Project manager with proven skills in creating project strategies, managing teams and overseeing the success of a given project. I have worked as project manager for LatitudeZero Opportunities a social company working to address the unemployment gap in Kenya through training on employability skills. I have been responsible for customizing projects, creating project milestones, hiring staff, training, administrative support and monitoring and evaluation.Some of my expertise include: • Planning project and setting milestones • Distributing and delegating tasks among project team• Creating project budgets and delivering them within a given timeline.• Creating comprehensive project reports and analysis to ensure risks and challenges are dealt with on a timely manner.• Hiring the right staff to help meet projective objectives• Overseeing teams• Inventory management• Creating standard operating procedures.I am always eager to hear from other LinkedIn users, so feel free to get in touch with me if you want to know more about me. I look forward to hearing from you
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Co HostThe Spark It PodcastNairobi County, Kenya -
Administrative ManagerStarehe Foundation Inc Feb 2021 - PresentUnited StatesThe Starehe Foundation Inc, is a non-profit organization registered in the USA. As their admin manager, I work to help them realize organizational objective by providing admin support which include- Planning and managing team meetings.• Developing Content for social media, newsletters and grant proposals.• Managing donor databases and sending quarterly updates.• Managing correspondence in the form of phone calls, emails and letters.• Managing profiles on donor matching sites to manage donor donations and create awareness of the foundations goals to educate kids in Kenya.• Event planning and management -
Project ManagerLatitudezero Opportunities May 2019 - PresentKenyaEngineered efficient inventory system, tracking supplies and projecting needs.• Equipped program facilitators, ensuring impactful goal attainment.• Mentored mentees in writing, social media, digital storytelling, and virtual assistance.• Led diverse training incl. photography, beadwork, web design, and entrepreneurship.• Forged brand identity across platforms, amplifying visibility and engagement.• Curated content, managed blogs, and orchestrated social campaigns for youth programs.• Generated comprehensive client reports, facilitating project assessment and progress.• Orchestrated successful program events, achieving 95% program objective success.• Guided and motivated a team of 7 through effective monitoring and meetings.• Enhanced programs by 50% via insightful needs assessment and funding growth of 30%.• Crafted tailored training, elevating skills of employees and mentees alike. -
Executive Administrative AssistantFreelancewritingagency.Com Jan 2018 - PresentKenyaHelping Business Owners Scale their Businesses I am a professional Executive Assistant/VA & Content Writer who specializes in SEO Writing, Grant Writing, and Blogs. I provide customized content to meet my client's needs and optimize this to drive traffic and sales.Need help with Virtual/ Executive Assistant Roles? Here is what I can deliver on• Scheduling meetings and minute taking• Report writing• Research and documentation• Email Management• Travel and itinerary management• Event planning and coordination• Social Media management• Calendar Scheduling.• Call handlingContent Development and Social Media• Business articles• Social Media and growth strategies• Content Development for Social Media• Post Scheduling• Follower EngagementI also provide COACHING SERVICES to those who would like to kickstart their careers as VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS.
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Co-Founder And Program ManagerHyrac Tech Jan 2017 - PresentKenya• Developed a STEM curriculum for the projects run in partnership with local high schools and an orphanage based in Kenya.• Wrote grant proposals and Concept development notes for the different initiatives within the company. • Organized and facilitated workshops for trainers of trainers (TOT) on how to utilize the HyracBox, an offline server powered by a raspberry pi.• Developed content to be used for PR initiatives and on social media to create awareness of the brand. • Conducted baseline surveys for various initiatives within the organization.• Researched non-governmental organizations that worked within the scope of the company in order to find partnership opportunities. • Developed a clear database to manage personnel needs, inventory and another for project management.• Determined staffing needs specific to each program at any given time to ensure hiring of the right candidates at any given phase of the program.• Planned company trips, and organized itineraries in coordination with the teamPassionate about increasing access to resources for people who are not connected to the internet through offline technology. Working to bridge the gap for marginalized communities in particular in Africa#access #tech #offlinetechnology #womenintech
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Program CoordinatorGlobal Give Back Circle Nov 2016 - Jul 2018West Pokot• Managed Mentor Relationships and helped formulate mentor relations strategy.• Helped in preparing grant proposals, processed and grants for grant recipients.• Organized and facilitated workshops. • Maintained the Mentors and Mentee databases • Database Management• Formulated and issued a baseline survey, analyzing the baseline survey.• Newsletter writing and management• Personnel management -
Marketing Intern(African Touch Safaris) Ats Travel Sep 2016 - Dec 2016• Customer support; responding to inquiries, responding to emails, directing clients.• Booking and reservations• Travel and itinerary planning• Debt collection
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InternKenya Community Development Foundation Aug 2012 - Jan 2013• Database management for mentees within the Girl Child Program.• Grant processing for participants of the Girl Child Program.• Organizing and coordinating the workshops of more than 500 participants at a time.• Filling and record keeping and ensuring that data was handled correctly.• Email management and handling incoming and outgoing communication. -
VolunteerKenyatta National Hospital Jan 2012 - Sep 2012Help the children in the cancer ward with their reading,play with them,Keeping them engaged through story telling Arranging their library
Hellen Kimaru Skills
Hellen Kimaru Education Details
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University Of EldoretSecond Class, Upper Division -
Microsoft Academy-StareheDistinction -
Starehe Girls CentreIct
Frequently Asked Questions about Hellen Kimaru
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Hellen Kimaru works for The Spark It Podcast
What is Hellen Kimaru's role at the current company?
Hellen Kimaru's current role is Co Host.
What schools did Hellen Kimaru attend?
Hellen Kimaru attended University Of Eldoret, Microsoft Academy-Starehe, Starehe Girls Centre.
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Hellen Kimaru has skills like Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Leadership, Research, Writing, Fundraising, Performing Arts, Blogger, Youth Mentoring, Tutoring, Weaving, Beading.
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Versatile Copywriter | Specializing In Persuasive Content That Converts And CaptivatesNairobi County, Kenya1yahoo.com -
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