AKINKUOTU, GIFT MONISOLA-||-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gift-akinkuotu
Lagos, Nigeria
PROFILE SUMMARY
Resourceful and detail-oriented Executive/Virtual Assistant with proven experience supporting highlevel professionals in dynamic environments. Skilled in social media management, project coordination,
content creation, stakeholder communication, and administrative support. Adept at handling scheduling,
transcription, documentation, and digital tools to streamline operations. Increased social media
engagement by 70% and improved operational efficiency by 20% in a recent role. Passionate about
managing executive operations, supporting impactful projects, and delivering results with discretion and
excellence.
EDUCATION
B.A.Ed, Education and English Language (Second Class Upper Division)
Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State
Dec. 2024
CORE SKILLS and COMPETENCIES
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Administrative support & calendar management
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Email & document management
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Social Media Management |Meta Business Suite
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Project coordination & scheduling
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Strong written & verbal communication
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Google Workspace |Meet, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, etc.
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Microsoft Office Suite |Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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Task & Project Management Tools |Trello, Notion
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Financial Tracking and Donor Outreach
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Task prioritization & time management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Virtual Assistant
To Mrs. Mewojuaye
March 2025 – Present
• Increased her social media engagement by 70% through content creation and scheduled
posts.
• Transcribed meeting audio into minutes and created lesson planners and slides for trainings.
• Designed and launched Meta ad campaign reaching over 32,000 individuals.
• Handled task scheduling, digital communication, and email organization to boost efficiency.
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Supported her digital products and services, leading to a 20% improvement in productivity
Think Large Conference
Chief Team Officer
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Managed and coordinated a cross-functional team of 60+ members across multiple African
countries.
Oversaw internal team communications and workflows, ensuring on-time project delivery.
Provided strategic support and solutions to improve team productivity and event planning.
Director of Volunteers
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Aug. 2021 – Present
Spearhead the planning and execution of education and social impact initiatives, reaching
over 1,000 students under SDGs 3,4 and 5
Oversee organizational administration, scheduling, and team coordination to ensure smooth
project execution.
Facilitated communications, partnerships, and stakeholder engagements for fundraising and
outreach programs.
Supervise virtual operations, ensuring efficient email management, task delegation, and
digital record-keeping.
Managed Darek’s social media communications and grew awareness through educational
content.
Vice President & Hubs Coordinator
Connecting The Dots Foundation
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2025
Lead volunteer engagement, onboarding, and task delegation across ongoing brand initiatives.
Assist in organizing events, sessions, and digital coordination efforts.
Executive Director
Darek Charitable Foundation
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2024
2021 – 2023
Coordinated the activities of multiple hubs, ensuring smooth operations and project
alignment.
Provided strategic leadership, supporting hub leaders in program implementation and
stakeholder engagement.
Assisted in administrative and logistical tasks to enhance collaboration across teams.
Played a key role in expanding and structuring initiatives across different hubs.
Ensured cross-hub alignment with central organizational goals and timelines
Project Manager
Ife Education Summit
2024
• Oversaw event planning, scheduling, and administrative organization for a large-scale
education summit.
• Managed communication with speakers, attendees, and partners, ensuring smooth
coordination.
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Provided practical insights that contributed to the project's success.
Project Manager
Great Ife Students' Union Freshers' Week (Office of the Vice President, 2023/2024)
• Assisted in planning and coordinating logistics, scheduling, and program execution for the
event.
• Assisted in managing stakeholder communication, ensuring smooth collaboration with
sponsors, vendors, and student representatives.
• Assisted in overseeing team coordination, ensuring tasks were effectively delegated and
executed.
Project Manager
Branding Conference
2024
• Directed end-to-end planning, logistics, and scheduling for the summit.
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Coordinated with speakers, partners, and attendees to ensure smooth execution.
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Created and managed timelines as well as conducted research to inform summit sessions and
participant engagement.
AWARDS
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Great Ife Women Award for Social Impact - 2024
Comrades Award for Social Impact (Connecting The Dots Foundation) -2024
CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING
Virtual Assistant
ALX
Dec. 2024
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
Nov. 2024
REFERENCE
Available upon request
