Michael Benjamin

MICHAEL BENJAMIN - |-| Abuja, Nigeria (GMT+1) EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | OPERATIONS & STRATEGIC SUPPORT Strategic and detail-driven Executive Assistant with proven experience supporting CEOs in fast-paced, remote-first environments. Highly skilled in executive calendar management, communication oversight, operational coordination, and process optimization. Known for anticipating executive needs, protecting leadership time, and creating structure that enables informed decision-making and business growth. Adept at working across time zones, managing confidential information, and acting as a reliable right hand to leadership. KEY COMPETENCIES Executive & Administrative Support Operations & Project Coordination Email & Inbox Management Process Documentation & Workflow Improvement Tools; ClickUp, Asana, Trello Google suite, Microsoft office Calendly, Acuity Scheduling PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ReduceCO2Now - Germany Executive Assistant to CEO Nov 2025 - Present Provided primary operational and administrative support to the CEO, managing daily priorities, communications, and complex scheduling across multiple time zones to ensure an efficient executive workflow. Managed executive inboxes, filtered and prioritized requests, drafted professional correspondence, and prepared meeting agendas, briefing materials, and summaries to keep leadership fully informed and prepared. Coordinated meeting follow-ups, tracked action items, and supported operational planning by organizing tasks, monitoring deadlines, and maintaining confidential documents with a high level of discretion. Assisted in documenting internal processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and proactively handling administrative and logistical responsibilities to enable leadership to focus on strategy, partnerships, and growth initiatives. Dustid - United Kingdom Sales & Marketing Outreach Assistant Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 Supported sales and marketing operations through structured outreach and lead engagement, identifying and qualifying 40 potential clients per week/month using CRM and lead generation tools. Maintained 100% accurate CRM records to ensure clean pipelines and reliable reporting. Assisted in campaign execution and follow-ups, contributing to an average 12–18% increase in response rates, booking 8–12 meetings per month, and generating 40+ qualified leads per month. Collaborated with internal teams to align outreach strategies with business goals, helping improve campaign performance and overall workflow efficiency. Divine Briains International Schools Executive Assistant & Operations Specialist Sept 2023 - July 2025 I alleviated the common pain points of time management and organizational overload faced by senior leadership. By streamlining calendars, coordinating complex travel schedules, and managing high-volume correspondence, I ensured that leaders could focus on strategic decision-making rather than administrative bottlenecks. I tackled the pain points of workflow inefficiencies and cross-departmental misalignment. I implemented process improvements, optimized resource allocation, and introduced tracking systems that enhanced transparency and accountability across teams. By bridging communication gaps and standardizing procedures, I minimized operational delays and reduced redundancies, enabling smoother execution of projects. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS SOFT SKILLS National Diploma in Computer Science Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nigeria Executive communication Time Management Problem solving Proactive thinking IT Support Digital Witch Support Community