If customer emails, support tickets, scheduling, and admin tasks are pulling you away from growing your business, I can take them off your plate.
I’m a Virtual Assistant and Customer Support Specialist with 3 years of experience supporting customers and handling day-to-day administrative work for businesses, including app/SaaS environments.
I help busy founders and small teams keep customer communication organized, responsive, and professional while staying on top of the admin work behind the scenes.
Customer Support
• Email, chat, phone and WhatsApp support.
• Zendesk ticket and inbox management.
• Customer inquiries and follow-ups.
• Order, booking, return and refund support.
• Complaint handling and de-escalation.
• Customer information and CRM updates.
• Client Onboarding.
• Escalating issues when needed and keeping communication clear.
Virtual & Administrative Support
• Email and inbox management.
• Calendar and appointment management.
• Travel planning and itineraries.
• Meeting agendas and minutes.
• Data entry and file management.
• Expense tracking.
• Research and routine administrative tasks.
• Light project coordination.
• Presentations and business documents.
Results I’ve delivered
• Handled 50–70 customer inquiries per day while maintaining a high customer satisfaction score.
• Responded to 100+ emails in a day with a 100% response rate and 100% satisfaction rate in one of my support projects.
• Kept inboxes and calendars organized and easy to manage.
• Consistently completed and submitted tasks on time.
• Successfully handled difficult customer interactions and received positive recognition from my manager.
Why clients work with me
• I can support both your customers and your internal admin needs
• I’m comfortable working with high-volume inboxes and customer inquiries
• I know how to stay calm and professional when handling difficult customers
• I can work independently without needing constant supervision
• I focus on keeping tasks, communication, and follow-ups from falling through the cracks
My goal is simple: give you fewer messages to answer, fewer administrative tasks to chase, and more time to focus on the work that actually moves your business forward.
If you’re a SaaS founder, startup, or online business looking for dependable customer support and virtual administrative support, send me a message and tell me what is currently taking up too much of your time.
Calendar Management
Customer Service
Email Support
Online Chat Support
Phone Support
Product Knowledge
Google Workspace
Virtual Assistance
Email Management
Travel Planning
File Management
Project Management
HubSpot
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Presentation Design
ClickUp
Data Entry
Personal Administration
Online Research
Esther N.
Nairobi, Kenya
$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Feeling overwhelmed by the countless amount of tasks you need to do to reach your goals, Worry no more. I am the extra set of hands you have been needing. As a detail-oriented Customer Service Specialist with over 6 years’ experience, I don’t just solve problems, I build loyalty. I will manage customer support, organize and update your CRM making client communication smooth, professional, and efficient.
Doubling up as a Virtual Assistant, I am the Engine running behind the scenes to help you save time, stay organized, and bring clarity, consistency, and calm to your business while delivering professional, reliable support you can count on.
My goal? To improve your customer experience and make your operations easier and smoother.
Strategically Woven In ;
• Customer Support Specialist
• Lead Generation
• Problem resolution
• Email , Phone & Chat Support
• Customer onboarding and Product Knowledge
• Appointment Scheduling
• Calendar Management
• Email Management
• Zoho,Zendesk, Freshdesk, Intercom
• Internet Research & Data Entry
• Project Management Tools: Asana, Trello
Let’s work together,send me a message and let’s get started!
Calendar Management
Customer Service
Phone Communication
Customer Care
Lead Generation
Email Management
Project Management
Travel Planning
Communication Skills
Time Management
Data Entry
Cold Calling
Outbound Call
Google Workspace
Appointment Scheduling
Faith W.
Nairobi, Kenya
$10/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I am a versatile and reliable virtual assistant with over 5 years of experience providing administrative support, research, grant writing, and customer service to individuals, startups, and organizations. I specialize in delivering high-quality, organized, and timely work that helps clients stay focused on their goals.
My core skills include:
1. Virtual Assistance and Admin Support: Calendar Management, Email handling, Document creation, Transcription, Candidate interviewing
2. Grant Applications and Management: Writing compelling proposals, Conducting donor research, Managing submission pipelines, and Reporting
3. Customer Support: Live chat, Email, and Phone support with a focus on professionalism and empathy
4. Content Writing and Editing: Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Presentation formatting
5. Lead generation and research: Web research, Cold calling, Data entry, Lead qualification
6. Training and Mentorship: Digital skills training, Onboarding assistance, Team mentoring
Tools and software:
Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access (including cloud versions)
Other tools: Google Workspace, Canva, Trello, Slack, Zoom, Airtable, CRMs
Why choose me?
