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OfficeManager

Adepeju Ajose

Office Manager
Lagos,Lagos

Summary

Seasoned Office Manager offering leadership experience in administrative positions. Well-versed in industry practices and procedures. Top-notch management abilities in financial, personnel and clerical areas.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Administrative Office Manager

Oystercore
Lagos
08.2019 - Current

Manages the day to day smooth running of the office

  • Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
  • Oversee office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Created document management system to reduce paper usage and improve accuracy of tracking.
  • Coordinated with office head to establish and monitor operating budget.
  • Coordinated internal company-wide meetings, executive committee meetings, conferences and staff meetings.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for over [Number] local and international travelers per year.
  • Collaborated with property manager design initiatives to maximize tenant retention and administration of renewal program.
  • Assisted marketing department in planning client functions.
  • Assisted COO with planning and execution of office renovation.
  • Assisted with implementation of Salesforce CRM and provided ongoing user support.
  • Created mobile work environment using cloud-based document management system and web-based accounting system.
  • Managed installation of new servers and installation of new Cisco phone system.
  • Maintained extensive investment files and all archives for all managed funds.
  • Worked with CFO in annual bidding and renewal of employee benefit package.
  • Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
  • Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
  • Created digital filing system to reduce paper usage and toner consumption.
  • Created new employee handbook, IT policies and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Implemented SharePoint document management system to increase efficiency and security.
  • Managing confidential information with discretion.
  • Organizing events and conferences
  • Manage Vendor Document Register, Contractor Document Register, Reports and Correspondences
  • Implemented new training programs for administrative personnel on office operations and latest technologies.
  • Designed office space and worked with construction and utility contractors.
  • Planned and executed company events such as year-end holiday party, meetings and staff mixers to promote office morale and cohesion.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Collaborated to develop standard operating procedures manual for server room access, security access, monitoring systems and telephone system maintenance.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures and scaled for growth.

Administrative Manager/ Executive Assistant

BRADE Consulting Limited
Lagos
06.2014 - 05.2019
  • Coordinating and booking travel arrangements and planning itineraries as required
  • Managing diaries and organizing meetings and appointments
  • Visa Application
  • Document control and management
  • Travel Reservations
  • Manages and maintain the petty cash
  • Collating and filing of expenses
  • Carrying out protocol duties
  • Managing information data as well as record tracking
  • Carrying out administrative and secretarial task
  • Maintain the database of vendors
  • Manages the day to day smooth running of the office
  • Managing confidential information with discretion
  • Organizing events and conferences
  • Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines
  • Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
  • Managing databases and filing systems
  • Carrying out protocol duties
  • Store company documentation in a safe and orderly manner, and in line with company policies and procedures
  • Managing information data as well as record tracking
  • Accurately update information as required, assist with file migrations and audits
  • Maintain the database of clients
  • Manage Vendor Document Register, Contractor Document Register, Reports and Correspondences
  • Handling of correspondence on behalf of the Managing Director
  • Managing and administering the scheduling of weekly, monthly, quarterly meetings
  • Checking where conflicts occur and resolving in good time
  • Determine quantity and timing of office deliveries
  • Communicate via phone and email ensuring that all administrative assistant duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner
  • Submit and reconcile expense reports
  • Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
  • Create and maintain documentation database at all project stages
  • Budget control and implementation
  • Assist Project Managers and Engineers develop and maintain documents such as minutes of meetings, specifications, drawings, procedures, approvals and related items
  • Supporting Operations of the company by providing their needs
  • Provide adequate document control support to project especially bid packaging
  • Organize office operations and procedures

Administrative Office Manager

OCO Industrial services Limited
Port Harcourt
11.2011 - 11.2013
  • Sourcing for contracts for the company
  • Follow up on existing contracts
  • After sales services of our equipments and services
  • Making sure prompt delivery of projects and equipments
  • Promoting the company image, products and services
  • Scheduling meetings between our clients and our management were applicable.
  • Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Created document management system to reduce paper usage and improve accuracy of tracking.
  • Implemented SharePoint document management system to increase efficiency and security.
  • Coordinated with office head to establish and monitor operating budget.
  • Coordinated internal company-wide meetings, executive committee meetings, conferences and staff meetings.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for over ten local and international travelers per year.
  • Collaborated with property manager design initiatives to maximize tenant retention and administration of renewal program.
  • Assisted marketing department in planning client functions.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
  • Created mobile work environment using cloud-based document management system and web-based accounting system.
  • Worked with CFO in annual bidding and renewal of employee benefit package.
  • Maintained extensive investment files and all archives for all managed funds.
  • Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
  • Created digital filing system to reduce paper usage and toner consumption.
  • Planned and executed company events such as year-end holiday party, meetings and staff mixers to promote office morale and cohesion.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures and scaled for growth.

Online Customer Care Representative

MTN Communications Limited
Lagos
01.2009 - 07.2011
  • Effectively and Efficiently resolve customer queries using the correct applications
  • Maintaining the acceptable service quality standards
  • Escalate and route customer issues to relevant process operators using REMEDY
  • Enlighten and educate customers on products and services
  • Provide advice to customers on what package(s) will suit their needs
  • Promote company Product and services
  • Compensate customers using SIEBEL where necessary.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.

News Reporter and Editor

Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria
Lagos
10.2007 - 10.2008
  • Sourcing for news stories
  • Writing and editing the news stories.Making sure it contains the 5W’s and H
  • Presenting the edited news stories before the broadcast time to enable the newscaster read over the news stories before broadcast.
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication.
  • Reported to editor-In-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings and creation of company newsletter.
  • Generated, produced and delivered high profile special reports and communicated in community events behalf of station.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with individuals in public relations field through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Public Relations Officer

Primelink Computer College
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Portraying the company in a good light
  • Marketing the company goods and services
  • Sourcing for customers for the company
  • Registering new intakes and providing discounts where necessary

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

The Polytechnic, Ibadan
Ibadan Nigeria
09.2001 - 03.2004

High School Diploma -

Lagos State Model College
Lagos, Nigeria
09.1991 - 09.1997

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skillsTeam building skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsEffective Communications skillsAttention to detail with high level of accuracyEffective organizational skillsStrong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environmentMicrosoft packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & OutlookTime management skill

Documentation and control

Policy and procedure modification

Contract negotiations

Workflow planning

Account Reconciliation

Payroll and budgeting

Presentation design

Scheduling

Business administration

Bookkeeping

Staff Management

Strategic planning

Google Workspace

G-Suite

PPE Compliance

Dependable and Responsible

Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Administrative Office Manager

Oystercore
08.2019 - Current

Administrative Manager/ Executive Assistant

BRADE Consulting Limited
06.2014 - 05.2019

Administrative Office Manager

OCO Industrial services Limited
11.2011 - 11.2013

Online Customer Care Representative

MTN Communications Limited
01.2009 - 07.2011

News Reporter and Editor

Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria
10.2007 - 10.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

The Polytechnic, Ibadan
09.2001 - 03.2004

Public Relations Officer

Primelink Computer College
01.2000 - 01.2001

High School Diploma -

Lagos State Model College
09.1991 - 09.1997
Adepeju AjoseOffice Manager