Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
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Brian Othieno

Brian Othieno

Kampala

Summary

Meticulous and systematic Administrative Assistant skilled in organizing, planning and managing daily clerical needs. Bringing solid expertise in coordinating documents, reports and records, handling correspondence and managing deliveries. Skilled in oral and written communication, team leadership and relationship-building.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Com Foam (U) Ltd
Kampala
03.2022 - Current
  • Compose letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Assist with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
  • Update contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
  • Handle confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Provide administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Organize and maintain filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Maintaine office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Ensure efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers.

Office Assistant

Jowkan Enterprises Logistics
Tororo
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to the office budget.

Store Manager

Divine Plastics
Jinja
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.

Education

Bachelors Degree in International Business - Business

Makerere University Business School
Kampala
01-2023

Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education -

Lugazi Mixed School, Naalya
Buikwe
11-2017

Uganda Certificate Of Education -

Budini Secondary School
Kaliro
11-2015

Primary Leaving Examinaton -

Victory Border Point Primary School
Tororo
12-2011

Skills

  • Minute Taking
  • Presentation Design
  • Invoice Processing
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Office Administration
  • Meeting planning
  • Data Entry
  • Staff Management
  • Social media knowledge
  • Internal Communications

Languages

English
First Language
Swahili
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Luganda
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Lusoga
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Adhola
Proficient (C2)
C2

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

  • Reading novels, poems and plays.
  • Writing short stories and poetry.
  • Learning through documentaries from media sources.
  • Traveling.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Com Foam (U) Ltd
03.2022 - Current

Office Assistant

Jowkan Enterprises Logistics
10.2020 - 03.2021

Store Manager

Divine Plastics
02.2018 - 09.2018

Bachelors Degree in International Business - Business

Makerere University Business School

Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education -

Lugazi Mixed School, Naalya

Uganda Certificate Of Education -

Budini Secondary School

Primary Leaving Examinaton -

Victory Border Point Primary School
Brian Othieno