OLUWAKEMI AKINDELE
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
Self-driven and dynamic Executive Administrative Assistant with more than 5 years of experience delivering value in business operations, office management, and customer relations. Possesses over 4years of work experience providing outstanding business support to the CEO at Everyday Scan Services Ltd. Adept at performing various office/administrative duties, such as coordinating meetings, maintaining calendars and schedules, filing documents, and managing company correspondence. Possesses strong business acumen, customer relations, people management, office administration, and great confidentiality expertise. Highly motivated and seeking the opportunity to utilize my potential in your organization as an Administrative assistant for greater productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Executive Assistant
Everyday Scan Services Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Nigeria Immigration Service
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained and updated records and databases to facilitate efficient complaint handling and reporting
- Coordinated meetings, prepared agendas, and took minutes during meetings
- Provided general administrative support to the command, including scheduling appointments, and managing expenses
- Assisted in organizing events, press conferences, and public appearances of senior officials
- Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, and personal computers; and compiled, copied, sorted, and filed records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Public Complaint Commission
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisted in handling administrative tasks, including managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing documents, and organizing office supplies
- Responded to public inquiries and complaints, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
- Maintained and updated records and databases to facilitate efficient complaint handling and reporting
- Coordinated meetings, prepared agendas, and took minutes during meetings
- Provided general administrative support to the commission, including scheduling appointments, and managing expenses.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Education
Postgraduate Degree in Strategic Marketing Communications - Strategic Marketing Communications
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON08.2023
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in International Relations & Diplomacy (WES EVALUATED) - International Relations & Diplomacy
Afe Babalola University
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti10.2016
Skills
- Excellent listening, multitasking, communication, Scheduling and calendaring, attentiveness, and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent emotional intelligence, analytical thinking skills, and capable to maintain excellent filing and documentation with strong confidentiality
- Highly inclined in office administration, executive support, people management, data entry, paperwork handling, and excellent on-time work delivery
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to liaise effectively, build relationships, and offer administrative support
- Capable of working with internal and external bodies alongside the ability to effectively communicate with people
- Proficient with computer — Word Processing, Spreadsheet/Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook electronic mail
- Strategic Planning
- Meeting Coordination
- Travel Itinerary
- Public Relations skills
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Prioritization and Organizing
- Scheduling and Calendaring
- People Management
- Office Administration
- Report Handling
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Event Management
- Database Management
- Project Management
- Executive Support
- Phone Handling
- Email Sorting
- Problem-Solving
- Meeting planning
- Expense Reporting
- Meticulous attention to details
- Report Writing
Accomplishments
- Effectively managed schedule, including booking meetings, travel, and lodging, leading to a 10% reduction in costs and nonproductive time — Executive Administrative Assistant.
- Supervised staff of 4 junior office assistants, and trained them to fulfill administrative tasks using Microsoft and Google Suite programs — Executive Administrative Assistant.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Everyday Scan Services Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Nigeria Immigration Service
01.2017 - 12.2017
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Public Complaint Commission
05.2014 - 10.2014
Postgraduate Degree in Strategic Marketing Communications - Strategic Marketing Communications
Conestoga College
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in International Relations & Diplomacy (WES EVALUATED) - International Relations & Diplomacy
Afe Babalola University
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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