Onyema Oparah

ONYEMA CATHERINE OPARAH Kaduna, Nigeria ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | VIRTUAL ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly organized and results-oriented Administrative Officer with over 13 years of continuous experience providing comprehensive administrative, clerical, and human resource support within a reputable government health institution. Demonstrated expertise in office coordination, meeting management, professional correspondence, record keeping, and HR administrative functions. Possesses strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Seeking to contribute proven administrative excellence in an Administrative Officer or Virtual Assistant role. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Administrative Officer National Eye Centre – Kaduna, Nigeria 2011 – Present Provide end-to-end administrative support to management and departments to ensure smooth office operations. Coordinate, schedule, and cover official meetings, including agenda preparation, attendance, and minute-taking. Draft, proofread, and manage official letters, memos, reports, and internal correspondence. Support human resource administrative functions, including staff documentation, record maintenance, and routine HR processes. Maintain accurate and confidential filing systems (physical and electronic). Manage calendars, appointments, and follow-up actions for assigned offices. Serve as a key point of contact between staff, departments, and external stakeholders. Uphold professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with institutional policies. EDUCATION Master of Business Administration (MBA) Nigerian Defence Academy – 2013 Bsc Economics Benue State University….2004 CORE SKILLS Office Administration & Operational Coordination Professional Correspondence, Letter Writing & Report Preparation Meeting Scheduling, Coordination & Minute Taking Human Resource Administrative Support Record Keeping, Filing & Documentation Management Time Management, Multitasking & Task Prioritization Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills Confidential Information Handling & Professional Discretion Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel Email Management & Calendar Scheduling Data Entry & Customer Service Teamwork & Collaboration REFEREES Available on request