Blessing Iwunze

BLESSING IWUNZE Lagos, Nigeria | - |-www.linkedin.com/in/blessingiwunze SUMMARY ●​ Detail-oriented and proactive Executive Assistant with a strong background in providing high-level administrative support to senior executives. ●​ Experienced in managing complex schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing correspondence, and handling confidential matters with discretion. ●​ Adept at organizing meetings, processing expense reports, and ensuring seamless communication. ●​ Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent time management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Trelloand other productivity tools. WORK EXPERIENCE Virtual Assistant​ November 2024 - January 2025​ Freelance – Remote ●​ Developed social media content calendars and created compelling graphics using Canva. ●​ Conducted industry research and compiled data for reports and presentations. ●​ Created compelling content for youtube, aligning with brand identity and audience engagement strategies. ●​ Assisted with content strategy planning, helping to drive brand awareness and community growth. ●​ Assisted in project coordination, tracking deadlines and deliverables. ●​ Provided administrative support, including document preparation and file management. Executive Assistant to Senior Management​ December 2022 - April 2024 Nigerian Ports Authority – Lagos, Nigeria ●​ Managed the executive's calendar, coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. ●​ Drafted 10-15 correspondence, reports, memos and presentations monthly, contributing to operational insights for senior management and external stakeholders. ●​ Scheduled and facilitated 10-12 meetings monthly, taking minutes and ensuring timely follow-up on action items. ●​ Handled confidential matters with discretion, ensuring data security and compliance with company policies. ●​ Maintained and updated accurate records, including calendars, contact lists, and important files for easy access. ●​ Streamlined filing and document management systems, improving accessibility and document retrieval. Social Media Manager/Virtual Assistant​ June 2020 - October 2022 Bibiclosette (Fashion Brand) – Lagos, Nigeria ●​ Managed daily operations, ensuring timely follow-up on projects and improving client satisfaction by 20%. ●​ Provided administrative support, handling emails, customer inquiries, and maintaining organized records. ●​ Oversaw customer service for 40+ weekly clients, improving retention and fostering long-term relationships. ●​ Developed and maintained a structured sales database to track transactions leading to efficient reporting and inventory management. ●​ Managed online communication, handled administrative tasks, and ensured workflow efficiency. ●​ Handled confidential business information with discretion, ensuring data security and compliance. EDUCATION University of Lagos – Lagos, Nigeria​ BSc, Psychology SKILLS ● Verbal and Written Communication ​ ● Report and presentation preparation​ December 2017 – September 2021 ​ ​ ● Email ● Time and phone correspondence​ Management ​ ​ ​ PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ●​ Foundations Project Management - Google​ ​ ​ ●​ Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project - Google​ ●​ Virtual Assistance in Digital Age - ALX Africa​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ● Project ● Data ​ ​ ​ Management Entry April 2024 July 2024​ October 2024