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Uduak James Uboh

Summary

Dynamic, detail-oriented professional with robust proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and technology, enhanced by innovative thinking and administrative expertise.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6022
6022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Program Assistant

Gates Foundation
Aguiyi Ironsi Maitama, Abuja
04.2024 - 09.2025

Facilitate seamless executive support for two Program Deputy Directors in high-pressure environment with single Program Assistant designated

  • Facilitate onboarding for new hires within team, ensuring timely achievement of objectives
  • Facilitate and arrange onsite and offsite events for West, Central African team, including team retreat and office opening in Dakar, Senegal.
  • Facilitate all travel arrangements for principals, expediting visa application processing while ensuring optimal cost options that align with business needs.
  • Support organization of VIP events and significant visits, such as Bill's visit to Nigerian country office, Annual Partners forum.
  • Optimize principals' complex calendars, minimizing conflicts and preparing meeting agendas
  • Utilised SharePoint and Microsoft tools to enhance collaboration and document management.
    Leveraged SAP for data analysis and reporting, driving informed decision-making.
    Employed Microsoft Teams for effective communication and project coordination.

Administrative Officer

RT COMS/ RT Communications Nigeria Ltd
745 Kade Street Wuse 2
06.2021 - 03.2024
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and managed complex calendars for executive staff.
  • Assisted seniors in strategic decision-making processes related to facility management.
  • Offered administrative support to management team resulting in enhanced operations.
  • Enhanced file management system through structured categorization and labelling practices.
  • Organized Director's calls, screening and transferring calls when necessary
  • Coordinate incoming and outgoing memos for Executive Director
  • Managed all travel related duties from local to expatriate staff of about 700 personnel , this included local and international flight reservations, hotel reservations, airport drop off and pickup
  • Executed opening and closing of purchase demands, purchase orders, and Multi GRVS within priority ERP system.
  • Facilitated budget management and contract modifications.

Administrative /Travel Assistant

Checklist Travels LTD
Abuja/Cote d'ivoire, Nigeria
03.2014 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw Travel desk operations while delivering administrative support to about 50 clients
  • Established and nurtured partnerships with multiple local immigration offices, hotels and airlines.
  • Facility management to ensure office space of five floors was in order and conducive for all
  • Updated knowledge on latest industry trends, promotions and offers with regular research and training sessions.
  • Prepared detailed daily itineraries for ensuring optimal use of clients' holiday time.
  • Assisted in development of company marketing strategies to attract new clientele.
  • Facilitated smooth travel experiences by coordinating and booking all aspects of domestic and international itineraries.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE OFFICER

Oando Plc
Victoria Island, Lagos
11.2012 - 06.2013
  • Oversaw management of travel, hotel, fleet and courier desk operations for Oando subsidiaries.
  • Oversaw travel arrangements for staff and CEOs, ensuring all personnel received appropriate per-diems and travel insurance.
  • Facility management
  • Compiled monthly departmental reports featuring actionable recommendations to enhance strategic planning..
  • Managed filing system to ensure organized documents.
  • Assisted with research, pre-positioning, and proposal management.
  • Executed efficient and timely protocol services adhering to company policies.
  • Facilitated communication between team and internal partners alongside external vendors.
  • Assisted the HSE department with Airline and Hotel inspections to ensure compliance to company policy and requirements.
  • Ensured protocol services and security for company executives.
  • Formulated administrative notice on Travel-related topics and verified adherence to regulations
  • Utilized Oracle ERP for comprehensive data management and reporting.
  • Updated company policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Assistant Logistics officer

Ascot Flowlines ltd
Victoria Island, Lagos
06.2010 - 10.2012
  • Managed immigration document services for expatriates, focusing on Temporary Work Permits and STRs subject to regularization. for about 5000 colleagues
  • Supervised and organized all airport pickups along with other protocol-related services for staff and executives.
  • Managed travel vendor invoices to prevent payment delays and transaction interruptions.
  • Collaborated with Carlson Wagon Travel agency for all international ticket arrangements and Arik airline for local flight bookings.
  • Used Microsoft Office tools, Personnel Tracking System, Google

Education

Certificate of Higher Education -

Certified Executive Assistance
United Kingdom

Diploma - Travel and Tourism

IATA/UFTAA International Air Transport Association

Bachelor of Technology - Agriculture

Federal University of Technology – Minna

SSCE/NECO -

Government Girls Secondary School-Suleja

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Travel Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Technology proficiency
  • Innovative thinking
  • Administrative proficiency

Certification

  • Certified Executive Assistant ACEA BMTG UK London,(Qualifi) 2024
  • IATA Diploma in Travel and Tourism
  • Apillos Foundation | Core Life skills Training Core Life Skills Training ,2020
  • SOS Nigeria in Partnership with Kimberly Ryan Professional work Ethics and ICT Training,2020
  • Diplôme D'études en Langue Française DELF B1,2020
  • Oracle 10g Database Certified Administrator DBA,2008

Accomplishments

  • Administrative related issues reduced to barest minimum
  • Hotels reservations are made in less 15minutes of request and receival of travel request approval
  • Facilitated the WCA team retreat from start to finish, adopted a health facility during the community services program
  • Effectively Coordinated Program strategy team visit to the Nigeria country office and teams meeting, receiving a love note.

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Affiliations

Love watching movies

Enjoy good music

Learning new things

Timeline

Program Assistant

Gates Foundation
04.2024 - 09.2025

Administrative Officer

RT COMS/ RT Communications Nigeria Ltd
06.2021 - 03.2024

Administrative /Travel Assistant

Checklist Travels LTD
03.2014 - 03.2020

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE OFFICER

Oando Plc
11.2012 - 06.2013

Assistant Logistics officer

Ascot Flowlines ltd
06.2010 - 10.2012

Certificate of Higher Education -

Certified Executive Assistance

Diploma - Travel and Tourism

IATA/UFTAA International Air Transport Association

Bachelor of Technology - Agriculture

Federal University of Technology – Minna

SSCE/NECO -

Government Girls Secondary School-Suleja
Uduak James Uboh