AKOREDE, OYINDAMOLA FUNMILAYO

Executive & Virtual Administrative Specialist

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About

Highly accomplished and detail-oriented Executive and Virtual Assistant with over 5 years of experience providing high-level administrative support to CEOs and senior executives, optimizing operations and managing critical communications. Adept at leveraging technology tools and strategic methodologies to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and ensure exceptional administrative support in dynamic environments. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and drive measurable improvements in scheduling, engagement, and operational accuracy.

Work Experience

Executive Assistant

Power2Know & CoachMO

Jan 2025 - Present

Remote, Virtual, US

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the executive team, optimizing client workflows, communications, and confidential document management for a US-based firm.

  • Managed CRM workflows, encompassing client onboarding, follow-ups, and task automation, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated all client communications, including email updates, scheduling, and document requests, ensuring seamless executive-client interactions.
  • Maintained highly organized client files, notes, and calendars, facilitating efficient appointment scheduling and information retrieval.
  • Prepared, proofread, and edited critical correspondence, communications, and presentations for the executive team, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and professionalism, maintaining integrity and trust.
  • Served as a crucial liaison between the executive team and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
  • Planned and coordinated company events, meetings, and conferences, managing logistical details from inception to execution.
  • Coordinated and tracked projects and tasks using designated project management tools, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.

Executive Administrative and Social Media Specialist

Funmesco Global Services Limited

Jan 2024 - Present

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Managed executive calendars, coordinated travel, and executed social media strategies, significantly improving efficiency and engagement for a global services firm.

  • Managed CEO and COO calendars, scheduled meetings, and coordinated complex travel plans, improving scheduling efficiency by 30%.
  • Designed and executed strategic social media campaigns, driving a 25% increase in online engagement within 6 months.
  • Tracked tasks and deliverables across projects, achieving a 100% deadline adherence rate.
  • Drafted executive emails, reports, and presentations, streamlining communication by 25%.
  • Utilized Google Workspace and Zoom to enhance daily workflow efficiency and collaboration.

Virtual Research & Administrative Assistant

SISAC Properties Limited

Feb 2025 - Jul 2025

Remote, Virtual, GB

Conducted in-depth market research and provided administrative support for a UK-based property firm, delivering comprehensive data and project management.

  • Executed in-depth market research on UK properties, PPE suppliers, government tenders, and business grants, providing critical data for strategic decisions.
  • Mapped and summarized business and financial grant opportunities across multiple UK agencies, identifying key funding avenues for the firm.
  • Tracked and updated property trends, pricing, time-on-market, and seller profiles daily, ensuring up-to-date market intelligence for decision-making.
  • Reviewed and categorized multi-year financial transactions into structured reports and summaries, enhancing financial data accessibility and analysis.
  • Managed project timelines independently while balancing academic responsibilities, demonstrating strong organizational skills and commitment.
  • Engaged with agents and stakeholders to retrieve confidential business sale information, ensuring data integrity and completeness for critical projects.
  • Produced high-quality deliverables under minimal supervision, adapting to shifting priorities and consistently meeting tight deadlines.
  • Developed internal documentation templates and reporting formats, streamlining the organization and presentation of complex research insights.

Virtual Assistant

Independent Contractor

Jan 2020 - Dec 2024

Remote, Virtual, US

Provided high-level administrative and personal support to UK and Canadian clients, optimizing communications, scheduling, and operational efficiency as an independent contractor.

  • Delivered high-level administrative and personal support to international clients in the UK and Canada, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Drafted professional email communications, scheduled appointments, and prepared travel itineraries, reducing scheduling conflicts by 40%.
  • Achieved a 100% task delivery success rate over four years of virtual support, demonstrating consistent reliability and efficiency.
  • Developed engaging content and analyzed social media performance metrics to boost client visibility and engagement.
  • Leveraged Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and various internet applications to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

Project Team Member

Legal Digital Law Reports & Publishing Co.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Digitized and organized legal documents and coordinated data entry projects, significantly improving data retrieval and delivery efficiency for a publishing company.

  • Digitized and organized over 300 legal documents into the company's database, reducing data retrieval time by 50%.
  • Coordinated data entry projects, maintaining a 98% on-time delivery rate for critical legal documents.

Administrative Supervisor

Linksite Nigeria Limited

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Supervised daily administrative operations, client relations, and financial tracking, enhancing efficiency and satisfaction for a Nigerian firm.

  • Oversaw daily administrative operations, ensuring seamless execution of executive workflows and operational efficiency.
  • Spearheaded client inquiries and complaint resolution, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate.
  • Managed financial documentation and tracked income/expenditures, improving financial accuracy by 25%.
  • Implemented organizational processes that increased efficiency and reduced operational bottlenecks.

Head of Administration

Vincent Daniels Chambers (Ike Uko & Co.)

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Coordinated comprehensive administrative functions, client relations, financial reporting, and document management for a legal chamber.

  • Coordinated administrative functions, including email management, meeting scheduling, and correspondence drafting.
  • Acted as a first-line representative, professionally handling client inquiries and escalating issues appropriately.
  • Created detailed financial reports and reconciled accounts, improving income and expenditure tracking accuracy by 30%.
  • Drafted legal documentation and correspondence under the direction of the Head of Chambers.
  • Organized and maintained case files and archives, ensuring quick retrieval and compliance with legal requirements.

Education

Linguistics and Yorùbá

University of Lagos

Sep 2021 - Jun 2025

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Certificates

Project Management (ACTD)

TS Academy

Jan 2025

Virtual Assistant Certification with Honours

ALX Africa

Jan 2024

AI Conversations: Yoruba and Igbo

University of Lagos

Jan 2024

Soft Skills Certification

Jobberman

Jan 2022

Languages

English , Yoruba

Skills

Administrative Management

  • Calendar Management
  • Email Management
  • Travel Coordination
  • Task Tracking
  • Deadline Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Correspondence Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Client Communication
  • Client Support
  • CRM Workflows
  • Event Coordination
  • Data Entry
  • Financial Documentation
  • Report Generation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Operational Streamlining
  • Market Research
  • Records Management
  • Confidentiality

Technical Proficiency

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Google Workspace
  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Slides
  • Google Calendar
  • Gmail
  • Zoom
  • Slack
  • Asana
  • ClickUp
  • Trello
  • CRM Systems

Soft Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Proactive Problem-Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Positive Team Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking

Interests

Hobbies & Activities

  • Travel
  • Music
  • Networking
  • Research