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
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)
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
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)
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
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.
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)
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