Patience Iyafekhai

Patience Iyafekhai

Research / Administrative Virtual Assistant
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Abuja, Abuja, Fct, Nigeria
Experience:
2 years
IYAFEKHAI PATIENCE OMOEFUE 32 GRA Gbessa, Sauka Airport Road | Abuja, Nigeria | --https://www.linkedin.com/in/patienceiyafekhai/ SUMMARY ●​ A graduate of Chemistry with a special interest in environmental Chemistry and research work. ●​ Trained, certified, highly organized, and creative Virtual Assistant with a special interest in research assistance. ●​ Worked on several research projects both at the State and Federal Government levels, in academia, and private research organizations like the Nigeria Economic Summit Group and Policy Innovation Center (NESG-PIC). ●​ An online coach who helps onboard and train students in Virtual Assistance. ●​ Passionate about blending efficiency with creativity to support seamless business, work, and research operations. ●​ Team-spirited. ●​ Skilled in problem-solving and contingency planning to address challenges effectively. ●​ Expert in developing engaging posts, captions, and scripts for various audiences. EDUCATION ●​ 2021 ●​ 2014 University of Benin - Edo State, Nigeria Solid Rock Secondary School, Igarra, Edo State BSc, Chemistry SSCE WORK EXPERIENCE Virtual Assistant Coach, Skillplus Academy — Abuja, Nigeria 2025 Key Responsibilities and Achievements ●​ Helped the academy source and onboard students. ●​ Researched, sourced, and compiled training materials that helped the students understand. Creative Virtual Assistant, Kairos Bethel Digital Services — Abuja, Nigeria- Key Responsibilities and Achievements ●​ Designed engaging social media graphics, marketing materials, and presentations to strengthen brand presence. ●​ Managed schedules, emails, and document organization to ensure seamless business operations. ●​ Formatted and refined reports, proposals, and newsletters for professional and polished output. ●​ Conducted research and compiled data to assist with informed business decision-making. ●​ Provided general administrative support to optimize efficiency and workflow ●​ Created compelling visual content for social media and marketing campaigns. NIGERIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT GROUP-POLICY INNOVATION CENTER (NESG-PIC)|- Key Responsibilities and Achievements ●​ Co-creator and Data Collection in the Edo State Digital Readiness Research and Survey through NESG-PIC. ●​ Engaged stakeholders at the LGA/community levels as part of the community entry process for the study. ●​ Participated and contributed to the LGA team's data collection strategy as part of the study. ●​ Facilitated survey sessions as part of the Edo State Digital Readiness Study among household members. ●​ Conducted appropriate management of collected data by properly downloading survey forms and capturing necessary data, including geographical coordinates, and submitting completed surveys as directed. Research Assistant, Federal Polytechnics, Auchi |- Key Responsibilities and Achievements ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Assisted the principal researcher in the research process and drew findings. Engaged with the management of different organizations and scheduled interviews. Visited schools and conducted interviews. Collected data through a questionnaire and submitted to the principal researcher. Explored the ODK and the Kobocollect toolbox. Research Assistant, University of Benin|- Key Responsibilities and Achievements ●​ Assisted with developing research questions on the topic “Absorption of crystal violet dye from Aqueous solution using activated bone char.” ●​ Assisted in the review of literature. ●​ Made observations and documented key findings. SKILLS ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Administrative Support & Email Management. Document Formatting & Organization. Research & Data Compilation. Customer Service and Support. Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva). Social Media Content Creation. Project Management Tools (Asana, Trello, Notion). Strong Communication & Problem-Solving Skills. Google Workspace proficiency. Strong attention to detail. ●​ Reliable and results-oriented. CERTIFICATIONS ●​ Virtual Assistant Training – ALX AFRICA REFERENCES ●​ Available upon request
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