BLESSING GIFT EFFIONG
Oke Aro, Ogun State, Nigeria | - | Email | LinkedIn
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Executive Assistant with 5+ years of high-level virtual support experience for C-suite
executives and startup founders in agriculture, e-commerce, and health sectors. Expert in complex
scheduling, SOP development, and crisis management for businesses up to $10M+ annual revenue.
Created a Notion-based accountability system that significantly boosted productivity for an ADHD
executive. Combines strong organizational skills with a background in Sociology and Anthropology to
anticipate needs and foster effective global team collaboration.
Professional Experience
Executive Assistant
BG General Virtual Assistance Services, Ogun State, Nigeria | Nov 2019 – Present
Operates a thriving virtual assistance business, providing comprehensive executive support to global
clients, with a focus on startup founders and C-suite executives. Currently leading a team of 3, I
leverage expertise in high-level administrative support, crisis management, and innovative
problem-solving to drive business growth and efficiency for clients across diverse industries including
agriculture, e-commerce, and health sectors. Notable accomplishments include:
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Supported 5+ startup founders, helping 3 surpass $10M annual revenue.
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Averted $50,000 loss for e-commerce client by coordinating multiple vendors and
negotiating express shipping for a delayed 12,000-unit shipment.
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Executed several trips and itinerary. Notable among these was a last-minute international
business trip from Cuba to Paris, directly contributing to $1.5M in new contracts.
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Utilized HubSpot CRM to streamline client pipeline management and anticipate needs,
increasing client satisfaction by 25%.
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Implemented Notion-based system for ADHD executive, boosting productivity by 40%.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sociology and Anthropology | University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria | Dec 2021
Skills
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Technical: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoho Suite, Canva, Notion, HubSpot, Asana,
Slack, Trello, Calendly, OpenAI API, Monday.com, Zendesk, LogMeIn, Zoom, ChatGPT, Jasper
AI, Writesonic, Copy.ai, Claude.ai, Gemini, Vzy.ai, Jira, Airtable, Dropbox, QuickBooks,
GoHighlevel, Mailchimp, Fantastical, Acuity, Otter.ai, Kajabi, Vonage, ClickUp, Stan Store,
Metricool, Podia, Vagaro, Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, Repurpose.io, LinkedIn Sales
Navigator, Apollo.io, Homebase, Emsow, Emed, and Zapier
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Soft Skills: Communication, Organization, Confidentiality, Leadership, Time Management,
Self-motivation, Critical Thinking, Prioritization, and Attentive Listening
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Languages: English (Bilingual), French (Beginner), Igbo (Basic), Yoruba (Fluent), Ibibio (Native)