Kimberly Westerdyk

Nairobi-based aspiring financial analyst with a track record across fintech strategy, nonprofit operations, financial services branding, and tech-sector support. Final-year undergraduate researcher studying behavioral finance and social media's influence on investment decision-making at the NSE. Pursuing a career in financial analysis where analytical rigor and strategic thinking drive real impact, with aspirations to pursue a professional certification in CPA.

Brings together strategic thinking and attention to detail through analytical work, schedule management, and team coordination.

Background combines academic training in commerce with real-world exposure to coordination, documentation, and performance tracking skills. Passionate about continuous improvement, teamwork, and building efficient systems that create clarity, momentum, and measurable impact.

Virtual Assistant at Western Studio (2024-01 – 2025-03)

Conducted market research and prepared client-facing documentation while managing communications independently.

• Conducted market, product, and competitor research to support business decisions.
• Prepared reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and client use.
• Assisted with communication tasks such as responding to client inquiries, managing live chats, and coordinating appointments.
• Delivered high-quality work with strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and independent time management.
• Successfully managed and organized schedules for multiple clients, reducing appointment conflicts and improving workflow efficiency.
• Helped boost customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries across email, chat, and social platforms.

Chief-of-Staff Intern at Savannah Technologies (2026-02 – Present)

Executive shadowing and strategic support for multiple organizations including Uzapoint, Digivante, Ticketmojo and D.E.W Elizaphan Foundation.

• Executive Shadowing & Support: Attend high-stakes meetings for Uzapoint, Digivante, Ticketmojo and D.E.W Elizaphan Foundation take decisive minutes, and ensure follow-up actions are completed by relevant departments.
• Strategic Research: Conduct deep-dives into industry trends, competitor analysis, and internal data to provide actionable insights for the CEO.
• Communication: Draft executive-level briefings, internal announcements, and investor-facing materials.
• Brokered a concrete internship/placement arrangement between Uzapoint and EFAC, turning a networking encounter (ANU Career Symposium) into a functioning partnership. That's relationship capital converted into institutional value.
• Developed an e-commerce expansion strategy for Uzapoint that incorporated M-Pesa integration, unified commerce positioning, and Kenya-specific regulatory considerations.

Data Entry at Africa Management Solutions Ltd (2026-05 – Present)

• Accurately entered and updated data into company databases and spreadsheets
• Verified information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission
• Maintained and organized digital and physical records for easy retrieval
• Reviewed data for errors, duplicates, and inconsistencies and corrected them promptly

Expansion Strategy and Institutional Partnerships at Uzapoint

Contributed to expansion strategy and institutional partnerships.

Fundraising and Community Programming at D.E.W. Elizaphan Foundation

Built fundraising pipelines and led youth-focused community programming.

Brand Positioning Support at Digivante Africa Limited

Supported brand positioning for a microfinance institution.

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – KCA University (2023-09 – 2026-11)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in General Education – Happyland Girls High School (2019-01 – 2022-12)