William Owino

WILLIAM OWINO Kenyan | Kenya (Remote) | -​-| LinkedIn | Skype ID:live:.cid.37aebe2a32de69e SUMMARY ●​ Detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with executive and travel support expertise ●​ Skilled in calendar management, inbox handling, and administrative organization ●​ Proficient in booking travel and streamlining logistics for time-saving results ●​ Certified in Virtual Assistance and Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials ●​ Known for discretion, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving EDUCATION University of Embu - Embu, Kenya​ Bachelor of Economics and Finance ALX Africa - Remote Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials ALX Africa - Remote Virtual Assistant Certification September 2020 - September 2025 March 2024 - July 2024 February 2025 - April 2025 WORK EXPERIENCE Freelance Virtual Assistant​ Self-Employed - Remote​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ January 2023 - Present Streamlined executive inbox/calendar management; reduced missed appointments by 85% Coordinated 30+ domestic and international trips, enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction Automated scheduling and project tracking via Trello and Calendly, saving clients 10+ hours weekly Delivered research, document formatting, and presentation prep for senior professionals Maintained confidentiality and responsiveness across all virtual engagements Travel and Admin Support​ Kuni Safi Limited - Remote​ August 2022 - December 2022 ●​ Scheduled executive meetings and triaged emails to maintain workflow ●​ Researched and booked travel options, cutting travel expenses by 20% ●​ Supported internal communications and documentation, increasing team coordination VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Online Support Contributor, ALX Program​ March 2024 -Present ●​ Assist peers with mastering productivity tools like Google Calendar, Trello, and Canva ●​ Share time-saving strategies and contribute actively to group discussions ●​ Helped troubleshoot virtual tools, fostering collaborative learning SKILLS ​ Inbox & Calendar Management ​ Strategic Planning ​ Project Coordination Research and Report Development Travel logistics Google Workspace Trello, Asana, Notion Canva, TripIt, Calendly INTERESTS ​ Remote Work Optimization ​ Digital Productivity ​ LANGUAGES ​ Kiswahili - Native ​ English - Expert ​ Project Coordination Communication & Team Collaboration Microsoft Office Suite Expensify, Zoom Personal Growth