Esther Aderoju
Personal Assistant
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Dynamic Personal Assistant with a proven track record at Goodnews Group of Schools, excelling in calendar management and client relations. Recognized for enhancing communication processes and boosting team morale through effective event planning. Adapt at multitasking and maintaining meticulous attention to detail, ensuring seamless operations and successful project execution.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Goodnews Group of Schools
10.2006 - 11.2025
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance school business processes.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports, contributing to well-informed decision making.
- Oversaw personal calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to school operations.
- Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
- Aided proprietress in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Improved time management of the proprietress through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Coordinated events and end of term/year program with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
- Facilitated smooth office operations by managing supplies inventory and overseeing maintenance requests.
- Supported executive in achieving goals by proactively anticipating needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided research assistance on various projects, leading to informed decisions based on accurate information.
- Reinforced brand consistency, oversaw updates to school's website and social media profiles.
- Reduced missed opportunities, diligently monitored emails and responded to time-sensitive requests.
- Boosted team morale, organized team-building activities that fostered positive work environment.
Assistant Academic Coordinator
ABIVIC College
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Contributed to the development of effective assessment tools for evaluating student overall performance.
- Improved overall student performance by closely monitoring individual progress and providing targeted guidance.
- Managed resources efficiently by maintaining an organized inventory of educational materials and equipment for classroom use.
- Coordinated the implementation of new educational initiatives by providing administrative support and guidance during the transition process.
- Coordinated communication between students, parents, and educators to address concerns and promote proactive problem-solving measures.
- Participated in regular meetings with department heads to evaluate program effectiveness, making necessary adjustments to optimize academic outcomes.
- Provided valuable input on curriculum design, incorporating diverse teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
- Mentored over 25 students on academic problems and made professional recommendations.
- Increased parent satisfaction through superior IEP meetings and family conferences to improve parent-child bonding skills.
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Obtained excellent feedback from parents regarding student learning success and classroom instruction.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
Research Assistant
Psycho-geriatrics, University College Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Participated actively in meetings discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and compiled reasons for missed appointments as data for analysis and decision making.
- Worked effectively with other social workers at the university college hospital for outpatients' appointments' record keeping.
- Worked with matrons and nurses for daily file retrieval for data compilation and resolved restrain with humor, patience and intelligence.
- Assisted doctors during consultations and approached them for outpatients' appointment date confirmation.
- Walked with the elderly into their calls, followed up on them through calls to remind them of their appointments and rescheduled appointments where needed.
Creative Writer
Alliance for Health Policy and System Research.
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with editorial teams to refine content, resulting in high-quality publications that resonated with target audiences.
- Adapted writing style according to project requirements, exhibiting versatility across various industries and formats.
- Contributed positively to team dynamic as part of collaborative writing projects, fostering open communication channels among colleagues.
- Collated submissions from writers from Obafemi Awolowo university and university of Cape Coast Accra.
- Utilized strong editing skills to revise written work for clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness.
- Conducted thorough research before writing, ensuring accuracy and authenticity in all published works.
- Completed projects ahead of deadlines, effectively managing time and setting priorities for multiple assignments.
- Balanced attention to detail with meeting word count targets showcasing ability to comply with specific guidelines.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Received a profound feedback on submitted essay on "Globalization and health system research" from AHPSR Switzerland.
Assistant Event Coordinator
Thrive Shuttle Initiative
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted Event Coordinator in creating detailed timelines for each phase of an event project, ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through regular communication updates on event progress, fostering client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing attendee concerns promptly and professionally during events.
- Coordinated event contributors, caterers and transportation services.
- Facilitated efficient communication between team members by maintaining organized records of event plans, schedules, and contacts.
- Managed volunteer recruitment and training efforts to build a reliable support staff for various events.
- Attracted new clients and maintained pre-existing clients through excellent word-of-mouth marketing.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement, ensuring continuous growth and development as an Assistant Event Coordinator.
- Assisted in compliance with safety regulations at venues by working closely with security personnel during large-scale events.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of their services into the event program, enhancing guest experience.
- Maintained professional and organized appearance at all events, representing the company in a positive light to clients and attendees.
- Enhanced event attendee satisfaction by effectively coordinating logistics and managing event timelines.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
Academic Writer (volunteer)
Global Youth Leadership and Girl-child Foundation / Redeemers University
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Improved overall readability of documents by editing and proofreading each project thoroughly before submission.
- Ensured timely submission of assignments by managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Stayed updated on current research trends and developments in various fields to produce informed content that met client expectations.
- Enhanced the quality of academic papers by conducting thorough research and incorporating relevant sources.
- Developed strong analytical skills through extensive study of diverse subjects, enabling effective synthesis of complex information into coherent arguments.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical research practices by ensuring proper citation of sources and avoiding plagiarism at all times.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, questionnaire, video chat and in-person to write research papers.
- Presented a research paper on religious and family violence against women and the girl-child at the GYLGF conference at Lead city university.
- Presented a research paper on "linguistic approach to religious tolerance" at GSP conference of Redeemers university.
- Responded to thorny questions from panelists and co-discussants.
Education
Project Management
Hp Life
Online Bachelor of Arts - English And International Studies
Osun State University
Osogbo03.2018
Skills
Calendar management
Timeline
Assistant Academic Coordinator
ABIVIC College
05.2018 - 04.2019
Research Assistant
Psycho-geriatrics, University College Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2018
Creative Writer
Alliance for Health Policy and System Research.
04.2017 - 05.2017
Academic Writer (volunteer)
Global Youth Leadership and Girl-child Foundation / Redeemers University
09.2016 - 10.2016
Assistant Event Coordinator
Thrive Shuttle Initiative
11.2015 - 05.2017
Personal Assistant
Goodnews Group of Schools
10.2006 - 11.2025
Project Management
Hp Life
Bachelor of Arts - English And International Studies
Osun State University