Blessing Oparaeke

BLESSING OPARAEKE-- Summary Resourceful and emotionally intelligent Executive Assistant with one year of hands-on experience supporting founders, CEOs, and fast-paced teams. Skilled in calendar management, email handling, travel planning, and client coordination, with a proven ability to streamline operations and improve communication flow. Known for delivering proactive, detail-driven support and building structure where it's needed most. Strong background in events and digital communication, offering a unique blend of organization and creativity to every task. Ready to bring clarity, consistency, and calm to complex workdays. Work Experience Event Manager ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2018– Present Social Sparkle (Hybrid) ●​ Led the coordination and execution of large-scale rave events, consistently attracting 600+ attendees per event, boosting community brand awareness and social engagement. ●​ Streamlined planning processes by implementing checklist systems and delegation workflows, reducing event setup time and increasing team efficiency. ●​ Directed a cross-functional team of 10, ensuring smooth operations across venue logistics, stage management, and artist coordination, resulting in 100% event delivery success rate. ●​ Managed event budgets and created detailed financial reports, ensuring cost-effective spending and contributing to a 20% profit increase per event cycle. ●​ Monitored and launched creative marketing campaigns on Instagram and WhatsApp, which grew brand following by 30% and increased RSVP conversion rates. Personal Assistant ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024 - 2025 VOV Lifestyle Company - (Owner)​​ ​ Hybrid ●​ Reduced inbox clutter by 15% through targeted filtering, flagging, and automation, allowing the CEO to focus on high-priority communication and partnerships. ●​ Optimized calendar workflows by restructuring meeting blocks and follow-ups, resulting in a 40% improvement in scheduling efficiency and client response time. ●​ Coordinated road and travel logistics, including hotel, flight, and ground transport, contributing to the CEO’s seamless execution of out-of-town business and event engagements. ●​ Managed monthly lifestyle events with over 500+ attendees, providing end-to-end support from planning to post-event feedback, enhancing client satisfaction and brand loyalty. Social Media Manager​ ​ ​ ​ 2020 - 2025 Freelance (Remote) ●​ Increased audience engagement by 65% through consistent scheduling, timely community interaction, and platform-specific content strategies. ●​ Developed and maintained a monthly content calendar across Instagram and TikTok, boosting follower growth by 35% in 3 months. ●​ Monitored brand mentions, messages, and DMs, responding within 6 hours and resolving 90% of inquiries without escalation. ●​ Collaborated with visual and video teams to execute marketing campaigns that supported sales and online reach. Office Assistant to Event Planner & Decorator LarryKay Diamond Events ​ ​ ​ 2022 ●​ Provided behind-the-scenes operational support for over 20 social events, ensuring timely delivery of decor items and seamless vendor coordination. ●​ Assisted in client consultations, capturing event requirements and translating them into clear action plans, improving planning accuracy and reducing revision time. ●​ Organized inventory and procurement records, enabling smoother logistics and cutting last-minute emergency purchases by 30%. ●​ Maintained daily administrative tasks, including invoice filing, vendor follow-ups, and guest list prep, supporting the lead planner’s ability to manage multiple events per week. Skills ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Executive & Personal Assistance Inbox & Calendar Management Travel & Logistics Coordination Client Communication & Support Event & Meeting Planning Content Writing & Scheduling Document Preparation (SOPs, Reports, Agendas) Research & Data Entry Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs) Canva & CapCut (basic content editing) Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Discretion, Confidentiality & Task Ownership Education/Certification University of Ibadan, Ibadan BA - Theatre Arts University of Ibadan, Ibadan MA - Communication and Language Arts ALX Africa Virtual Assistant Training - September, 2024