope, goals and deliverables.
Define tasks and required resources.
Collect and manage project team.
Manage budget.
Allocate project resources.
Marion Muruka Gularire
Email:-| Web: https://www.gvaservice.com
Phone: -
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
P.O Box 24985 – 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
(M): -
(E):-(W): https://www.gvaservice.com
Nationality: Kenyan
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
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Create schedule and project timeline.
Track deliverables.
Support and direct team.
Lead quality assurance.
Monitor and report on project progress.
Present to stakeholders’ reports on progress as well as problems and solutions.
Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs.
Evaluate and assess result of project.
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Thomson Reuters CAT B office fit out.
Refinitiv CAT B office fit out.
Project Rose – Hotel Apartment base build and fit out (170 keys).
The Hub Karen Mall – Retail main build.
Sarit Centre – Retail main build.
Betts & Townsend office fit out.
EY Accra – CAT B office fit out
British Council Nairobi – CAT B Office fit out.
BETTS & TOWNSEND (PTY) LIMITED
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
March 2016 – January 2018
Coordinated various executive projects including marketing campaigns, facility relocation and
employee acquisition and training.
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Assisting Project Managers in their day to day duties.
Assigning tasks and coordinating project work.
Tracking, analysing and reporting project status.
Creating and updating project documentation.
Ensuring that project communications run smoothly, keeping key stakeholders and decision
makers engaged.
Involved in project management under PM from initiation to closure.
Report to Head of Sales Department on project status, progress, budget, as well as on team
members’ performance and procurement status.
Analyse project requests from management to identify project goals and objectives.
Work with resource manager/departments heads to acquire project team.
Create, schedule and assign tasks.
Work with team to make sure that project is on track, to remove impediments, provide
resources and data needed.
Communicate to all project stakeholders on project progress and risks, collect feedback.
Managed deliverables, resource calendars, and expense reports.
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BETTS & TOWNSEND (PTY) LIMITED
EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MD.
February 2014 – March 2016
Ensure a smooth running of operations in the company even in the absence of our Managing
Director.
Duties:
Marion Muruka Gularire
Email:-| Web: https://www.gvaservice.com
Phone: -
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
P.O Box 24985 – 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
(M): -
(E):-(W): https://www.gvaservice.com
Nationality: Kenyan
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
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Experience
Diary Management for the Managing Director.
Presentation preparations for new business development pitches.
Vacation arrangement.
Call management.
Preparing correspondence on your boss's behalf.
Delegating work in the absence of the Managing Director.
Planning and organizing meetings.
Organizing travel and preparing complex travel itineraries.
Attending meetings on your boss's behalf.
Taking action points and writing minutes.
Preparing papers for meetings.
Taking dictation.
Planning and organizing events.
Conducting research.
Drafting communications on behalf of the Managing Director
Preparing presentations.
Managing and reviewing filing and office systems.
Sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment.
BETTS & TOWNSEND (PTY) LIMITED
MARKETING AND GENERAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
February 2014 – May 2019
To secure a position as a public relations / marketing professional in order to utilize my
administrative, marketing, and interpersonal skills with accuracy and efficiency while
maintaining a motivated, productive, and goal-oriented environment for the entire
professional team on board.
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Designing and drafting proposals for presentation to new clients.
Designing company marketing documentations, including company brochure, newsletter and
profile.
Designing various presentations for clients and conferences.
Daily bookkeeping and petty cash management.
Preparation of Finance Accounts.
Managing Project accounts and debtors schedule.
Assisting with the scheduling of the project cost.
Calculating Recourse and overhead costs.
Preparation of payment certificates for payment together with the Main Project manager.
Preparation and payment of Payroll.
Preparation of customer invoices.
Bachelor of Science in Project Planning and Management Degree
Moi University – Eldoret
2009 – 2013
Honours: Second Class Upper Division
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT)
2008
Certificate
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Marion Muruka Gularire
Email:-| Web: https://www.gvaservice.com
Phone: -
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
P.O Box 24985 – 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
(M): -
(E):-(W): https://www.gvaservice.com
Nationality: Kenyan
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
Koru Girls High School
2004 – 2007
B+
Skills
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Organizational Skills
Great Communication Abilities
Blog Post Content Uploading & Editing
Basic Budgeting, Finance, and Accounting
Microsoft Office & Google Drive Apps
Google Docs
Canva design
PPO – project management software
Trello management software
Project Management
Administration and Office Management
Driving
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Self-motivated.
Adaptive to change.
Stress management
Exceptional communication skills.
Analytical thinking.
Able to think outside of the box.
Well Organised.
Attentive to detail.
Efficient.
Discrete.
Flexible.
Pro-Active.
A good communicator.
Hobbies
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Web Design and Development.
Reading.
Jewellery Making.
Company Profile Design.
Swimming.
Staying Fit.
Assessments Project Management Skills: Time Management — Proficient
February 2020
Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables.
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Project Management Skills: Budgeting — Highly Proficient
February 2020
Managing project budgets by appropriately allocating and monitoring financial resources.
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continued development in any professional field.
Marion Muruka Gularire
Email:-| Web: https://www.gvaservice.com
Phone: -
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marion-gularire-a