-Detail-oriented and dependable
- Strong communication and time management skills
-Fast learner and highly adaptable to new tools and workflows
-Comfortable working across time zones and meeting deadlines
Whether you need efficient administrative support, help managing grants, or a proactive assistant to keep things running smoothly, I’m here to support your success.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphic Design
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
Email Support
Report Writing
Data Entry
Customer Support
Microsoft Word
Social Media Management
Online Chat Support
Phone Communication
Product Description
Virtual Assistance
Micere Doreen M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$15/hr
4.8
29 jobs
As a business grows, keeping operations organized becomes just as important as winning new clients. Processes, follow-ups, systems, projects, and client delivery all need attention—and that's where I come in.
I help business owners, executives, consultants, and growing teams create structure, improve workflows, and manage the day-to-day operations that keep work moving forward. Whether it's coordinating priorities, managing client onboarding, maintaining CRM systems, building workflows in Notion, or automating repetitive processes, I help businesses operate more efficiently and stay organized as they grow.
With 5+ years of experience supporting executives, founders, consultants, and remote teams, I bring a combination of executive support, operations management, systems thinking, workflow automation, and community management.
Here's how I can help:
✅ Executive Support
• Calendar and inbox management
• Meeting preparation and follow-ups
• Executive communications
• Research and briefing documents
• Travel coordination and logistics
✅ Operations & Systems
• Notion workspace setup and optimization
• Business operating systems
• SOP creation and process documentation
• Project and task management
• CRM management and pipeline tracking
• Workflow improvement and process optimization
✅ Automation & AI Workflows
• Zapier automations
• Automated lead capture and follow-ups
• AI-assisted workflows using ChatGPT and Claude
• Meeting summaries and action-item tracking
• Google Workspace automation
✅ Client Onboarding & Business Support
• Lead management and follow-up
• Contract and proposal coordination
• Client onboarding workflows
• Payment tracking and administrative support
✅ Community & Content Support
• LinkedIn community management
• Community engagement and moderation
• Content scheduling and publishing
Selected Projects & Experience
• Managed executive operations for a consulting business, overseeing CRM updates, meeting preparation, follow-ups, client onboarding, sales support, and operational coordination.
• Built a Notion and Zapier lead management system that automatically captured, categorized, and organized incoming leads, reducing manual administration and improving lead visibility.
• Designed operational systems for a logistics company, including project tracking dashboards, onboarding workflows, SOP documentation, and executive reporting processes.
• Managed the client activation process from contract generation and payment collection through kickoff scheduling and onboarding.
• Supported executives across multiple time zones by coordinating schedules, communications, travel logistics, and meeting preparation.
• Built Notion workspaces, CRM systems, operational dashboards, and workflow management solutions to centralize information and improve team efficiency.
• Managed LinkedIn content publishing, community engagement, prospect outreach, and reporting to support business development efforts.
Whether you need a reliable Executive Assistant, operations support, or someone to build and maintain the systems behind your business, I can help create structure, improve efficiency, and keep operations running smoothly.
Calendar Management
Automation
Zapier
Business Process Automation
Sales Operations
Notion
CRM Development
Artificial Intelligence
Executive Support
Project Management
Business Operations
Automated Workflow
Process Improvement
Canva
Google Workspace
Virtual Assistance
Asana
Microsoft Outlook
Airtable
Google Workspace Administration
Dorothy Anita W.
Nairobi, Kenya
$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Are your days buried under emails, scheduling chaos, and admin tasks that pull you away from strategy and growth?
I help founders, executives, and operations leaders reclaim 20+ hours a week by managing inboxes, calendars, CRMs, and workflows so operations stay smooth and priorities stay clear.
I’m Anita, an Executive Virtual Assistant and Operations Support Specialist with over 3 years of experience helping CEOs and COOs stay organized, productive, and stress-free.
How I Help You Win Back Your Time
• Inbox and Calendar Management
I triage, organize, and schedule communication so nothing important is missed.
• Operations and Workflow Optimization
Clear processes and SOPs that remove friction and keep projects moving.
• CRM Management (Airtable, Notion, HubSpot)
Clean data, organized pipelines, and automations that prevent lost leads.
• Project Coordination and Reporting
Task tracking, timelines, and updates that keep teams aligned.
• Documentation and SOPs
Scattered notes turned into repeatable systems for onboarding and scale.
• Lead Generation and Research
Accurate data and outreach support that drive consistent growth.
