RUTH IYALLA
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leadership mentoring, regulatory compliance, and financial management. Demonstrates a strong knowledge of regulatory standards and proficiency in CRM software. Adept at business development and board relations, with an engaging leadership style that fosters team growth and success. Committed to leveraging skills for continued professional development and organisational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Executive director
oprite international school
Abuja, FCT
04.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded team development initiatives to boost overall performance.
- Directed day-to-day work of ten employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Served as official representative of the school when the Chief Executive Officer is not on sit to public groups and government agencies.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Formulated financial plans to ensure fiscal health of the organisation.
Volunteer youth worker
commonwealth games in 2022
birmingham, west midlands
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured child protection regulations were adhered to at all times during the games.
- Implemented community outreach programmes by establishing connections with local community
- Provided emotional support to aid in the mental well-being of children.
- Established a safe, inclusive environment, promoting diversity and respect.
- Helped with coordination and supervision of youth activities and delivered positive interventions.
- Promoted community involvement and volunteering among young people.
- Used music, art and sensory experiences to encourage child expression.
- Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
- Demonstrated safe equipment use for minimised risk of injury or damage.
Brand marketing manager
mindgames limited
manchester, united kingdom
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Spearheaded creative team to develop engaging marketing materials, boosting brand perception.
- Formulated brand strategy through comprehensive market research.
- Negotiated advantageous terms with vendors, reducing costs while upholding quality standards.
- Conducted product launches for increased brand awareness.
- Designed and implemented social media strategies to boost online presence.
- Worked closely with PR team, managing crisis situations effectively for positive brand impact.
- Collaborated with sales team to improve brand positioning.
- Improved customer engagement by creating compelling content for various platforms.
- Organised marketing plans and programmes to best support business growth and development.
Administrative assistant
federal ministry of justice
Abuja, FCT
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Performed bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing and expense tracking.
- Expedited document filing system with a new, organised method.
- Facilitated internal communication.
- Organised client meetings, prepared agendas and took detailed minutes.
- Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
- Submitted timely reports which provided critical updates on various projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports for upper management review.
- Arranged filing systems for easy use and retrieval by personnel.
- Wrote professional letters, emails and memoranda for business communication.
Education
First School Leaving Certificate - Art and Social Class
Cambridge International School
Nigeria September 1997 - 06.2001
Skills
- Leadership mentoring
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Proficient in crm software
- Board relations
- Business development
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial management
- Engaging leadership style
Languages
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
Best Negotiator and leadership skill award at the best diplomat United Kingdom
Ambassador of peace at the UN- POLAC
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administration
Timeline
Volunteer youth worker
commonwealth games in 2022
07.2022 - 08.2022
Executive director
oprite international school
04.2021 - Current
Brand marketing manager
mindgames limited
09.2018 - 10.2020
Administrative assistant
federal ministry of justice
11.2014 - 10.2016
First School Leaving Certificate - Art and Social Class
Cambridge International School
September 1997 - 06.2001
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