Esther Obianuju

Esther Obianuju

$7/hr
Executive Assistant, Customer & Operations Support
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience:
3 years
ESTHER OBIANUJU EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & OPERATIONS SUPPORT​ PROFILE Highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant and Operations Specialist with hands-on experience supporting founders and small teams in managing daily operations, communication, and task coordination. Skilled at structuring workflows, streamlining administrative systems, and maintaining calm in fast-paced environments. Proficient in tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Notion, ClickUp, Monday.com, Slack, and ChatGPT, with a proven ability to manage schedules, optimize productivity, and ensure seamless team collaboration. Recognized for clear communication, operational leadership, and a solution-oriented approach that helps business owners stay focused on growth, not chaos. AREAS OF EXPERTISE ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Executive & Administrative Support Operations Coordination & Task Management Email, Calendar & Workflow Management Client Communication & Relationship Building Document Preparation & Proposal Writing Project & Team Coordination Bookkeeping & Expense Tracking Research, Reporting & Data Management System Optimization & Process Improvement Confidentiality & Professional Integrity AI Tools for Productivity (ChatGPT, Notion AI, Canva AI) Software: ClickUp, Monday.com, Slack, Zoho CRM, Trello, Canva Asana, Zapier, High Level WORK EXPERIENCE Executive Virtual Assistant – Ariesphere Inc., Abuja, Nigeria​ September 2024 – Present ●​ Manage the founder’s calendar, inbox, and travel schedule, handling 50+ emails and meetings weekly and improving scheduling efficiency by 40%. ●​ Oversee administrative workflows, document preparation, and client communication across 6+ active projects, maintaining a 2% error rate in documentation. ●​ Coordinate portfolio and proposal creation, as well as Upwork account setup and optimization for multiple clients, securing an average of 6+ new contracts monthly. ●​ Write and design professional, ATS-compliant resumes, having created 50+ documents that enhanced client visibility and hiring success. ●​ Maintain accurate expense records and financial tracking, reducing month-end reconciliation discrepancies by 35%. ●​ Develop and manage a task management system that boosts team completion rates from 70% to 90% within 8 weeks. ●​ Organize client workflows, optimize administrative systems, and implement structured accountability processes that improve overall project delivery timeliness by 50%. Virtual Assistant – Freelancer (Remote)​ September 2022 – Present ●​ Provide full administrative support to business owners, including scheduling, inbox management, and data organization. ●​ Develop and manage project tracking systems using Notion, Google Sheets, and ClickUp to ensure task accountability. ●​ Handle vendor and client communication with attention to professionalism and promptness. ●​ Support hiring and onboarding processes for small teams, including training and documentation. ●​ Improve workflow structure by introducing routine check-ins, clear deadlines, and efficient collaboration systems. Administrative & Operations Manager – Royal Technical Products Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria​ May 2021 – April 2024 ●​ Supervised all administrative and operational activities, ensuring 100% coordination between internal teams, suppliers, and clients. ●​ Managed and responded to an average of 50+ client inquiries weekly, processed purchase orders, and maintained accurate sales documentation for over 200 active customers. ●​ Prepared and formatted 100+ official documents, quotations, and presentations that supported sales negotiations and improved client engagement by 25%. ●​ Oversaw logistics and delivery operations, coordinating with drivers and dispatch partners to ensure 98% on-time delivery of tools and machinery. ●​ Maintained up-to-date inventory and delivery records, reducing stock discrepancies by 30% and improving order accuracy. ●​ Handled company communication channels, including calls and emails, maintaining a 95% client satisfaction rate through clear, professional interactions. ●​ Led improvements in administrative systems and record-keeping processes, enhancing operational efficiency by 40% and reducing turnaround time on orders. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Public Administration – 2025​ University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria CERTIFICATIONS ●​ Prompting Essentials – Coursera (2025) ●​ Cloud Computing - Digital Witch Support (2025) ●​ Professional Diploma in Executive Assistant - Udemy (2024) ●​ Introduction to Prompt Engineering – LinkedIn Learning (2024) ●​ Virtual Assistant Training Program – ALX (2022) ●​ IT Support Specialist – Digital Witch Support (2022) ​ Key Achievements ●​ Streamlined administrative systems, which improved operational efficiency by 30%. ●​ Designed and implemented a task-tracking system that reduced project delays by 45%. ●​ Created professional proposals and client documents that increased client success/engagement rates by 25%. ●​ Achieved and maintained 95%+ client satisfaction ratings across all accounts for 12+ months. ●​ Introduced automated follow-up workflows using AI tools that cut response time by 50%. ●​ Managed calendar, inbox, and team communications that freed up 6+ hours weekly for leadership focus. ●​ Trained and onboarded 3+ new team members in operations and admin processes, resulting in 20% faster integration time.​
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