PATRICK ONIYIDE | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Working Remotely
Data Entry and Analysis | Web Research | Virtual Assistance | Customer Support |
Research Writing | Team Coordinator | Administrative Assistant | Client Documentation |
Vendor Liaison | Lender Coordination | Bookkeeping | Financial Support
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly resourceful and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with over four years of remote
experience, specializing in team oversight, quality assurance (QA), and performance reporting for
dynamic, multi-entity organizations. Certified in Virtual Assistance and Data Analysis (ALX, 2024),
and an expert in leveraging Google Workspace and project management tools (Asana, Trello) to
maintain organizational integrity. Proven ability to step in quickly to rebuild support structures, flag
inconsistencies, and provide executives with clear, daily visibility into their remote workforce
performance. Seeking to apply strong organizational and reporting skills to ensure the smooth,
accountable operation of the client’s ventures in logistics, finance, real estate, law, and
entertainment.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
● Enabled a CEO to increase time spent on high-impact tasks by 30% through strategic calendar
management, resulting in a 15% increase in quarterly revenue.
● Implemented a remote contractor monitoring system across multiple projects, providing weekly
summary reports that reduced critical errors in international documentation by 20% and
ensured compliance in distributed teams.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Executive Assistant & Project Monitor
Self-Employed, Remote
December 2024 – Present
● Manages executive correspondence, file organization, and administrative routines, allowing
clients to maintain focus on strategic goals across a diverse business portfolio.
● Coordinates over 10 international meetings monthly, optimizing calendars for global
executives and reducing scheduling errors by 20%.
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Managed essential bookkeeping support functions, including high-volume data entry, digital
receipt capture, and financial document organization required for efficient Accounts
Payable/Receivable (AP/AR) processing.
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Applied financial Data Analysis (Power BI/Excel) to monitor business spend against the
Conservatism Principle, successfully flagging inconsistencies and leading to cost optimization
across P&L statements.
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Collaborated with operations to implement financial controls, successfully auditing and
reconciling vendor accounts to ensure compliance with the Economic Entity Principle and
prevent payment errors.
● Manages ad-hoc operations, including supplier negotiations and policy implementation,
ensuring efficiency and compliance in distributed teams.
● Documents and updates key operational workflows for new international projects, ensuring
seamless onboarding and standardized procedures for new team members.
● Conducts research for over five projects, generating reports that drive strategic
improvements and enhance decision-making.
Executive Assistant & Team Support Coordinator
Setopat Startup, Remote, US
September 2022 – November 2024
● Served as the central administrative point for a 50-employee SaaS startup, coordinating
operational deliverables across three departments and reporting directly to the CEO.
● Designed a daily reporting cadence that tracked the progress of priority tasks, enabling the
CEO to have immediate visibility into team performance.
● Spearheaded the integration of Asana for centralized task management, using the platform to
follow up on pending tasks and enforce team accountability.
● Used data analysis skills to review monthly departmental reports, successfully flagging two
significant spending inconsistencies that resulted in a process overhaul and 15% cost
optimization.
● Ensured the CEO’s priority tasks were completed on time 95% of the time over 12 months by
managing a $300K operational budget and coordinating project timelines across three
departments.
Administrative Virtual Assistant & Reporting Specialist
Private Enterprise (Remote)
October 2020 – September 2022
● Provided comprehensive administrative support for multiple leaders, reducing the time spent
on routine tasks by 40% through process streamlining and standardized file organization.
● Prepared over 20 detailed weekly performance reports that synthesized data from customer
support and operational logs, enhancing leadership clarity into key performance indicators
(KPIs) by 30%.
● Maintained a high level of accountability by handling over 100 weekly emails and calls with a
consistent 95% response rate.
● Formalized standard operating procedures (SOPs) for expense processing and vendor
coordination, ensuring greater efficiency and reducing vendor payment errors.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
● Thesis: "The Notion of Equality of Opportunity in John E. Roemer's Philosophy"
ALX Africa Virtual Assistant Training
● September 2024 - November 2024
Power BI and Excel Data Analyst Program
● September 2024 - November 2024
SKILLS
● Core Competencies: Calendar Management and Strategic Scheduling, Event Coordination,
Travel Logistics, Expense Reporting, Data Entry/Analysis, Inbox Management, Client Support,
Process Optimization, Team Oversight & Accountability, Daily/Weekly Performance Reporting,
Task Completion Tracking and Follow-up, Auditing & Inconsistency Resolution, SOP
Documentation, Meeting prep.
● Tools & Software: QuickBooks (Self-Study/Familiarity), Xero, Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Outlook), Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs),
Asana, Notion, Monday.com, Trello, HubSpot, Canva, Zoom, Google Meet, Calendly, Stripe,
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, Zapier, Salesforce.
● Soft Skills: Excellent Verbal/Written Communication, Accountability, Time Management,
Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Confidentiality, Problem-Solving.
LANGUAGES: English, French, Latin, and Italian