OPARAH JOY
Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Administrative Assistant
Stepcho Nigeria Limited
Wuse, FCT
2020.11 - Current
- Acted as main contact for internal and external clients.
- Tracked expenses in Microsoft Excel and met budget target and partnered with management to implement processes and complete special projects.
- Sourced and ordered office supplies within allocated budget.
- Wrote business correspondence and technical letters.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
- Monitored and updated budget and account records.
- Made travel arrangements and booked accommodation for staff members.
- Typed and proofread documents produced by other staff members.
- Researched, analysed and summarised data for research.
- Took detailed minutes at meetings following instructions from senior team members.
- Created email notifications, invitations and agendas for meetings, events and appointments.
- Handled scheduling of meetings and calendar management for senior staff.
- Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Coordinated events by managing budget, logistics and event support.
- Booked flights and hotels for domestic and international meetings.
- Screened phone calls and routed callers to appropriate parties.
- Dealt with routine enquiries at reception or by telephone and referred more complex matters to appropriate members of staff.
- Received, sorted and distributed incoming mail.
- Prioritised incoming communications to filter out basic requests and minimise disruptions.
- Coordinated and facilitated company social outings and lunches, showing up to event venues in advance to make preparations.
Laboratory Technician
Setraco Nigeria Limited
Garki, FCT
2018.06 - 2018.12
- Counted stock to help manage inventory of laboratory consumables.
- Kept abreast with industry trends to maintain best practices in research.
- Used Concrete curing and compressive testing machine to test for the maximum strength of concretes under optimum temperature and moisture conditions.
- Used Concrete sample molds to test for compressive strength of concretes
- Test for the materials used for the construction of roads
- Inspected sites to identify requirements.
- Assessed costs of labour and materials for each project, ensuring adherence to budgets
- Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
- The use of Distillation Apparatus for emulsified asphalt.
GIS Mapping Assistant
Nigerian Geological Survey Agency
Utako, FCT
2016.10 - 2016.12
- Liaised and consulted with technical specialists to verify and cross-examine data.
- Used specialised equipment to measure distances and heights, helping to create architectural drawings and develop construction projects.
- Advised on technical, aesthetic and economic aspects for well-informed map production.
- Converted technical information into easily-digestible visual diagrams.
- Researched and developed surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Admin
Nexford University
Washington D.C/USA 2023.04 -
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Federal University of Technology
Owerri, Imo State/Nigeria 2014.11 - 2019.12
SSCE -
Metro International School
Abuja, FCT/Nigeria 2009.09 - 2012.09
Skills
- English Proficiency, Oral Presentation, Technical Writing and Customer Services
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Knowledge of Mapping with ArcGIS
- Written Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Organization and Time Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Training and Development
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teambuilding, Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Problem-Solving, Active Listening, Attention to Detail
- Google Workspace
Interests
HOBBIES
, Reading, singing, dancing and travelling.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Business Admin
Nexford University
2023.04 -
Administrative Assistant
Stepcho Nigeria Limited
2020.11 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Setraco Nigeria Limited
2018.06 - 2018.12
GIS Mapping Assistant
Nigerian Geological Survey Agency
2016.10 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Federal University of Technology
2014.11 - 2019.12
SSCE -
Metro International School
2009.09 - 2012.09