Blessing Eke Awa
SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Surulere,Lagos State
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Executive Assistant with 9 years of experience providing exceptional support to C-level executives. Proven track record of success in managing complex calendars, coordinating international travel, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams on projects and programs of diverse kinds, as well as facilitating high-level communications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Assistant to the MD/CEO and Finance Director
Heineken
Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
08.2022 - Current
- Business liaison: provision of comprehensive executive support to the MD/CEO and Finance Director
- Calendar management: managed complex calendars for senior executives to facilitate efficient scheduling and meeting planning.
- Administration: Increased office efficiency by developing and implementing inventory management system for office supplies, as well as coordinated travel arrangements.
- Project management: collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and monitor high-profile projects, leading to resource management and cost-savings for the company.
- Communications: preparation of presentations, minutes, executive summaries, reports and briefings, and also assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
- Research and analysis: supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Event coordination: coordinating company-wide events of various kinds
- Stakeholder management: Developing strong relationships with stakeholders leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Process improvement: proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Finance, Operations & I.T/CFO
Unity Bank PLC
Lagos, Lagos
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Meetings coordination: organized and coordinated meetings with clients, vendors, regulators, etc
- Operations: developed and monitored KPIs to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement in the IT, operations, and finance departments
- Process improvements: developed and implemented processes that resulted in a 30% increase in cost savings and a 25% reduction in operational costs
- Compliance: periodically reviewed the policies and operational manuals of the IT, Finance, and operations departments to ensure compliance with industry standards and quality control measures
- Strategy: collaborated with the management team to drive business growth and improve customer satisfaction
- Budgeting: managed the budget of the finance, IT, and operations departments
- Administrative support: provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
Personal Assistant to the MD/CEO
FCMB PLC
Lagos, Lagos
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Executive support: managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
- Document management: maintaining accurate records and managing document flow to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Event coordination: organised and coordinated management strategy meetings, events, retreats, workshops, and engagement with regulators
- Office management: oversaw day-to-day operations, managed budgets, and maintained office facilities
- Business communications: handled all internal and external communications
Executive Assistant to the Three Directors
James Cubitt Resources
Lagos, Lagos
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Operational efficiency: streamlined operations and implemented processes that led to a 30% increase in productivity
- Strategic communication: developed and managed internal and external communications, ensuring clarity and alignment with strategic objectives
- Executive support: organized travel arrangements, and oversaw operations to enhance operational efficiency and productivity
- Project management: managed projects with budgets up to USD 70,000 and teams of 8+ persons
- Schedule management: managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- DEI: coordinated events for staff members and implemented inclusive strategies which boosted morale and promoted inclusion, diversity and equity within the workplace.
Education
Data Analytics - Data Analytics
Tech 365
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria 10.2024 - Current
Business Analysis - Business Analytics
LinkedIn
Linkedin Learning 01.2023 - 01.2023
Finance for Non-Financial Managers - Finance
LinkedIn
Linkedin Learning 01.2023 - 01.2023
Writing with Flair - Business Communication
LinkedIn
Linkedin Learning 01.2023 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 01.2008 - 01.2012
Skills
Business communication
Program and project management
Problem solving
Stakeholder management
Research & data analysis
Calendar management
Time management
Administrative support
Executive support
Office management
Calendar management
Customer service
Hobbies
Playing scrabble
Reading
Sight seeing
Timeline
Data Analytics - Data Analytics
Tech 365
10.2024 - Current
Business Analysis - Business Analytics
LinkedIn
01.2023 - 01.2023
Finance for Non-Financial Managers - Finance
LinkedIn
01.2023 - 01.2023
Writing with Flair - Business Communication
LinkedIn
01.2023 - 01.2023
Executive Assistant to the MD/CEO and Finance Director
Heineken
08.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Finance, Operations & I.T/CFO
Unity Bank PLC
04.2021 - 07.2022
Personal Assistant to the MD/CEO
FCMB PLC
12.2018 - 04.2021
Executive Assistant to the Three Directors
James Cubitt Resources
03.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
University of Port Harcourt
01.2008 - 01.2012
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