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Lydia Ige-Olumide

Edmonton

Summary

Executive Assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Administrative Assistant

Hays Recruitment
06.2022 - Current
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
  • Scheduled appointments promptly, ensuring optimal use of executive time while minimizing conflicts or cancellations.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress against deadlines, providing updates to executives as needed.

▪ Support Senior Vice Present, Operations other departmental heads to execute projects.

▪ Organization, minute taking and follow up for management meetings.

▪ Proof reading and editing correspondence, agendas and documents as required.

▪ Gather and prepare the necessary information materials and resources for meetings and events.

▪ Manage expenses and corporate credit cards and ensures approvals, processes are completed accurately and on time.

▪ Arrange complex domestic and international travel including flights, accommodations, and any other required reservations.

▪ Ensure the overall coordination, maintenance, and standards of GTA and local offices.

▪ Implement administrative policies, procedures & practices as needed.

▪ Management of Expenses for local directors and regional credit card.

▪ Organize local and national events, incentive trips, conferences, celebrations, parties, and awards.

Assisting and back up support to administrative team members with ad-hoc tasks as needed

  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
  • Enhanced communication between departments through proactive coordination of meetings and events.

Administrative Coordinator

Publicis Media
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Prepared high-quality presentations that effectively conveyed complex information in an easily digestible format for stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within tight timelines.
  • Maintained databases and contact lists to keep important contact information accurate and up to date.
  • Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence administrative processes.
  • Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.

Executive Assistant

360 Demolition And Evironmental Services
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
  • Developed and maintained automated alert systems for important deadlines.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.

Project Coordinator

Faith College
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
  • Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.


Education

Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
01.2019

Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management

Humber College
Toronto, ON
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Crawford University
Ogun State
07.2016

Skills

  • Access Control
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Human Resources Management Software
  • Task Delegation
  • Customer Service-Oriented
  • Conflict Management
  • Staff Training
  • Work Prioritization

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Executive Administrative Assistant

Hays Recruitment
06.2022 - Current

Administrative Coordinator

Publicis Media
03.2022 - 06.2022

Executive Assistant

360 Demolition And Evironmental Services
10.2020 - 02.2022

Project Coordinator

Faith College
01.2017 - 08.2020

Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management

Humber College

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Crawford University
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