Wambui Kanuri

Wambui Kanuri

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Executive Assistant | Social Media Marketing Consultant | SEO Content Writer & Editor
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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    Senior Grant Writer
    Sep 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year 3 months)
    • Wrote and submitted 40+ grant proposals, achieving a 95% funding success rate while maintaining 100% compliance with FEMA and DHS NSGP requirements across submissions, audits, and reporting. • Built and managed a custom CRM-based grant tracking system, improving submission efficiency by 30% and ensuring deadlines and deliverables were consistently met. • Collaborated with government agencies, nonprofits, security experts, and clients to develop compelling grant narratives, contributing to a 20% increase in funding approvals. • Leveraged ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI tools to accelerate proposal development, improve content quality by 20%, and enhance competitiveness in funding applications. • Managed client communications, grant inboxes, ve
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    Executive Assistant to Founder/CEO public Remote experience
    Humanity in Tech
    Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (9 months)
    • Supported the Founder/CEO by managing calendars, appointments, virtual meetings, project coordination, and day-to-day executive operations using Google Meet and ClickUp. • Improved communication efficiency by 25% and increased productivity by 30% through optimized email management and the creation of professional reports, presentations, and executive documents using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. • Managed Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn strategies, increasing engagement by 45%, expanding audience reach by 20%, and driving a sustained 35% growth through analytics and performance tracking. • Researched, created, and optimized content using Canva, Figma, ChatGPT, and AI tools, improving content engagement by 30% and strengthening bran
  • AMZ Advisers
    Executive Assistant to Partner & Director of Expansion public Remote experience
    AMZ Advisers
    Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (9 months)
    • Enhanced the Partner's LinkedIn presence through data-driven content strategies, increasing engagement by 30% and expanding reach by 15%, while creating marketing assets with Figma and AI tools. • Managed and automated executive inbox workflows, maintaining a 98% response rate, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and improving communication efficiency. • Coordinated executive calendars, travel, meetings, and briefing materials while managing projects in Monday.com, ClickUp, and Notion, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of cross-functional initiatives. • Automated administrative and reporting workflows using Claude and AI tools, saving the Partner 5+ hours per week and improving operational efficiency. • Conducted market research, so
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    Social Media Marketing
    Your Vision's Catalyst
    Aug 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 2 months)
    • Creating and executing comprehensive social media marketing strategies tailored to the organization's objectives and target audience. • Developing high-quality and engaging content for social media platforms, including text, while utilizing AI tools to enhance content creation and optimize engagement. • Fostering and nurturing online communities by actively engaging with followers, responding to comments, messages, and inquiries, and building meaningful relationships with the audience. • Managing and maintaining the organization's social media profiles on various platforms. • Creating and maintaining a content calendar to ensure a consistent posting schedule and alignment with marketing campaigns and events. Additionally, utilized
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    Virtual Assistant
    Web Apps LLC dba SYNERGY
    Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)
    • Conducted research to identify potential funding opportunities, understood the requirements of grant-making organizations, and assessed the alignment between the organization's goals and the available grants or funding programs. • Collaborated with the business development and project management team to thoroughly understand the client's requirements and objectives outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). Additionally, utilized Microsoft PowerPoint to create engaging presentations that effectively communicated research findings and project proposals, enhancing stakeholder understanding and support. Furthermore, employed WhatsApp for customer support and communication with
  • Amnick Social Enterprise
    Admin/HR & Social Media Marketing Intern public Remote experience
    Amnick Social Enterprise
    May 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)
    • Led and supervised an Administrative/HR team of four, improving collaboration and operational efficiency using Trello. • Developed and executed social media strategies using Canva, Pictory AI, and Figma, increasing engagement by 25% within four months. • Coordinated recruitment activities, onboarding, and training for new hires, increasing team productivity by 30%. • Supported HR and administrative operations by managing recruitment coordination, onboarding processes, and internal communications. • Organized team schedules, maintained HR records, and coordinated virtual events to support efficient remote operations. • Assisted project teams with task tracking and workflow management to ensure timely completion of deliverables. • Res
  • Paramount Students
    Virtual Assistance Intern
    Paramount Students
    Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 (3 months)
    • Created cold email marketing strategies that increased conversion by 65%. • Received an average 85% customer satisfaction rating to date, 15% higher than the company average. • Managed the company Instagram account to identify and engage potential leads, effectively utilizing the platform to source new business opportunities. • Executed targeted LinkedIn marketing campaigns to network with industry professionals, successfully expanding the client pipeline and enhancing professional outreach efforts.
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    Social Media Marketing Intern
    Project C Foundation
    Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 (4 months)
    • Supported brand growth by increasing awareness across multiple social media platforms. • Assisted in executing social media strategies for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Pinterest, and YouTube. • Tracked engagement, follower growth, and campaign performance using spreadsheets to inform data-driven decisions. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Microsoft Teams to coordinate marketing initiatives. • Organized and maintained company documents and marketing assets in Google Drive for efficient access and collaboration. • Managed professional communication and outreach with external partners via Gmail. • Supported the coordination and execution of marketing campaigns and partnership initiatives.
  • Private Company
    Social Media Marketing Assistant
    Private Company
    Oct 2022 - Jan 2023 (4 months)
    • Developed video content strategies that increased new customer acquisition by 6% within 13 days. • Collaborated with graphic designers on content and advertising campaigns, contributing to an 11% increase in sales. • Created and managed paid social media campaigns, generating an average of 80–100 users per ad while optimizing ROI through campaign analysis. • Organized marketing assets and workflows using Google Drive to improve collaboration and version control. • Managed client communications via Gmail, providing timely project updates and campaign coordination.
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    Personal Assitant
    Private High Net Worth Individual
    Jan 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years 7 months)
    • Directed recruitment initiatives using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), contributing to a 13% increase in organizational productivity. • Managed complex calendars, appointments, and meeting logistics for three executives, improving organizational efficiency and punctuality by 25%. • Coordinated mail, maintained confidential correspondence, and handled a wide range of administrative tasks, increasing operational productivity by 20%. • Collaborated with billing partners and customer service teams to ensure timely resolution of client inquiries and support smooth business operations. • Maintained accurate records, organized documentation, and ensured efficient office workflows while handling sensitive information with discretion. • Sup
  • Upwork
    Administrative Assistant | Social Media Consultant | SEO Content Writer
    Upwork
    Sep 2020 - Current (5 years 11 months)
    • Drove content, admin, and SEO operations to increase online visibility by up to 40% and improve delivery consistency by 30% across multiple brands. • Executed data-driven social media campaigns across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook, increasing engagement by up to 45% and reach by 30%. • Produced SEO-optimized blogs, web copy, and ghostwritten content that improved organic traffic by up to 35% while maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate. • Streamlined inbox, calendar, CRM, and content workflows, reducing turnaround time by 30% and cutting founder workload by 25%. • Employed outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and 100% error-free content. • Consistently acquired and applied new skills to daily t
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    Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
    Kiambu Institute Of Science And Technology
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years 1 month)
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    High School Diploma
    TumuTumu Girls' High School
    Jan 2011 - Nov 2014 (3 years 11 months)