Why Clients Choose Me
• 3+ years of executive support and operations experience
• Reduced admin workload by 30 percent and improved process efficiency by 20 percent
• Skilled with AI tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, and Make to automate workflows
• Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented with minimal supervision needed
Tools I Work With
Airtable • Notion • Asana • ClickUp • Trello • Slack • Gmail • Google Workspace • Canva • ChatGPT • Zapier • Make • Microsoft Office • Reporting Tools
Your focus should be on growth, not admin overwhelm.
Message me with your biggest bottleneck, and I will share three quick fixes you can apply right away.
Let’s make your operations run smoother, faster, and smarter.
Calendar Management
Virtual Assistance
Data Entry
Project Management
Administrative Support
Travel Planning
Email Management
Executive Support
Scheduling
Customer Service
Email Communication
B2B Lead Generation
Email Outreach
Business Operations
Communications
Esther M.
Nairobi, Kenya
$5/hr
4.6
1 jobs
Meet Esther, a highly skilled virtual assistant, booking and reservation specialist, and travel manager, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table .With a strong foundation in administrative tasks, impeccable organizational skills , and a keen eye for detail ,I excel in managing schedules , coordination bookings ,and orchestrating seamless travel managements. My proficiency in utilizing various booking platform and travel management software ensures efficiency and accuracy in all endeavors .
One of my notable accomplishments includes streamlining booking processes for a busy executive, resulting in a significant reduction in scheduling conflicts and missed appointments. By implementing automated reminders and optimizing calendar management ,I enhanced productivity and facilitated better time management for the client . Additionally I successfully negotiated favorable rates with hotels saving the company substantial amounts on travel expenses while maintaining high standards of comfort and convenience for travelers .
In another project ,I served as the primary point of contact for a group of international clients, overseeing all aspects of their travel managements from itinerary planning to on-the-ground support. Through effective communication and meticulous planning , I ensured smooth and memorable experiences for the clients, earning glowing reviews and repeat businesses .My ability to anticipate needs, resolve issues promptly and deliver personalized service has earned me a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner in the realm of virtual assistant ,booking and travel management.
Calendar Management
Meeting Agendas
Virtual Assistance
Pay Per Click Advertising
Digital Marketing
Scheduling
Project Management
Email Management
Customer Service
Travel Itinerary
Booking Services
Data Entry
Documentation
Appointment Scheduling
Expensify
How it works
Post a job for freePost a job
Tell us what you need. Create your own job post or generate one with AI then filter talent matches.
Hire top talent fast
Consult, interview, and hire quickly, so you can meet the freelancers you're excited about.
Collaborate easily
Use Upwork to chat or video call, share files, and track project progress right from the app.
Payment simplified
Manage payments in one place with flexible billing options. Only pay for approved work, hourly or by milestone.
Don't just take our word for it
“Upwork provides an umbrella-level of security. I can see a talent’s work history and ratings. I can hold payments in escrow. I can communicate through Upwork Messages instead of working through my email address.”
KD
Kim Darling
Emerald Tiger
“Upwork is the best platform to hire skilled professionals when we're not looking for a full-time employee. All the companies in our portfolio use Upwork to find talent across a wide range of fields.”
DM
David Merry
Kinetic Investments
“Our very specific requirements can be a challenge—With Upwork, we’re able to access a bigger community to ensure the success of our projects.”
KK
Katja Krohn
Summa Linguae
How do I hire a Calendar Management Specialist in Kenya on Upwork?
You can hire a Calendar Management Specialist in Kenya on Upwork in four simple steps:
Create a job post tailored to your Calendar Management Specialist project scope. We'll walk you through the process step by step.
Browse top Calendar Management Specialist talent on Upwork and invite them to your project.
Once the proposals start flowing in, create a shortlist of top Calendar Management Specialist profiles and interview.
Hire the right Calendar Management Specialist for your project from Upwork, the world's largest work marketplace.
At Upwork, we believe talent staffing should be easy.
How much does it cost to hire a Calendar Management Specialist?
Rates charged by Calendar Management Specialists on Upwork can vary with a number of factors including experience, location, and market conditions. See hourly rates for in-demand skills on Upwork.
Why hire a Calendar Management Specialist in Kenya on Upwork?
As the world's work marketplace, we connect highly-skilled freelance Calendar Management Specialists and businesses and help them build trusted, long-term relationships so they can achieve more together. Let us help you build the dream Calendar Management Specialist team you need to succeed.
Can I hire a Calendar Management Specialist in Kenya within 24 hours on Upwork?
Depending on availability and the quality of your job post, it's entirely possible to sign up for Upwork and receive Calendar Management Specialist proposals within 24 hours of posting a job description.
Find more freelancers
Top cities for Calendar Management Specialists in Kenya