Susan Melissa Tongola

Susan Melissa Tongola

$5/hr
Client Experience and Office Administration Executive
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Experience:
14 years
Susan Melissa Namatsi | Client Experience & Administrative Executive Email:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-melissa-namatsi-/ Cell No: - | - Country: Kenya. CAREER PROFILE Dedicated, self-motivated and organized professional with over 10 years’ experience in administrative functions and customer service that contributes to smooth, efficient and productive operations. I thrive in building and maintaining relationships with new, prospective and existing customers. I take pride in being committed and passionate in everything I do. I work with enthusiasm and diligence with an understanding that the ultimate goal is to enhance customer satisfaction, customer retention, company growth and my personal development and growth. CORE COMPETENCIES             Remarkable Customer Experience Office Administration skills Virtual Admin Assistance Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and relationship skills Sales Processing RP Knowledge- Sage, Opera, Oracle Calendar Management, Scheduling & Emailing Adaptability and Flexibility Client Relationship Management Analytical skills             Positive Teamwork and Collaboration Microsoft Office Suite Pride and quality of work that shows a willingness to go beyond in ways both big and small during every single project. Organizational Skills-Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently Negotiation skills Attentive to detail and goal oriented Problem solving skills Account Management Hotel Booking and Travel Management WORK EXPERIENCE Jan 2023- Present Audio-visual Collaboration Technologies Position: Corporate Account Manager Responsibilities      Expand relationships with the existing clients by continuously proposing solutions that meet their corporate strategy. Establish new business opportunities Create and manage CRM database of accounts and cultivate a complete understanding of their needs and manage to meet their objectives, resolve their issues at a reduced timed thus enhancing customer satisfaction. Negotiate contracts with clients and establish a timeline of performance. Track clients’ queries and followed up on ticket raised to ensure their concerns have been resolved. Pitch product portfolios to clients and ensured the correct products and services were delivered to clients timely. Introduce promotional programs to both new and existing clients to optimize sales revenue.    November 2021- Dec 2022 Up work Position held: Virtual Administrative Assistant Responsibilities       Database and CRM maintenance. Updated emails and contact information in the Customer Management system. Calendar management. Efficiently scheduled and organized appointments, meetings and events for both general and executive staff. Mail Management .Managed and sorted emails for clients and C suite executives of top organizations. Managed hotel and travel bookings for staff. Screened calls and provided information to callers. Inventory Management Accomplishments    Due to frequent bookings of flights and accommodation, I reached out to travel agencies and negotiated on lower flight and accommodation rates successfully. Reached out to new vendors and negotiated lowers prices for office supplies cutting supply costs by 10-20 % for most companies. Successfully analyzed internal processes recommended and implemented procedural changes to improve office operations. February 2018- October 2021 Gravity Solutions Limited | ICT Firm Position: Sales Administrator Responsibilities        Managed a wide variety of customer service and administration tasks. Managed all the administration relating to all sales processes which included preparation of tenders, proposals, quotations, service contract, purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes and worked closely with business managers, CEO's and general operations as key contact persons. Maintained an accurate CRM database of clients’ information that enhanced customer relationship management. Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communication. Responded to new and aftersales inquiries from clients; channeled the issues to the right team members and ensure the earliest resolution of the reported issues by working in tandem with the technical team. Collaborated with the sales team to maximize profit by up selling and cross selling. Met client needs and deliverables according to proposed timelines. Accomplishments    Formulated an order processing system, thereby increased sales process efficiency by 75% Implemented client outreach program to clients to find out their experience with the product and services offered and what actions to implement after which and as a result a smooth relationship was enhanced thus promoting customer satisfaction and retention; Worked overtime most times including holidays in order to complete and submit tenders documents in time and as such received tender awards from reputable companies and government institutions between the year 2019 and 2021. February 2014 - November 2017 Africa Business News Group- CNBC AFRICA Position held: Administrative Assistant and Production Coordinator Responsibilities:          Handled reception desk and served as the first point of contact in the bureau by promoting a positive image of CNBC AFRICA with staff and guests. Provided secretarial support for the bureau manager and bureau administrator; screened and handled appropriately telephone calls, enquiries, incoming emails, posts and requests. Sourced for quotations from service providers, prepared purchase orders and ensured fulfillment of orders as requested, invoices received in time and payments made to them. Organized travel and hotel bookings for staffs and assisted them in processing their travel documents; facilitated transport for staff going out on office assignments thus ensuring a smooth production cycle. Organized corporate events for the company, scheduled guest meetings and appointments for senior management. Maintained logging in and out of company vehicle and office equipment and ensured maintenances and repairs of the same. Analyzed internal processes recommend and implement procedural changes to improve office operations. Supervised cleaning personnel and ensure that the bureau remains safe, secure, and well maintained. Managed office petty cash. Accomplishments     Received compliments and gifts from office management and guests for successfully upholding a good reputation of the company by offering excellent experience to both staff and guests. Reduced office expenses significantly by cutting off unnecessary office supplies, reducing quantity of some consumables, encouraging staff to switch off lights if not in use, recycling printing papers for internal use. Assisted to onboard 16 employees successfully. Successfully organized transport arrangements for all staff whenever the company would have outdoor events. Every staff was comfortable, safe and satisfied. July 2010 - June 2013 Fly Five Forty Aviation Limited Position held: Sales and Ticketing Officer / Customer Service Officer. Responsibilities    Customer service. Airline ticket sales. Airport passenger handling. Accomplishments      Successfully assisted customers with check-in, tagging luggage, ticket changes, re-booking, and special service requests. Successfully checked-in and boarded passengers to the aircraft, including disabled passengers and unaccompanied minors to and from the aircraft with no reported complaints. Provided accurate gate pass, flight tickets, flight arrival and departure information, and answered general inquiries appropriately. Met and exceeded sales target and customer satisfaction for a consecutive period of 6 months in 2012. Prepared and submitted daily sales report in time to Finance department; processed all office administration requirements like banking, petty cash handling, staff and client transport requirements. March 2009- June 2010 Safaricom Kenya Limited Position held: Retail Centre Representative Responsibilities: Customer Service Accomplishments: Efficaciously provided quality customer service and contributed to the overall sales target. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING  DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY |   DATA CENTRE TRAINING COLLEGE |  Certificate in Public Relations short courses, 2012 March Microsoft Office Application, 2007  EDUCATIONAL TRAINING  MOI UNIVERSITY | Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel, Hospitality and Events Management, 2019  NAIROBI AVIATION COLLEGE | Diploma in Air Travel Operations, 2008  TRANSWORLD AVIATION COLLEGE | Certificate in Air Travel and Tourism, 2007  MUDAVADI GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), 2005 REFEREES 1. Mr. Daniel Mutua 2. Ms Sapna Ashok Shah Senior Sage Consultant Group Financial Controller | Azuri Technologies Gravity Solutions Limited Mobile phone: - Mobile Phone: - Email:- Email:-3. Mr. Naoki Kumagai General Manager | Mitsui & Co., Europe PLC- Tokyo Email:-
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