Isaac Kamau Muthoga

Isaac Kamau Muthoga

Project Manager & Operations Leader | Executive Assistant | Virtual Assistant

Nairobi, Kenya

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About

Results-driven Project Manager and Operations Leader with 7+ years of experience spanning project coordination, executive support, program management, and virtual assistance across international and multi-country environments. Proven track record in managing daily operations, coordinating cross-functional teams, supporting PMO activities, and driving process improvements. Experienced with tools including Jira, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, and Google Workspace. Adept at stakeholder engagement, data-driven reporting, workflow automation, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. Fluent in working across time zones and with diverse global clients.

What I'm looking for

I am looking for remote Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program Coordinator, Executive Assistant, or Chief of Staff opportunities where I can leverage my 7+ years of experience driving operational efficiency, managing complex projects, supporting senior leadership, and leading cross-functional initiatives. I enjoy building scalable processes, improving team performance, coordinating stakeholders across multiple time zones, and delivering measurable business results.

Experience

Project Manager / Operations Manager

MastarChem Industries Limited

Jan 2026 – Present

• Manage daily operations for a cross-functional team, overseeing scheduling, task delegation, and performance tracking to ensure smooth business operations. • Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent initiatives using Jira and Monday.com. • Develop and maintain operational reporting dashboards and project trackers using Smartsheet and Microsoft Excel, providing leadership with real-time visibility. • Facilitate team stand-ups, project reviews, and stakeholder update meetings; document action items and ensure timely follow-through. • Implement workflow improvements and process optimization strategies, reducing bottlenecks and improving team productivity. • Manage client and partner communications through Salesforce CRM, ensuring accurate records and high satisfaction levels. • Support compliance with organizational standards related to documentation, data integrity, and operational procedures.

JiraSalesforceSmartsheet

Virtual Assistant / Executive Support

Delight Writing Company

Feb 2023 – Dec 2025

• Provided high-level virtual assistant and executive support to senior managers and 30+ international clients in a fully remote environment. • Managed calendars across multiple time zones, scheduled meetings, and coordinated availability to ensure seamless operations. • Screened and prioritized executive inbox communications, responding to routine matters and escalating critical issues when necessary. • Prepared meeting agendas, documented discussion points, and tracked follow-up action items to ensure accountability and timely completion. • Developed automated Excel templates and workflow systems that reduced administrative processing time by 35%. • Processed, updated, and maintained over 5,000 customer and project records monthly with 99.8% accuracy. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues efficiently, improving service delivery timelines by 40%. • Drafted, proofread, and edited client communications, reports, and documentation to maintain professional standards. • Safeguarded confidential client and company information in compliance with internal data protection policies.

Microsoft ExcelCalendar ManagementWorkflow Automation

Project Manager (Remote Contract)

U.S.-Based Client (Confidential)

Sep 2022 – Feb 2023

• Served as a dedicated remote Project Manager for a U.S.-based client, overseeing end-to-end coordination of multiple projects from initiation through closeout. • Managed project schedules, scope, budgets, and risk registers; provided regular status reports to senior stakeholders using Jira and Smartsheet. • Coordinated with distributed teams across time zones, scheduling meetings via Microsoft Teams and maintaining action item trackers. • Maintained project documentation repositories (SharePoint/Google Drive), ensuring version control and accessibility for all team members. • Supported PMO administrative activities including resource planning, reporting updates, and process documentation. • Delivered projects on time and within scope, achieving high client satisfaction through proactive communication and issue escalation.

JiraSmartsheetMicrosoft Teams

Environmental Data Analyst

Nairobi County Government

Mar 2019 – Aug 2022

• Collected, entered, and analyzed environmental compliance data to support county sustainability programs and policy decisions. • Contributed to design and rollout of monitoring systems used to track program performance across departments. • Maintained accurate digital records and collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate reporting. • Strengthened data management processes, improving reliability and accessibility of program data for decision- makers.

Data AnalysisEnvironmental ComplianceData Management

Data Verification Officer

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

Aug 2017 – Aug 2017

• Processed and verified thousands of voter records with 100% accuracy during the national voter registration exercise. • Resolved data discrepancies and escalated complex cases to supervisors; improved workflow efficiency by 30%. • Contributed to transparency and accountability in national program implementation under high-pressure deadlines.

Data VerificationWorkflow EfficiencyRecord Management

Education

Moi University

Moi University

Bachelor of Science · Project Planning & Management

2016 – 2021
Kanjuri High School

Kanjuri High School

2012 – 2015

Certifications

Project Management Professional

Project Management Institute

2026 – No expiry

Computer Proficiency Certificate

DYNA World ICT Centre

2016 – No expiry

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Kanjuri High School

2015 – No expiry

Skills

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONTEAM BUILDINGPROBLEM SOLVINGDIGITAL MARKETINGTIME MANAGEMENTAI TOOLS LITERACYproject coordinationTalent acquisitionvirtual assistancedata entryproject management

Languages

English (Full professional proficiency)Kiswahili (Full professional proficiency)Spanish (Elementary proficiency)