Purity

Real Estate VA, Property Management Specialist

Purity

2,500/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

I run a 500-unit property portfolio in the U.S. remotely, on my own, handling tenant relations, vendor and maintenance coordination, rent tracking, lease documents, transaction coordination, using AppFolio, Follow Up Boss, Dotloop, and SkySlope. Before this, I spent over a decade doing the same kind of work at a much bigger scale: leading multi-site operations for a portfolio supporting 1,200+ employees and 500+ households, where I built the KPI systems that cut delays by 20%, brought costs dow...

Top Skills

Accounts Payable/Receivable · 10 yearsBookkeeping · 10 yearsBudget Management · 10 yearsCorporate Training · 10 yearsJasper AI · 10 years

Skills & Expertise

Real Estate Operations

Real Estate ListingIntermediate
MLS ManagementIntermediate
AirbnbBeginner
Review & Reputation ManagementBeginner
Zillow Premier AgentBeginner
Follow Up BossBeginner

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Calendar ManagementExpert
Travel PlanningExpert
Data EntryExpert
Executive Assistant ServicesExpert
Meeting CoordinationExpert
Document ManagementExpert
Email ManagementExpert
AsanaExpert
NotionExpert
TrelloExpert
BasecampExpert
AirtableExpert
Monday.comExpert
ClickUpExpert
JiraExpert
CalendlyBeginner

AI & Automation

Jasper AIExpert
PerplexityExpert
ZapierIntermediate
Workflow AutomationIntermediate
MidjourneyBeginner

Content & Writing

SEO Content WritingBeginner
Blog WritingBeginner
Email CopywritingBeginner

Customer Success

Phone SupportExpert
Email SupportExpert
Ticket ManagementExpert
ZendeskExpert
FreshdeskExpert
Lead ManagementAdvanced

Data & Analytics

Google Sheets (Advanced)Beginner
Excel (Advanced)Beginner

Design & Creative

CanvaExpert
Adobe PhotoshopExpert
Adobe InDesignExpert

E-commerce & Marketplace

Amazon Seller CentralAdvanced
Amazon FBAAdvanced
EtsyAdvanced
Inventory ManagementAdvanced
Product Listing OptimizationAdvanced
Order ProcessingAdvanced
Order FulfillmentAdvanced
Marketplace SEOAdvanced
Product PhotographyAdvanced

Finance & Accounting

QuickBooksExpert
BookkeepingExpert
Accounts Payable/ReceivableExpert
Payroll ProcessingExpert
Budget ManagementExpert
SageAdvanced
XeroAdvanced

Marketing & Growth

SEO (Technical & Content)Expert
Email MarketingExpert
ChatGPT for MarketingExpert
Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram)Expert
TikTok AdsAdvanced
Content MarketingAdvanced
Google AdsAdvanced
ActiveCampaignAdvanced
MailchimpAdvanced
KlaviyoAdvanced
ConvertKitAdvanced

Sales & Business Development

NegotiationExpert
Lead GenerationExpert
Linkedin OutreachExpert
Warm Outreach & Appointment SettingExpert
Zoho CRMAdvanced
PipedriveAdvanced
SalesforceAdvanced

Specialized Skills

Corporate TrainingExpert
HRIS ManagementExpert
Employee RelationsExpert
Compensation & BenefitsExpert
Performance ManagementExpert
OnboardingExpert

Work Experience

Real Estate Virtual Assistant & Property Manager

Freelance contract

Feb 2026 - Present

Key Achievements:

• Run full property management operations remotely for a 700-unit portfolio of family-owned properties, acting as the sole point of accountability for day-to-day performance. • Improved on-time lease renewal completion to 100%, contributing to a 30% increase in tenant retention through proactive renewal management, enquiry handling, and complaint resolution. • Keep property transactions on schedule across multiple time zones by managing calendars, viewings, and client appointments for real estate professionals. • Coordinate clear, timely communication between agents, clients, and vendors via email and the AppFolio platform, preventing transaction breakdowns. • Built organized digital filing systems for property documents and correspondence, eliminating document retrieval delays and keeping records audit-ready. • Manage rent collection, invoicing, and payment tracking on schedule and coordinate vendors/contractors for upkeep and emergency repairs to prevent maintenance backlogs. • Maintain CRM data accuracy and organization across AppFolio, Follow Up Boss, Zillow, [link hidden], Zapier, Show Mojo, and Dotloop to support agent and owner visibility into portfolio status.

