blessings chandiruma

blessings chandiruma

Administrative Professional (10+ Years) | Virtual Assistant | Customer Support & Social Media

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

#OpenToWork

About

Administrative and digital operations professional with experience across office administration, virtual assistance, social media management, and digital workflow coordination. I support business operations through structured systems, clear communication, and practical use of both traditional tools and modern digital platforms, including AI tools to improve efficiency. I have worked with educational institutions, digital businesses, and online communities, building SOPs, managing content, and handling the coordination that keeps operations running smoothly. I am proactive and detail-orientated, and I take ownership of my work.

What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a remote role where I can take real ownership, staying ahead of tasks, not just reacting to them. I work best supporting one or two people closely in a fast-paced role, with room to use my own judgement rather than being micromanaged. I'm open to EA, VA, operations, or social media management roles and value clear communication and a genuine working relationship with who I support

Experience

Social Media Manager

Ladybird Primary School

Jan 2025 – Present

● Designed and executed social media campaigns across Instagram and Facebook. ● Automated responses for messages and inquiries, improving response time by 60%+ ● Strengthened brand visibility through consistent and engaging online presence ● Created high-quality graphics and posts using Canva to maintain brand aesthetics and engagement. ● Managed content calendars, scheduled posts, and ensured consistent brand voice across platforms. ● Monitored content performance and adjusted strategies to improve engagement by 25–40%. ● Prepared performance reports with actionable recommendations for future campaigns.

Social Media ManagementCanvaContent Scheduling
Digital Income Experts

Virtual Assistant/Social Media Support

Digital Income Experts

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

● Led digital operations for an online learning community, coordinating content, workflows, and team communication across multiple platforms. ● Built and documented SOPs that improved team consistency and reduced reliance on verbal instruction. ● Drove a 25–35% increase in community engagement and a 50% improvement in customer response time through structured systems. ● Collaborated across functions to coordinate content, campaigns, and digital product delivery, keeping teams aligned and on track. ● Supported operational growth through process automation and AI-assisted content development.

SOP CreationProcess AutomationAI-Assisted Content

Administrative Assistant (Founder / CEO Support)

Olcommz

Jan 2017 – Jan 2021

● Provided direct administrative and operational support to the CEO in a startup environment, improving daily workflow efficiency and task organisation. ● Managed email communication, scheduling, and follow-ups, ensuring priorities were handled smoothly and on time. ● Supported workflow tracking by organising tasks, deadlines, and updates to improve execution and structure. ● Handled internal and external communication on behalf of the CEO, ensuring clear and professional responses. ● Worked independently in a high-responsibility role, demonstrating reliability, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Email ManagementSchedulingWorkflow Tracking
Phoneworld

Administrative Assistant

Phoneworld

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016

● Supported CEO with daily scheduling, meetings, and communication ● Managed emails daily, ensuring timely responses and organisation ● Developed and implemented (SOPs) to standardise daily operations and improve team consistency ● Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced, understaffed environment, resolving issues promptly to keep operations running smoothly and customers satisfied. ● Sourced new technology products for the company, positioning it as the first VoIP supplier in the city and driving a significant increase in sales.

SchedulingSOP CreationVoIP Technology

Education

Africa Leadership University

Africa Leadership University

Virtual Assistance

2022

NUST Comp-Consult Cisco Academy

Networking

2014

CCOSA

Communication and Journalism

2012

Certifications

Virtual Assitant Programme

Africa Leadership University

Sep 2022 – No expiry

Skills

ClaudeChatGPTZoho InvoiceMeta Business SuiteCanvaSlackTrelloGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeAI-Assisted ResearchSocial Media ManagementProject CoordinationSOP CreationBookkeepingData EntryCommunication ManagementCalendar SchedulingOffice Administration

Languages

English (Professional working proficiency)