Adekemisola Adebowale Fagite
Lagos
Summary
Dedicated individual with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant & Field Representative
Learners Purse Foundation
01.2025 - Current
- Drive public awareness and support for the Foundation's mission to provide education to orphaned children.
- Collect and meticulously document student/pupil information, ensuring accurate data management.
- Conduct field interviews and home visits to assess student needs and verify information.
- Collect and organise student termly report cards, and monitor and track academic progress.
- Identify and research potential partner organisations to expand the Foundation's reach and resources.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to achieve the Foundation's objectives.
Head, Admin Operations
AidToAid International
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Leads the conception, planning, and flawless execution of all external events, working collaboratively with Directors to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Proactively prepares comprehensive presentations and supporting materials for Director engagements at external events, including thorough pre-event communication and logistical coordination.
- Develops and manages the annual budget for administrative and operational activities, ensuring responsible and efficient resource allocation.
- Prepares comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on administrative operations and program event performance, providing key insights for strategic decision-making.
- Leads and facilitates bi-monthly team meetings to foster effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving within the administrative and operations teams.
- Actively seeks and secures funding for programs and events through grant writing, donor cultivation, and strategic partnerships.
- Cultivates and expands collaborative relationships with external organisations to enhance program reach and impact.
- Oversees external correspondence related to administrative operations and events, maintaining a professional and responsive communication flow.
Programs and Communications Assistant
The IREDE Foundation
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Engaged with 400+ child amputees and their families to understand their needs, challenges, and successes, leveraging these insights to tailor and enhance our programs for maximum efficacy and impact.
- Meaningfully contributed to the development and execution of programs aimed at providing limb support and rehabilitation for child amputees, ensuring alignment with the organisation's overarching mission and objectives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and manage the logistical aspects of limb provision programs, ensuring seamless implementation and delivery of services to beneficiaries.
- Played a pivotal role in communicating the organisation's mission, impact, and success stories to prospective donors, key stakeholders, and diverse audiences through various channels, including social media, newsletters, and press releases.
- Assisted in organising and managing events, fundraisers, and awareness campaigns, utilising effective communication strategies to mobilise community engagement and support for our noble cause.
- Provided support for collecting and analysing data related to program outcomes and impact, contributing to the continuous improvement and evaluation of the organisation’s initiatives to enhance child amputees' lives.
- Played a proactive role in seeking out strategic partnerships and collaborations with organisations, amplifying our reach and influence within the community, and advocating for the needs of child amputees on a broader platform.
Corporate Communicator
Unique Group of Schools
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided educational sessions to students on crucial topics relevant to teenagers, offered guidance and mentorship, and addressed students' emotions, focusing on emotional management and well-being.
- Delivered informative sessions on building healthy relationships, making positive choices, and enhancing.
- Developed and managed communication materials, including social media content, to address parental concerns and foster effective communication.
- Represented the school at outreach events to attract prospective students and organised school events on the social media platform.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
University of Ibadan
Nigeria01-2021
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Work
University of Ibadan
Nigeria01-2016
Linguistics and Languages
Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba Akoko01-2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Advocacy
- Empathy
- Administrative support
- Executive support
- Office management
- Information confidentiality
- Calendar management
TRAINING
- ALX Virtual Assistant Program July-Sep 2024
- Stand Care Certificate (1-15) Apr-May, 2023
- The Universal Treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorder Jan- July 2024
FIELDWORK PLACEMENTS/INTERNSHIPS
- Student Social Welfare Officer Aug 2019-Dec 2020
- Ministry of Women Affairs and Community Development, Oyo State, Nigeria.
- Attended court hearings, facilitated background checks, provided parent counselling, and managed post-placement processes.
- Documented complaints via phone recorder and writing.
- Coordinated support groups and interventions for individuals who have experienced marital abuse.
- Conducted joint interviews with families and ensured appropriate referrals during casework intervention.
- Student Medical Social Worker May- Aug 2019
- UCH (University Teaching Hospital), Oyo State, Nigeria.
- Documented patients' details and mental health histories.
- Conducted psycho-social assessments to understand patients' needs and challenges.
- Provided social support to patients, helping them cope.
- Ensured patients' overall well-being by addressing their physical and emotional needs and offered continuous support to patients with mental health challenges.
Timeline
Head, Admin Operations
AidToAid International
06.2025 - 12.2025
Executive Assistant & Field Representative
Learners Purse Foundation
01.2025 - Current
Programs and Communications Assistant
The IREDE Foundation
06.2021 - 05.2024
Corporate Communicator
Unique Group of Schools
06.2021 - 06.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Work
University of Ibadan
Linguistics and Languages
Adekunle Ajasin University
Master's Degree - Social Work
University of Ibadan