Elizabeth Solarin

ELIZABETH SOLARIN VIRTUAL ASSISTANT Lagos, Nigeria • Email • - • LinkedIn PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Dynamic and highly organized professional with over 15 years of experience in project management, coordination, administrative support, and client relations. Known for achieving exceptional results in overseeing operations, team collaboration, and driving organizational growth. Adept at working with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of professionalism and dedication. KEY SKILLS: ●​ Technical Skills/Tools: Slack, Google Workspace, Google Calendar, Email clients, Zoom, Google Meet, Canva, Grammarly, Microsoft Office, Trello, Asana. ●​ Certifications: Executive Virtual Assistant (Remanda Skillup Academy ) Virtual Assistant Professional (VAP)- Dexa Career Enhancement Upskilling Internship as a Virtual Assistant (Afriment) Project Management Job Simulation (Foliage) Virtual Assistant Mastery Program (Millionaire Squad Academy) ●​ Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects, ensuring all goals are met efficiently and on time. ●​ Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adept at building relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members. ●​ Project Coordination: Skilled in organizing and managing multiple projects, coordinating activities, and ensuring project timelines are adhered to. ●​ Financial Management: Hands-on experience in managing financial transactions, budgeting, and ensuring financial compliance and accountability. ●​ Event Management: Expertise in planning, organizing, and executing corporate and community events to drive engagement and awareness. ●​ Technology Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experienced with data management and reporting tools, Canva, Trello, Google Workspace. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Virtual Assistant Intern | Afriment | Remote 2025 ●​ [Executive Support & Communication]: Provided administrative support to the CEO, managing schedules, emails, and communications with international clients. ●​ [Project Execution]: Assisted with project coordination, managing timelines and deliverables, leading to the successful completion of two key initiatives in record time. ●​ [Data Management & Reporting]: Organized and maintained databases, prepared reports, and tracked performance metrics to ensure timely project execution. General Secretary | Women’s Fellowship (GPA) | Lagos State​ 2021- Till Date ●​ [Leadership & Organizational Development]: Led all administrative functions, including event planning, communication, and member coordination for a 100+ member fellowship. ●​ [Event Management]: Coordinated and executed 12+ fellowship events, increasing attendance by 30% year-over-year. ●​ [Communication & Collaboration]: Facilitated clear communication channels between fellowship members and the leadership team, ensuring that all goals were aligned and achieved. Chairperson, Family Month Committee | Gospel Assembly (GPA) | Lagos State​ 2021- Till Date ●​ [Event Planning & Execution]: Led the planning and execution of a month-long family event that attracted over 500 attendees, raising awareness and building community engagement. ●​ [Volunteer Coordination & Leadership]: Managed a team of 30+ volunteers, ensuring effective distribution of tasks and seamless event operations. Project Manager | Fola Ogunsola Foundation (FOF) | Lekki, Lagos​ 2013 ●​ [Project Management & Coordination]: Successfully managed the operations of the Finishing School for Fresh Graduates, overseeing the execution of training programs that impacted 150+ graduates annually. ●​ [Team Leadership & Facilitation]: Led a team of 20+ volunteers and facilitators, ensuring the smooth facilitation of workshops and providing career guidance to participants. ●​ [Stakeholder Engagement & Sponsorship]: Established partnerships with 10+ corporate sponsors, securing funding and resources for foundation activities. ●​ [Reporting & Compliance]: Produced detailed weekly and monthly reports on project activities, ensuring transparency and accountability to stakeholders. ●​ [Community Outreach & Fundraising]: Developed and maintained relationships with community leaders and corporate partners, sourcing adopters for indigent students and raising over N2M for scholarships and resources. Operations & Client Relations Manager | YHVH Imaging and Diagnostics Services | Egbeda, Lagos 2012 ●​ [Operational Management]: Oversaw day-to-day operations, improving operational efficiency by 25% through streamlined processes and staff training. ●​ [Client Relations & Revenue Growth]: Managed client relationships, resulting in a 15% increase in repeat business and client referrals. ●​ [Financial Management]: Handled financial transactions, balancing daily deposits and reconciling accounts, ensuring a 100% accuracy rate in financial reporting. Administrative Assistant | Suit You Limited | Ilupeju, Lagos​ 2005 ●​ [Record Keeping & Financial Management]: Managed comprehensive records, handling invoicing, transactions, and ensuring timely payments from clients. ●​ [Sales & Marketing]: Successfully marketed corporate apparel, achieving a 20% increase in sales during the period. ●​ [Goal-Oriented Achievement]: Contributed to a 10% increase in revenue by proactively identifying opportunities for growth in the corporate wear market. Sales & Customer Service Representative | Duce Systems Limited | TBS, Lagos​ 2001 – 2002 ●​ [Customer Acquisition & Retention]: Increased customer base by 30% through effective marketing and personalized customer service strategies. ●​ [Revenue & Sales Growth]: Played a key role in achieving a 15% year-over-year sales growth through diligent sales efforts and customer engagement. Public Relations Officer (PPRO) | Nigeria Police Force (NYSC Assignment) | Benue State​ 2000 – 2001 ●​ [Media Relations & Communication]: Acted as the primary liaison between the police and the press, ensuring clear and accurate communication during public safety campaigns. ●​ [Content Creation & Editing]: Assisted in writing and editing press releases, contributing to a 50% increase in positive media coverage of police activities. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (B.A. Linguistics)​ University of Benin, Benin City​