Open to freelance & full-time opportunities

Hi, I'm Joan. A writer, customer advocate, operations organizer.

With 7+ years across content writing, customer experience, retail, and operations — I bring clarity to communication, warmth to customer interactions, and structure to teams. Whether it's an SEO article, a customer complaint, or a store that needs organizing, I make things work.

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7+
Years Experience
6
Industries
5
Roles Held

I've spent the last seven years working across retail, beauty, fitness, content, and healthcare. I started out running a fashion boutique, and one thing became clear early on: when you listen well and show up consistently, people trust you. That's been true in every industry I've worked in since.

Along the way, I've managed sales teams, built content operations from the ground up, published dozens of SEO articles that rank, and handled customer communication at scale. Each role sharpened a different skill, but the thread connecting all of them is the same: I'm someone who figures things out and gets them done.

Right now I work in healthcare customer support, coordinating between patients, logistics, and medical teams. It's fast-paced and high-stakes, and that's exactly where I do my best work.

Content Strategy
SEO Writing
Customer Experience
Retail Operations
Team Leadership
Brand Building

How I Can Help

I do my best work at the intersection of writing, people, and getting things organized. Here's what that looks like in practice.

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Content & SEO Writing

I write articles and blog posts that people find on Google. Clear, well-researched, and structured to rank without reading like a keyword dump.

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Customer Experience

I talk to customers all day, across chat, email, and social media. I'm good at it because I like helping people sort things out.

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Operations & Coordination

Stock tracking, scheduling, billing, team handoffs. I've kept small businesses running smoothly and I know how to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Where I've Been

Not the most linear path, but every stop taught me something I still use today.

Sep 2025 – Present

Customer Support Agent

Everymeds

Handling customer inquiries across chat and social, and making sure support, logistics, and the medical team are all on the same page.

Oct 2023 – Apr 2025

SEO Content Writer

Center for Worklife

Wrote long-form articles about online income, digital courses, and business models. Balanced search performance with readability so the content got read.

May 2022 – Oct 2023

Content Manager

Tesh Writers

Ran the content pipeline for a writing agency. Assigned work, reviewed drafts, talked to clients, and made sure everything shipped on time.

Jun 2021 – May 2022

Membership Coordinator

Platinum Gym

Owned the front desk and member experience. Handled registrations, matched clients with the right trainers, and helped coordinate outdoor fitness events.

Mar 2020 – May 2021

Sales Rep & Acting Shop Lead

Scents Lifestyle Kenya

Sold perfumes and body care across multiple locations. Stepped up as acting shop lead whenever managers were out, and coached the team on upselling.

Jan 2019 – Mar 2020

Retail Shop Manager

D-Fashions

Ran a custom African fashion shop independently. Took client measurements, managed inventory, handled sales, and built a base of repeat customers.

Get in Touch

Let's work together

Got a project, a role, or a question? I'm always happy to chat. Drop me a message and I'll get back to you.

Email
connect@joankiara.com
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Availability
Open to opportunities.
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