GLADYS NWAOHA
Lagos, Nigeria- --|LinkedIn
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Executive Assistant with 4+ years of experience providing high-level
administrative support in fast-paced environments. Expertise in Virtual role: managing
executive calendars, organizing meetings, appointment scheduling, travel bookings,
and providing administrative support to increase productivity. Known for my
exceptional organizational and collaborative skills, attention to detail, and ability to
manage multiple tasks efficiently. Highly proficient in various software tools, going
above and beyond to deliver exceptional service and enhancing operational efficiency.
SKILLS
HARD SKILLS
Virtual Communication Software:
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom,
Skype, Email, Zoom, Pumble
Administrative Skill: Docs, Sheet,
Workspace, Gmail, Microsoft Office
Suite
Appointment Scheduling: Picktime,
Calendly, Google Calendar, Acuity
Data Entry & Management
Email & Calendar Management
Travel Coordination
SOFT SKILLS
High attention to detail and
accuracy
Time Management and strong
Organizational skill
Confidentiality and Discretion
Collaboration and Teamwork
Problem-Solving and Adaptability
Interpersonal and Communication
Skill
Research and Slide presentation
WORK HISTORY
04/2024 to Date
Virtual Assistant
Amnick Social Enterprises, United Kingdom
Organized and facilitated virtual team meetings and video conferences across
multiple time zones, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration in remote
work environments.
Provided comprehensive virtual support to clients, managing calendars, email
correspondence, and travel arrangements while maintaining strict confidentiality
and attention to detail.
Performed administrative duties such as data entry, creating spreadsheets, and
organizing files
Responded to client inquiries via phone, email, and other communication
platforms..
Orchestrated complex scheduling for executives, managing calendars, schedules
and appointments, reducing scheduling conflicts.
Handled inquiries and provided accurate information about the company’s
products and services..
10/2019 to 01/2024
Executive Assistant
New World Industries Limited
Managed and prioritized a high volume of incoming communications (100+
emails and 50+ calls daily), serving as the primary point of contact for
executives and external stakeholders, resulting in an improvement in response
times
Answered and directed incoming phone calls promptly and professionally to
the appropriate department.
Served as a liaison between teams, clients, and the management, relaying timesensitive information promptly and accurately..
Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information, including
acquisition documents, company account documents, personnel files, and
financial reports.
Assisted with maintaining an updated calendar and company documents and
correspondences
Career Break for a Volunteer Opportunity
11/2015 to 10/2016
Secretary to ICT Director
Cross River University of Technology – Cross River
Revamped the examination monitoring process, implementing new anticheating measures that contributed to a 20% reduction in examination
malpractice across the department.
Designed and implemented a new digital filing system for student examination
records, improving data accuracy by 95% and reducing retrieval time by 40%,
which streamlined the grading and appeals processes.
Developed and delivered comprehensive orientation sessions and onboarding
for over 200 new ICT intakes.
Managed the ICT Director's calendar, prioritizing appointments and ensuring
efficient time management, which increased the director's productivity. Acting
as the primary liaison between the ICT department and other university
departments, facilitating clear communication and reducing interdepartmental
query resolution time by 50%.
Provided formidable support to learners by collaborating with fellow team
members, setting extra learning sessions for students and assisting them in
meeting up with their academic curriculum.
EDUCATION
2015
Higher National Diploma: Cooperative Economics and Management
Institute of Management and Technology
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
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On-Demand IT skills
Digital Witch Support Community
Airbnb Arbitrage/Property Management
Digital Hospitality Hub
Virtual Assistant and AI Career Essentials
ALX Africa
Phone-based Customer Service
LinkedIn Learning
Customer Service: Serving Customers through Phone and Chats
LinkedIn Learning
Customer Service: Problem-solving and Troubleshooting
LinkedIn Learning