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Executive Assistant

Objective


I am a seasoned, highly skilled and experienced Office Administrator with knowledge of Customer Service Relations and Protocols services. I have for over seven years, competently been coordinating Administrative and employee related issues within departments using my Administrative skills, Secretarial and IT skills and qualifications. I can multi-task and result oriented, I excel in providing highly responsive Administrative and Project Management services and enjoy being part of a productive team in challenging environments. With excellent interpersonal skills, am able to communicate, negotiate concisely and articulately at all levels. I am currently seeking a Executive Assistant position, where I can contribute positively to the bottom lines whilst supporting management.


Experience


P.A. to Agric Division: Dizengoff W. A. (Nigeria) Limited Manager Jan 2008 – Date



Duties:

•Ensures the ambient working environment of the Division



•Performs all secretarial duties for the Division Manager

•Manages contacts and appointment diary of the Division Manager

•Organises meetings, trainings for Division Managers and clients

•Follows-up appointments: via posts, phones and emails

•Attends and represents the Division Manager in external meetings

•Ensures HR policy & procedural compliance by staff within the division

•Organises events that involve both international and local relations

•Prepares immigration documents for Visas & visiting Expatriates

•Arranges local and overseas travels for both Expatriates and local staff

•Makes hotel reservations for visiting Expatriates and driver for pick-ups

•Ensures the effectiveness of the equipment in the Division and calling for repairs when necessary

•Prepares proposals and responds to enquiries from customers

•Produces and maintains a bank of branch data and information

•Acts as an interface between the Head office and the branches, liaises with Branch Managers regarding issues and matters concerning branches & sales.

•Prepares & retrieves Division Manager’s official expenditure & Claims

•Compiles weekly/monthly/quarterly sales report from the branches and forward same to the Group Head/MD

•Dealing with vendors, suppliers and contractors in professional manner

•Manages the petty cash reimbursement and disbursement

•Arranges entertainment for events - Dinners, send-forth, staff parties, etc.



P. A. to the MD/CEO. Equity Assurance Plc.

June 2004 – December 2007

•Performed general secretarial duties

•Managed appointment diary of the Managing Director

•Prepared and packaged Insurance policies for delivery

•Prepared and packaged documents for Board meetings

•Took minutes of meetings both for the MD and clients

•Made and received calls for the MD

•Screened telephone calls and visitors for the Managing Director

•Maintained properly both electronic & hard copy filing systems



G.M. Secretary Equity Indemnity Ins. Co. Ltd.

1994 – 2004



Admin. Exec.: Overend Nigeria Limited, 1993


Education


Bachelor of Arts (English/Literary Studies, 2003)

Nigeria Certificate in Education (English/Literature, 1989)

Diploma in Computer Science (1991)

West African School Certificate (1985)


Certification


Admin & Human Resource Practice, (ACO Resource Consulting Limited) 2012



Effective and Efficient Administrative Support

(Management School Lagos)2008



Management Appreciation Course I & II for Secretaries

RMC Consulting Limited) 2001, 2003



Administrative & Secretarial Excellence

(Niche Consulting Limited)1999



Management Skills for Senior Secretaries & Personal Assistants (Tom Associates) 1997


Skils


Good team player

Highly organized and confidential

Excellent oral and written communication skill

Discretional, with good management skill

Good interpersonal skill and group coordination

Good knowledge of IT skills: Microsoft Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Word.

Ability to coordinate complex assignment & handle multiple priorities with ease

Ability to work under pressure with or without supervision

Good driving skill


 

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