CHINEMEREM JOHNSON
ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT & MANAGER
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SUMMARY
Seasoned Administrative Manager and Virtual Assistant with 10+ years of experience driving operational
excellence for startups, and corporate environments, both fully remote and hybrid. Proven track record as an
Independent Consultant optimizing processes, managing end‑to‑end projects, and delivering high‑impact
executive support. Adept at stakeholder liaison, strategic planning, and leveraging technology to streamline
workflows.
SKILLS
Project Administration & Management
Process Improvement & Standardization
Client Relationship & Stakeholder Liaison
Time Management & Multitasking
Strategic Planning & Workshop Facilitation
Market Research & Data Analysis
Social Media & Marketing Support
Document & Records Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant – Virtual Assistant (Remote) | Freelance
May 2024 - Present
Provide end‑to‑end virtual administrative support for C‑suite and project teams, including calendar
management, email triage, travel coordination, and portfolio management.
Design and implement process‑optimization frameworks, reducing task turnaround time by up to 30%.
Manage client communications, prepared reports and slide decks, and oversaw document control.
Design and execute social media content, planning, scheduling, basic graphic design, and analytics
reporting to boost engagement.
Project Administrator & Management Consultant (Hybrid)
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DFSP Africa
Jan 2024 - Present
Administer all project documentation, scheduling, and internal communications for multi‑stakeholder
initiatives.
Facilitate strategic‑planning workshops, aligning project deliverables with organizational objectives.
Produce comprehensive project reports and presentations to inform executive decision‑making.
Implement risk‑management strategies and performance monitoring frameworks, ensuring 95% on‑time
milestone delivery.
Int’l Student Recruitment Consultant & In‑Country Representative (Remote) |
Kepler College Rwanda.
Jul 2023 - May 2024
Spearheaded market entry strategy into Nigeria, establishing key partnerships with 15+ educational
agents.
Increased regional student inquiries by 10% through targeted digital campaigns and recruitment fairs.
Represented Kepler College at three major education expos, delivering presentations and conducting
stakeholder negotiations.
B2B Business Development Manager
| Tantalum Academy, Nigeria.
Jun 2022 – Jun 2023
Developed and executed a business‑development plan that grew gross revenue by 15% Within one year.
Cultivated and maintained relationships with corporate clients, negotiating service agreements and
renewals.
Delivered product demonstrations and training sessions, achieving a 90% proposal conversion rate.
Program Administrator (Remote)
| Work Ready Africa, Sierra Leone |
Mar 2021 – May 2022
Led end‑to‑end administration of online training programs for 2000+ participants, coordinating logistics and
vendor engagement.
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Streamlined record‑keeping processes, improving reporting efficiency by 35%.
Conceptualized and launched two new program initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in enrollment.
Practice Manager, Branch Operations & Business Development
Nativedge Limited, Abuja, Nigeria
Sept 2018 – Nov 2019
Oversaw daily branch operations across finance, HR, sales, and marketing functions for a team of 15 staff.
Implemented organizational policies and process improvements, reducing overhead costs by 10%.
Led cross‑functional sales campaigns, generating a 20% uptick in new client acquisition.
Chief Administrative Officer | Print Afrique Fashion Academy Ltd., Abuja, Nigeria
Mar 2017 – Mar 2018
Spearheaded the successful establishment and launch of a fully functional fashion academy, enrolling an
initial cohort of 40 students within 6 months.
Developed and implemented comprehensive curriculum, operational frameworks, and administrative
systems to ensure seamless educational program delivery.
Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 13 instructors and staff while securing and optimizing facilities
and resources for 150 students.
Managed all academy operations, including admissions, marketing, student services, and financial
oversight, and cultivated strategic industry partnerships.
Bi‑Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria
Acting Head, Sales & Marketing Manager, Advertising & Brand Management Assistant Manager, Sales & Customer Services -
Sept 2015 – May 2016
Jun 2014 – May 2016
May 2012 – May 2014
Led multimillion‑naira advertising and marketing projects at MMA2 Airport, boosting ad‑space revenue by
35%.
Streamlined customer‑service operations for VIP lounge services, improving NPS by 15%.
EDUCATION
B.Sc Accounting
Jan 2000 - May 2005
University of Calabar
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Virtual Assistant Professional Certificate – Digital Exchange Academy (DEXA) (May 2024)
Human Resource Management – Digital Exchange Academy (DEXA) (Mar 2024)
Advanced Persuasive Selling – LinkedIn Learning (Aug 2022)
Business‑to‑Business Sales – LinkedIn Learning (Aug 2022)
Project Management – Open Universities Australia (e3Learning) (2015)
Airport Route Development & Commercial Management IATA Training and Development Institute - (2015)
Additional training in Leadership, Marketing Strategy, and Safety Management.
AVAILABILITY & PREFERENCES
Engagement: Independent consulting, contract, or full‑time remote/hybrid roles
Hours: Flexible, with core availability aligned to GMT+1 / EST overlapping windows
TOOLS & PLATFORMS
Asana, Zoho CRM, G-Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Projects, Slack, Trello,
PORTFOLIO
View project samples, client testimonials, and detailed service offerings at chinemeremva.my.canva.site/
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