Lawrence Edijala

Edijala, Lawrence Akpuvie - |-| linkedin.com/in/lawrence-edijala-bb73816a Professional Summary A passionate, resourceful Administrative Professional with years of experience supporting organizational operations, managing office activities, and coordinating internal processes. Skilled at streamlining administrative functions, maintaining organized systems, and improving workflow efficiency. A good communicator who pays attention to details, with the ability to maintain calm and effectiveness in fastpaced environments. Committed to providing top-quality support that enhances organizational success. Core Competencies • Office Administration and Management • Document Preparation and Record Keeping • Internal Communications • Meeting and Event Coordination • Travel and Logistics Coordination • Facilities Management Professional Experience Assistant Chief Regulations Officer (Head, Liaison Office) ARCON – Imo & Akwa Ibom State | 2017 – Present - Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of office processes and internal communications. - Management of Material Resources. - Regulation & Control of Advertising and its Practice in Akwa Ibom state. - Marketing ARCON's professional Examinations 2017 to date. - Supervised ARCON's professional examinations conducted in Imo state in 2018 and Akwa Ibom state in 2022. - Established the Advertising Practitioners Association in Imo state in 2018 and Akwa Ibom state in 2022. - Successfully organized Advertisers Stakeholders forums and Workshops at Imo state in 2018 and Akwa Ibom state in 2019. - Performed additional duties as assigned. Vetting/Regulations Officer ARCON – Lagos & Enugu State | 2012 – 2017 - Served as an assistant to the Liaison Head at Enugu state. - Documented and processed received applications for vetting in Lagos state. - Acted in managerial capacity during annual leave of the Liaison Head at Enugu state. - Headed the Regulation, Monitoring & Enforcement team at Lagos state (2013) and Enugu State (2017) - Maintained accurate financial records using Excel. - Delivered effective client service support. - Performed other assigned tasks satisfactorily. Administrative Officer Mikano International Limited – Lagos | 2008 – 2010 - Personnel management and conflict resolution. - Carried out a variety of administrative duties. - Supported HR Manager with assigned responsibilities. Education Bachelor's in Business Administration Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State | 2004 Diploma in Business Studies Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State | 1999 Certifications Diploma in International Diplomacy & Protocol – La Plage Meta Verse | 2023 Associate Registered Practitioner in Advertising – ARCON | 2019 Professional Diploma in Human Resources Management – CIPM | 2016 Associate Chartered Institute of Personnel Management – CIPM | 2016 Technical Skills Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Remote Communication Platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Workspace)