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Overview
Work history
Education
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Certification
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Abidemi Ariyo

Ota,Nigeria

Summary

I am a result-driven, qualified Administrative professional with over 10 years of experience with proven ability to manage administrative tasks and coordinate efficiently. I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise in office management, team development, calendar coordination, and strategic planning to enhance administrative functions and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant Registrar

Covenant University
Ota, Nigeria
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversee daily security operations, ensuring a safe and secure campus environment
  • Supervise and manage security personnel, providing guidance, training, and support.
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats.
  • Collaborate with university departments to ensure a coordinated approach to security.
  • Ensure a timely and effective response to security incidents within the campus.
  • Attend the Student Disciplinary Committee meetings for hearings of students violating the school rules and regulations.
  • Participate in the evaluation and selection of applicants for admission.
  • · Facilitate orientation for freshmen, providing guidance and support on security matters as it pertains to their stay on campus.
  • · Provide briefs to the Dean of Student Affairs on security-related issues on campus.

Administrative Officer

Covenant University
Ota, Nigeria
10.2018 - 01.2024
  • Conduct regular patrols of the campus buildings and facilities.
  • Respond promptly to security incidents and emergencies such as trespassing, theft, violence, medical emergencies, or natural/artificial disasters.
  • Prepare detailed reports of security incidents, including descriptions of events and actions taken.
  • Undertaking detailed investigation of incidents and providing timely reports to the Head, Monitoring, Security and Surveillance Unit.
  • Attend to Students' complaints, provide support, and refer to appropriate authorities when necessary.
  • Interact with parents on issues bothering their wards’ stay on campus

Administrative Officer

Sebotim Investment Limited
Ota, Nigeria
11.2015 - 02.2018

• Worked directly with the Director, Sebotim Investment.

• Organized business meetings and seminars.

• Supervised the supply and dispatch of materials.

• Prepare invoices and receipts for clients and staff.

Supervise the signing of end-user consent forms

Front Desk Officer

Federal Government of Nigeria
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
02.2015 - 09.2015

• Acted as the central point of contact for farmers and local distributors by maintaining and releasing agro materials.

• Liaised effectively with agricultural stakeholders, including contractors.

• Scheduled meetings between the Federal Government and local farmers, preparing agendas in advance for the future release of agro products.

Class teacher

Universal Basic Education Board: NYSC
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
10.2013 - 11.2014

• Prepared teaching materials and set up learning aids.

• Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, making assignments and maintaining student records.

• Supervised students in areas such as sports activities, community Development activities and PET projects.

• Facilitated parent-teacher meetings and informed parents of their child's progress and areas needing extra attention.

• Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Class Teacher

Universal Basic Education Board: Teaching Practice
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
04.2011 - 08.2012

• Partnered with other teachers to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, objectives, and philosophies.

• Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum.

• Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, making assignments, and maintaining student records.

• Responsible for organizing campaigns against substance abuse, AIDS, and indecent dressing.

• raised the students' awareness of drugs and AIDS as a PET (Peer Education Trainer)

Promotional Manager

Independent Beauty Consultant
Broklyn, United States of America
01.2010 - 05.2011

• Boosted sales volume by directing and hosting classes and events for major retailers and independent partners across Nigeria.

• Raised sales awareness of Mary Kay products and the newly introduced products in Nigeria.

  • Increased brand awareness by planning and executing innovative promotional campaigns.
  • Coordinated promotional events, resulting in increased footfall and brand recognition.

Education

Masters of Education - Educational Management (Educational Planning and Policy)

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
09.2015 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science (Education) - Accounting

Ekiti State University
Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
09.2007 - 09.2012

West African Senior School Certificate Examination -

St. Matthias Anglican High School
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
09.1999 - 05.2005

Skills

  • Good analytical, organizational, and Administrative skills
  • Expert in team management
  • Proficient in interpersonal, decision-making, workforce planning, and paying attention to details
  • Good English communication skills (speaking and writing)
  • Great organizer
  • Meticulous multitasker

Affiliations

  • Movies, Driving, Listening to music, Learning crafts

Certification

  • 1st Covenant University Annual Registry Training (CU-ART) on essential skills for the 21st Century University Administrator. Covenant University; March 2024.
  • Building Mental Health Resilience: Bitesize Learning e- learning. Florence Academy. March 2023.
  • Non-Teaching Staff Capacity Development Workshop. Covenant University; March 2023.
  • COURSE CERTIFICATE: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence. Indian School of Business (ISB); Coursera, July 2020.
  • COURSE CERTIFICATE: Time Management for Personal and Professional Productivity. Division of Continuing Education; Coursera, July 2020
  • COURSE CERTIFICATE: Introduction to personal branding. University of Virginia. Coursera, July 2020.
  • COURSE CERTIFICATE: Writing and editing. University of Michigan. Coursera, July 2020.
  • COURSE CERTIFICATE: Mind control: Managing your mental health during COVID-19. University of Toronto. Coursera, July 2020.

• COURSE CERTIFICATE: Business Communication and Business Meeting Essentials Skills. CU CLL/Legacy Consult. November 2018




Timeline

Assistant Registrar

Covenant University
01.2024 - Current

Administrative Officer

Covenant University
10.2018 - 01.2024

Administrative Officer

Sebotim Investment Limited
11.2015 - 02.2018

Masters of Education - Educational Management (Educational Planning and Policy)

University of Ibadan
09.2015 - 11.2016

Front Desk Officer

Federal Government of Nigeria
02.2015 - 09.2015

Class teacher

Universal Basic Education Board: NYSC
10.2013 - 11.2014

Class Teacher

Universal Basic Education Board: Teaching Practice
04.2011 - 08.2012

Promotional Manager

Independent Beauty Consultant
01.2010 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science (Education) - Accounting

Ekiti State University
09.2007 - 09.2012

West African Senior School Certificate Examination -

St. Matthias Anglican High School
09.1999 - 05.2005
Abidemi Ariyo