Jessica Oham

JESSICA OHAM Mobile: - | Email:-Address: Lagos, Nigeria | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-oham VIRTUAL ASSISTANT | EXECUTIVE SUPPORT | CALENDAR INBOX & COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT FOR BUSY FOUNDERS & TEAMS PROFILE Detail oriented Virtual Assistant with 3+ years of experience supporting executives, streamlining communication, and managing operations across government, nonprofit, and private sectors. Skilled in calendar and inbox management, project tools, and creating organized systems that let founders focus on growth. CORE VA SKILLS ●​ Executive Support (Inbox & Calendar Management, email management, minutes taking, appointment scheduling) ●​ Google Workspace, Microsoft Office ●​ Canva for Business Admin & Presentations ●​ Project & Task Management tools (Trello, Asana, Notion) ●​ Reporting & Communication ●​ Client Support & Confidentiality EXPERIENCES Timeline Coordinator / VA Event Planner The Peng Events | Lagos, NG | Aug – Dec 2024 Event Execution & Time Management ●​ Coordinated and managed event timelines, ensuring seamless scheduling and avoiding overlaps or last-minute disruptions. ●​ Maintained activity flow and facilitated smooth handoffs between event segments. Vendor & Guest Logistics ●​ Oversaw logistics, including food service arrangements, to ensure a cohesive and positive guest experience. ●​ Liaised with vendors and event staff to ensure the timely execution of tasks and adherence to planned schedules. Executive Assistant To the Chief Tourism Officer, Ministry of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture | Imo State | Jul 2021 – June 2022 Administrative Support & Calendar Oversight ●​ Managed 30+ executive calendars and coordinated complex travel arrangements annually, maintaining 98% scheduling accuracy. ●​ Optimized daily workflows to create a 90% seamless balance between executive duties and personal responsibilities. ​ Reporting & Confidential Management ●​ Delivered weekly reports that contributed to quicker executive decision-making by 20%. ●​ Ensured confidentiality and efficiency in handling communications, documents, and executive correspondence. VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCES & SIMULATIONS ●​ Mastercard Advisory and Consulting Job Simulation on Forage - March 2025 ●​ Linklaters UK Commercial Law Job Simulation on Forage - March 2025 ●​ Clifford Chance Ready, Set, Law Virtual Work Experience Programme on Forage - March 2025 ●​ Clifford Chance Community & Probono Virtual Work Experience Programme on Forage - March 2025 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ●​ Managed over 30 executive calendars with 98% scheduling accuracy and contributed to a 20% improvement in decision-making. ●​ Coordinated event timelines at The Peng Events, leading to seamless activity flow and guest satisfaction. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE ●​ Participant - Internal CEDR, University of Law, 2025 ●​ Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2022 Representing Borno State. -​ Advocacy Campaign: “She Flows” – Period Poverty Awareness -​ Represented Borno State at the MBGN national pageant, where I launched the “She Flows” initiative focused on menstrual health education and combating period poverty. ●​ Director, Special Youth Committee on Peace Building and Conflict, at Nigerian Model United Nations Society 2019 - Appointed at a Mock United Nations Conference in Abuja as the Director of SYCOPAC, where I led delegates in crafting youth-centered centered solutions to global issues. ●​ Delegate at Nigerian Model United Nations Representing South Africa at the General Assembly 2018 EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT B.Sc - Political Science - Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria | 2019 - 2023 M.A. Law Conversion - The University of Law, England | January 2025 - Present