OSATOHANMWEN BEN-IYARE
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT & PROJECT MANAGER
Lagos State, Nigeria
Contact: -,-CAREER OBJECTIVE :
Detail-oriented and highly organized Virtual Assistant and Project Manager with a proven track
record of efficiently managing operational activities and tasks, overseeing and coordinating
complex projects, providing comprehensive support to executives and teams, ensuring seamless
remote project and office operations, execution and delivery. Seeking an opportunity to bring
my knowledge and expertise in virtual assistance, and project management to contribute to your
fast-paced dynamic organization.
EDUCATION:
● Programme: Bachelor of Science, Banking and Finance.
2018 - 2023
University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State.
Graduated with a Second Class Honors Degree (4.48)
● Programme: National Diploma, Banking and Finance.
2016 - 2018
Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State.
Graduated with Distinction (3.55)
AWARDS/PRIZES:
● Prize winner, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation
2022
● Certificate of Excellence (National Association of Nigerian Students)
2022
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2024
1. HR/ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER, GOORO CONSULTING, Lagos State
● Conduct end-to-end recruitment processes, screening over 1,000 applicants on Indeed
job platform.
● Successfully hired and onboarded qualified candidates, contributing to the growth and
efficiency of the team.
● Maintained meticulous employee records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
and company policies.
● Facilitate seamless daily operations, ensuring efficiency in workflow.
● Streamline office processes, reducing administrative errors by 25%.
2023
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, FRIENDNPAL, Lagos State.
● Optimize executive calendars, schedule meetings and streamline scheduling to efficiently
improve time management remotely.
● Improve decision-making with research, report and proposals preparation, and active
contribution to presentations.
● Prioritize and respond promptly to emails, managing correspondence effectively.
● Maintain confidentiality and discretion for enhanced data security in handling sensitive
information and documents.
2020
3. PROJECT MANAGER, SPOTLESS PROFESSIONALS, Edo State
● Managed project targets for efficient and timely job completion.
● Measured change impact using KPIs, tracking progress for continuous improvement.
● Led training sessions for smooth process transitions, gaining employee buy-in and
reducing resistance to change.
● Implemented operational procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
CERTIFICATIONS:
● Google Project Management
2023
● Business Analysis and Process Improvement (Coursera Project Network)
2023
● Google IT Support
2023
● Project Management Certification (Open University UK X TeamGantt)
2023
● Customer Support Specialist (aptLearn)
2022
CORE COMPETENCE:
● Excellent Verbal and Written
● Project Management
Communication skills
● Agile Methodologies (Scrum &
● Interpersonal skills
Kanban)
● Problem Solving skills
● Prioritization and Goal Setting
● Organization skills
● Resource Management
● Accuracy and Attention to Detail
● Market Research and Analysis
● Time Management
● Confidentiality
● Email Management
● Customer Service
● File Management
● Recruitment
● Calendar Management
● Social Media Management
SOFTWARE AND APPLICATION:
● MS Office
● Google Platform Application
● Organization Tools: Notion, Asana, Evernote
● Calender Scheduling Tools: Google Calendar, Calendly
● Collaboration Tools: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
● Project Management Tools: Jira, Trello, Ms Project
● Graphic & Editing Tools: Canva, CapCut, InShot, Lightroom
LANGUAGE:
English - Fluent
