Joan Obiam
Event Operations, Project Coordination, and Administrative Professional
Yaba, Lagos
Summary
Highly organized and results-driven in Event Operations, Project Coordination, and Administrative Professional with experience planning and executing conferences, stakeholder engagements, corporate trainings, community programmes, and large-scale projects. Skilled in event logistics, stakeholder management, team leadership and administration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
State Head
FirstLine Response Services
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
09.2024 - 07.2026
- Coordinate first aid, CPR, fire safety and emergency response training programs.
- Planned and executed corporate, school, and community events to foster engagement and collaboration.
- Coordinate logistics, facilitators, venues and participants.
- Built partnerships with government agencies, schools, and organizations to strengthen community resources.
Event & Project Coordinator
Hatfield Global Resources Ltd.
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Helped organize the NCDMB Stakeholders Meeting
- Coordinated event logistics, registration and stakeholder engagement.
- Supported smooth execution of the programme.
Project Team Lead
National Bureau of Statistics (World Bank-Supported Project)
Rivers State And Akwa Ibom State
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Led field teams, coordinated operations and prepared project reports.
- Maintained compliance with project guidelines, confidentiality standards, and statistical protocols.
- Coordinated field data collection activities for statistical surveys and censuses, ensuring timely workflow completion.
- Provided technical guidance as needed while delegating tasks effectively based on individual strengths and skill sets within the team.
Administrative Office Coordinator
Leap for Joy Preschool
Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Managed administrative operations and coordinated school activities.
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring accurate records, filing, and document organization.
- Coordinated parent communications, responding to inquiries and relaying important program updates.
- Processed enrollment paperwork, maintaining compliant student files and confidentiality standards.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments, and staff calendars to support smooth preschool operations.
Assistant, Project Management
Jakin Ministry(Internship)
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Supported programme planning, logistics and project documentation.
- Tracked action items, deadlines, and follow-ups to maintain project progress and accountability.
- Prepared meeting agendas, notes, and status summaries for leadership review.
- Maintained organized project files, records, and documentation for easy retrieval and accuracy.
NYSC Administrative & Supply Officer
Ministry of Works, Ibadan
Ibadan
12.2014 - 11.2015
- Supported office administration and supply management.
- Managed stock records, ensuring accurate issuance and receipt of materials.
- Maintained secure storage conditions for tools, consumables, and office materials.
- Prepared supply requests and tracked procurement follow-up for required items.
Event & Project Coordinator
Hatfield Global Resources Ltd.
Remote
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Coordinated project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to maintain workflow alignment.
- Helped organize the NCDMB Stakeholders Meeting.
- Coordinated event logistics, registration and stakeholders engagement.
- Supported resource planning, vendor coordination, and administrative project activities.
- Supported smooth execution of the programme.
- Prepared meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions for project teams.
- Tracked project progress, identified delays, and escalated issues for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate project documentation, status reports, and stakeholder updates.
Event Planner
Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN)
Remote
08.2026 - 09.2026
- Coordinated event logistics, including venue setup, vendor scheduling, and guest registration.
- Managed hospitality arrangements, ensuring protocol compliance and attendee comfort during official functions.
- Liaised with vendors and internal teams to confirm requirements, timelines, and event materials.
Education
MBA -
Miva University
Online01-2028
B.Sc. - Public Administration
Babcock University
Ogun State06-2014
Diploma - Psychology
University of Jos
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria09-2010
WASSCE -
Federal Government Girls College
Akwa Ibom State07-2005
Skills
Event management
Conference Coordination
Event Logistics
Stakeholder Engagement
Training Coordination
Training management
Program Development
Administrative Management
Operations Management
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Organized emergency response trainings.
- Played a key role in the NCDMB Stakeholders Meeting.
- Supported CBN-related projects.
- Led a World Bank-supported NBS project.
Affiliations
Member, Institute of Management
Timeline
Event Planner
Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN)
08.2026 - 09.2026
Event & Project Coordinator
Hatfield Global Resources Ltd.
06.2026 - 08.2026
Event & Project Coordinator
Hatfield Global Resources Ltd.
06.2026 - 08.2026
State Head
FirstLine Response Services
09.2024 - 07.2026
Project Team Lead
National Bureau of Statistics (World Bank-Supported Project)
02.2022 - 04.2024
Administrative Office Coordinator
Leap for Joy Preschool
01.2016 - 12.2022
NYSC Administrative & Supply Officer
Ministry of Works, Ibadan
12.2014 - 11.2015
Assistant, Project Management
Jakin Ministry(Internship)
05.2013 - 09.2013
MBA -
Miva University
B.Sc. - Public Administration
Babcock University
Diploma - Psychology
University of Jos
WASSCE -
Federal Government Girls College