Esther Akubuenyi

Esther Akubuenyi-| - | linkedin.com/in/estherakubuenyi VIRTUAL ASSISTANT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT With over 4 years of experience in administrative excellence, real estate operations, and asset management, I am passionate about helping businesses grow by identifying new opportunities, generating quality leads, and enhancing organizational efficiency. I specialize in turning complex processes into seamless solutions, bringing a proactive, results-driven approach to every project. TECHNICAL SKILLS Project Management (Trello, Google Sheets, Discord, Slack) Data Entry and Reporting (Excel, Google Sheets) Basic Accounting (Quickbooks, Freshbooks, Invoicing, Expense Tracking) Property Management Software (e.g Apartment.com, Appfolio, Booking.com, Airbnb Hostaway) Short Term Rental Platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) Tenant Screening ( Background Checks, Rental Application PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Amazing Properties LLC, Ohio USA July 2023 - Present Property and Asset Manager | Lead Generation Managed both short-term and long-term rental operations across platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Furnished Finder, Booking.com, Apartment.com, Zillow, Sublet, etc. ensuring property occupancy and guest satisfaction Oversaw property management, ensuring timely payment of rents and utilities and maintaining tenant satisfaction. Gathering rents and issuing final move-out-invoices, Evictions Filing, lease agreements. Contractor Negotiations: Sourced, hired, and negotiated favorable terms with contractors to optimize project budgets. Conducted property sourcing, skip tracing, and research to identify high-potential investments. Executed cold-calling campaigns (e.g. calltools) to engage potential sellers and expand the client base. Deal Closer: Negotiated with lenders, Title Agents, insurance companies, and potential clients, successfully closing transactions to meet company goals. Client Relationship Management: Fostered strong relationships with new and existing clients, leading to repeat business and referrals. Executive Assistant and HR Dec 2022 - Present HR & Team Leadership: Managed employees and led HR operations, including hiring, training, and team development, fostering a collaborative work environment. Planning, executing, and Managing several projects in various departments. Assigning tasks using Trello, Discord, Google Sheets, Discord, and Sweetprocesss, ensuring team members' adherence to project timelines and deliverables. Monitored project budgets, tracked company and software expenses,(including taxes, insurance, loans, PM fees, and repairs), and prepared financial reports to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines. Scheduled and organized meetings for clients, tenant tours, lawyers, and internal team members Maintained and organized confidential file records and all login information and sensitive data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for authorized personnel Strategic Credit Building: Implemented initiatives to improve the company’s credit score, boosting financial credibility and lending opportunities. Cosmotek College, California, USA Personal Virtual Assistant Oct 2022 - June 2023 Conducted research and prepared content on various topics related to the company's operations and industry trends. Prepared and distributed reports, presentations, and other materials Product description on the company’s websites and social media pages, increasing sales and customer by 15% Editing and writing content for blog posts related to beauty and cosmetics. Editing and proofreading of State Board Exams. Converting PowerPoint slides to Microsoft Word and other file conversions. Reviews writing for beauty products and cosmetology students. Sourcing for verified suppliers of salon products and equipment. KEY COMPETENCIES Customer service Multitasking Time Management Report writing and presenting Critical thinking skills Excellent communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Proactive and self-motivated Exceptional organisational skills Slack Sweet Process Microsoft Suites Google Suites Canva Corel Draw Zoom, Google meet Nextiva WordPress Last pass e.t.c. SOFTWARES Trello Hubstaff Time Doctor Calltools Batchskiptrace Podio CERTIFICATIONS EDUCATION Project Management Certification - 2023 National Degree in Business Administration 2019 – 2022 Coursera Virtual Assistant - 2024 ALX Africa Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos, Nigeria