Executive Virtual Assistant
Nelly
Salamba.
Dedicated Executive VA with a passion for organisation, efficiency, and helping businesses thrive, one optimised workflow at a time.
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My Story
Who I Am.
As an Executive Virtual Assistant, I help busy professionals and businesses stay organised, efficient, and focused on their priorities. From managing schedules and streamlining workflows to handling communications and administrative tasks, I ensure seamless day-to-day operations.
I take a proactive approach to problem-solving, anticipating needs and implementing efficient systems that enhance productivity. Detail-oriented and reliable, I am committed to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and delivering high-quality support tailored to each client's unique needs.
When I'm not optimising operations, I enjoy exploring new productivity tools, refining business processes, and staying ahead of industry trends to provide even greater value to my clients.
5+
Years Experience
20+
Clients Served
98%
Satisfaction Rate
Education
- —BSc. Business Innovation & Technology Mgmt
- —Certified Virtual Assistant
- —AI Career Essentials
Languages
- —English
- —Swahili
Beyond the Brief
More Than
an Assistant.
Founder. Trainer. Community builder. Nelly operates across startups, social enterprises, and global events, bringing the same precision she applies as a VA to every venture.
Co-Founder & CEO
BoozeDrop
A fully custom-built logistics and fintech platform powering on-demand alcohol delivery in Kenya. Three dedicated apps connect customers, merchants, and riders through a logistics optimisation engine that batches orders in 30-minute windows. Integrates KRA SOMA label verification, automated revenue-share splitting, and seamless payments via M-Pesa and Paystack.
Co-Founder
Dasovox
Architects of intelligent software. Dasovox engineers scalable systems spanning strategic engineering, product delivery, and data & systems architecture. Signature projects: SomaStars, SurpriseMe Ecommerce, and CoolCatch Ecommerce.
Chief Training Officer
Yiriwaa
The #1 virtual assistance training program for busy francophone executives: a talent and operations pathway supporting youth and early-career professionals, especially multilingual women who have lost their jobs in Senegal and Mali's NGO sector.
By connecting talent to meaningful paid online work and digital upskilling, Yiriwaa supports long-term career trajectories. Graduates are equipped with organisational fluency and readiness for international opportunities. Yiriwaa operates as a subsidiary of Faso Sanu. Scalable, measurable, and deeply human.
Notable Projects
Organizing Team
Dakar
Slush'D
West Africa · 2025
Dakar Slush'D is a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in West Africa. Inspired by the global success of Slush, which began as a gathering of 250 Finnish entrepreneurs and has grown into a platform of 13,000+ participants, Dakar Slush'D catalyses meaningful connections and amplifies the voice of African startups on the international stage. In 2025, Nelly was part of the core organisation team.
More informationGlobal Youth Liaison
Dakar
Youth
Olympics
Dakar, Senegal · 2026
As Global Youth Liaison within the City of Dakar's Diaspora & International Task Force, Nelly sits inside the Youth Engagement Team, working directly within the Youth Engagement leadership structure. The role centres on connecting the Games with young people worldwide: building a live database of 100+ youth organisations across Africa and the diaspora, reaching 200+ schools and universities, and leading the Youth Mentorship Program end-to-end.
More informationValues
What I Stand For.
The principles that guide every interaction and outcome I deliver.
Confidentiality
Your business information is always protected with the highest level of security and discretion.
Reliability
Consistent, dependable support. Deadlines always met, expectations always exceeded.
Efficiency
Streamlined processes and smart solutions that save time and maximise productivity.
Dedication
Committed to your success with a personalised approach tailored to your unique needs.
The Process
How We Work.
Discovery
A detailed consultation to understand your business, challenges, and specific needs.
Strategy
A customised plan outlining how I'll support you and what processes we'll implement.
Onboarding
A smooth transition as I integrate into your workflow with minimal disruption.
Execution
Consistent, reliable support with regular check-ins to ensure everything runs smoothly.