1. ELIZABETH WANGECHI NJARI
P.O. BOX 1727-00232, Ruiru TEL: 0722810640 EMAIL: Elizabeth.njari3@gmail.com
Marital status: Married Nationality: Kenyan ID No.:14546748
Brief Profile:
A versatile, enthusiastic and competent person who always strives to achieve a high standard
in whatever is undertaken. Has gained a variety of administrative and Procurement skills and
can work effectively alone or as part of team. Is looking to apply existing skills and develop
further in an administrative environment
Career Objective
To leave a mark of excellence at the place of work so as to achieve self-actualization and full
utilization of my wide range of skills, talents and abilities for purposes of assisting the
Organization to achieve its goals.
Work Experience
Sciencescope Limited: March 2011 – To Date
Imports & Administration Assistant:
Key Responsibilities:
Imports
Negotiation of shipping agencies’ fees
Checking fiscal prices, custom requirements and clearing fees
Getting the optimal, most efficient and cost effective shipping, transport and clearing
method
Tracking shipments and following up with the forwarders regarding arrival dates at the
ports
Send clear instructions to the shippers regarding the clearing documentation as per
the requirements
Application of all Import permits (IDF, Poisons and Pharmacy Board Permits, KMLTTB
Permits for all shipments
Arranging Marine Insurance Covers for each shipment
Liaising with Inspection companies (Intertek, SGS and Bureau Veritas) for PVOC
Administration
Renewal of the company NCC license, Land rent, NCC rates as well as Preparation of
Annual returns for the company
Booking rooms and conference facilities;
Arranging travel and accommodation for staff or customers and other external contacts;
Liaising with colleagues and external contacts to book travel and accommodation;
Organizing and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information;
Payment of NCC Parking fees for the company’s vehicle fleet
Insurance
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Ensure that all existing insurance policies are renewed appropriately
Organizing Motor Insurance as well as valuation.
Renewal of Insurance policies.
Lodging of Insurance claims.
Personal medical claims for the directors and follow up on payment
Getting Bank Guarantees for tenders.
Follow up with the insurance company to ensure timely settlement of claims
Key Achievements at Sciencescope Limited
Negotiated shipment fees with various couriers and forwarding agents.
Reduced shipping costs by 40% for the company through timely clearance of cargo and
negotiating for best freight rates
Processed all Letters of Credit and submitted bank documents with a very high
accuracy rate.
Interacted with purchasers to evaluate the cost of import goods from a customs
standpoint.
Worked with the Chief Finance Officer and the Chief Operations Officer to develop
procedures for the direct import business.
Implemented Best Business Practices by using my knowledge of Customs regulations.
Education:
2012-2016 : Kenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Business Management (Procurement Option)
2008-2010 : Kenya Revenue Authority Training Institute
Certificate in Clearing and Forwarding
2002-2005 : Moi Girls Isinya Secondary School
(K.C.S.E)
Other Skills
Expert in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel
High typing speed, can do 100 Words per Minute
Web and Tech Savvy, require little to no training
Good at reading and interpreting Contracts and other documents
Referees:
Available on request.
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Elizabeth W. Njari
P.O. Box 1727 – 00323
Ruiru
Cell; 0722810640
0722828085
15th September 2016
WWF
Nairobi
Attn; Mary Ellen Swenson - PHR
Dear Madam,
REF: APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
I hereby submit my application for the above mentioned position.
I would like to introduce myself as an experienced Imports and Export Administrative Assistant who
is currently seeking a new fresh opportunity and I am very interested in your company and your
vision for the future.
As an administrative assistant, I am a jack-of-all-roles, willing and able to expand my role to meet
the diverse needs of a fast-paced organisation such as WWF. Thanks to my organizational skills I
can easily multitask, and I welcome the challenge of meeting tight deadlines. I'm also a natural
problem solver, always on the lookout for ways to maximize efficiency or provide solutions that
benefit the company. Communicating effectively is another one of my strong suits. I am comfortable
dealing with clients, customers and vendors and I am considered the office guru by most of my
colleagues when they need information.
I am excellent with Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel. I am well versed with the Kentrade
System and very good at HS Tariff classifications.
Thank you for reading my cover letter and going through my CV.
Don’t hesitate to contact me incase of any queries. I would be happy to answer any questions that
you may have and can attend a meeting with you at short notice.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Njari