Real Estate ListingMLS ManagementZillow Premier AgentFollow Up BossData EntryDocument ManagementMeeting CoordinationCalendar ManagementExecutive Assistant ServicesReview & Reputation Management

Amazon & Etsy Store Operations Assistant

Freelance-Contract

Dec 2023 - Jan 2026

Key Achievements:

Owned end-to-end order fulfilment, listing accuracy, inventory monitoring, and customer resolution for 500+ listings across Amazon and Etsy for an independent eCommerce client. • Processed customer orders and managed end-to-end operations for over 700 listings across Amazon and Etsy storefronts, maintaining accurate, timely order fulfilment and a 98% on-time fulfilment rate. • Kept product listings, pricing, and inventory levels accurate and up to date, preventing overselling and stockouts. • Resolved customer complaints, returns, and exchanges via email with a professional, solutions-focused approach, supporting consistent customer satisfaction. • Proactively monitored stock levels and coordinated timely reordering to maintain consistent order turnaround

Amazon FBAProduct Listing OptimizationMarketplace SEOProduct PhotographyOrder ProcessingEtsyOrder FulfillmentInventory ManagementBookkeepingQuickBooks

Estate Operations Manager

Lipton Teas & Infusions, Kenya

Oct 2023 - Aug 2025

Key Achievements:

Directed end-to-end estate operations for a multi-site tea production portfolio supporting 1,200+ employees and 600+ households, owning logistics, machinery uptime, budgets, workforce management, safeguarding compliance, and monthly financial reporting for senior leadership. • Directed daily cross-functional coordination across procurement, finance, and field operations, cutting operational delays by 20%. • Managed resource allocation, vendor relationships, and logistics across all sites through structured digital reporting, keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly for the full 1,200+ employee and 500+ household portfolio. • Owned multi-site budgets and enforced cost-control measures while maintaining operational efficiency, delivering a 10% cost reduction. • Coordinated 3PL logistics for green leaf transport from multiple field sites to the manufacturing factory, cutting operational delays by 20% through improved scheduling and cross-site coordination. • Oversaw machinery maintenance and repair requests across production sites, contributing to a 15% improvement in operational efficiency by reducing equipment downtime. • Enforced zero-tolerance welfare and safeguarding standards across the workforce covering child labour, forced labour, discrimination, and workplace violence and harassment to protect human rights and maintain ethical labour practices. • Managed and optimized labour allocation across sites to match staffing levels with seasonal production demands, supporting consistent output without over- or under-resourcing. • Led staff training and onboarding programmes, ensuring new and existing employees met operational, safety, and compliance standards. • Designed and implemented KPI dashboards to track performance, resource use, and risk, giving senior leadership real-time operational visibility • Prepared month-end reconciliations and KPI dashboards, giving senior leadership real-time visibility into performance, resource use, and risk.

SagePayroll ProcessingBudget ManagementData EntryOrder FulfillmentOrder ProcessingInventory ManagementEmployee RelationsOnboardingPerformance ManagementHRIS ManagementCompensation & BenefitsCorporate Training

Field Operations Coordinator

Kenya Tea Development Agency

Nov 2019 - Sep 2023

Key Achievements:

Directed day-to-day field operations for a supply chain network of 20,000+ smallholder farms across diverse sites, overseeing logistics, budget planning, workforce placement, stakeholder relationships, certification training, and external audit compliance that kept green leaf moving from farm to factory. • Coordinated day-to-day logistics for green leaf collection from 20,000+ smallholder farms across diverse sites to the factory, keeping deliveries on schedule and accurate. • Planned and utilized budgets for vehicle and road maintenance across the collection network, sustaining reliable transport infrastructure and preventing collection delays. • Managed labour placement and optimization across field teams to match staffing levels with harvest and collection demands. • Served as primary liaison with local authorities and institutions, managing stakeholder relationships that supported smooth field operations and community compliance. • Delivered market and certification training to farmers and field teams, supporting adherence to Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade standards. • Led external audits and compliance management against Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade standards, achieving 90%+ compliance and passing audits with zero non-conformities. • Maintained operational documentation: invoices, compliance certificates, delivery records, ensuring continuous audit readiness.

Data EntryMeeting CoordinationCalendar ManagementEmail ManagementZendeskJiraClickUpMonday.comAirtableTrelloCalendlyAsanaBasecampPhone SupportEmail SupportTicket ManagementFreshdeskInventory ManagementOrder FulfillmentOrder ProcessingSagePayroll ProcessingBudget ManagementCorporate TrainingCompensation & BenefitsHRIS ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsOnboarding

Production Manager & Workplace Safety, Health and Environment Officer

Kenya Tea Development Agency

Jul 2016 - Oct 2019

Key Achievements:

Held dual responsibility for daily production planning and for designing and running the site's safety, health, and environmental compliance programme within the processing site. • Managed daily green leaf intake and production planning timelines, consistently meeting quality and delivery commitments. • Designed and implemented safety and environmental compliance programmes across multiple sites, reducing accident-related downtime by 30%. • Led 200+ inspections, audits, and risk assessments while maintaining ISO 9001 (QMS) and ISO 22000 (FSMS) certification, achieving 100% compliance with safety standards. • Owned production and sourcing documentation, including batch logs and compliance certifications, keeping regulatory audits and customer reporting audit-ready.

Meeting CoordinationCalendar ManagementData EntryDocument ManagementWorkflow AutomationSageXeroEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementHRIS ManagementCompensation & BenefitsCorporate TrainingNegotiationSalesforceOrder ProcessingOrder FulfillmentInventory ManagementBudget ManagementPayroll ProcessingAccounts Payable/Receivable

Quick Stats

Age37 years
English LevelFluent
ID VerificationNot verified

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Moi University, Kenya

2008 - 2012