Secretary CV example
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Managers hire secretaries they can trust with their diary, documents and visitors. This secretary CV proves organisation and discretion with specific examples and the office tools you use.
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Lucy Njeri Wambui
Executive Secretary
Nyeri, Kenya · lucy.wambui@email.com · +254 724 777 888
Professional Summary
Organised executive secretary with 6 years supporting senior managers in county government and a private school. Manages diaries, takes accurate minutes, drafts correspondence and keeps confidential records for a 40-person office.
Work Experience
Executive Secretary, Office of the County Secretary, Mlima County (Feb 2021 – Present)
- Manage the County Secretary's diary, travel and meetings for 3 departments
- Take and circulate minutes for weekly management meetings within 24 hours
- Set up a new filing index that cut document retrieval time from hours to minutes
- Draft letters, memos and reports, and handle confidential correspondence
Secretary, Hillside Academy (Jan 2018 – Jan 2021)
- Handled admissions enquiries, fee receipts and parent communication for 600 pupils
- Typed and printed exams and reports each term
Education
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Nyeri National Polytechnic (KNEC) (2015 – 2017)
- KCSE: C+, Othaya Girls High School (2011 – 2014)
Skills
Diary management · Minute taking · Records management · MS Office · Typing 60 wpm · Front office · Correspondence
Why this secretary CV works
- Office tools and typing speed are listed.
- Minutes, diaries and records are written as achievements.
- The KNEC secretarial qualification is clear.
Skills to put on a secretary CV
Secretary CV summary examples
Organised secretary with 6 years supporting senior managers: diary management, minutes, correspondence and records for a 40-person office.
Newly qualified secretary (Diploma in Secretarial Studies) with strong typing and computer skills.
Tips for writing your secretary CV
- State your typing speed and office software.
- Show scale: how many managers, meetings and files.
- Mention confidentiality and records management.
- Add your secretarial qualification (e.g. KNEC Diploma).
Frequently asked questions
What is the best CV format for a secretary?
A clean single-column format with skills near the top.
Should I include typing speed?
Yes, if it is 40 wpm or higher.
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