Karen-Kristie Karigambe

Office Administrator & Procurement

Race!

03.2022 - 07.2024

Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
Reduced administrative errors by diligently proofreading office documents and maintaining accurate records.
Aided in employee onboarding through training new hires on office procedures, software applications, and company policies.
Enhanced team collaboration with establishment of clear communication channels and guidelines.
Bolstered project success through diligent tracking of deadlines, allocation of resources, and provision of status updates to stakeholders as needed.
Supported departmental goals with coordination of inter-departmental meetings and collaborative initiatives.
Improved workplace efficiency with regular maintenance of office equipment and proactive troubleshooting of technical issues.
Optimized budget management by monitoring expenses, negotiating supplier contracts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Boosted productivity by prioritizing tasks, managing schedules, and coordinating meetings for staff members.
Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, and conducting timely payments.
Assisted in event planning efforts for company gatherings, conferences, or workshops to enhance employee engagement and networking opportunities.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Assisted in preparation and processing of payroll to facilitate prompt staff payments.
Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.