Zainab Toriola
35, Sholanke Street, Pako Bustop, Unilag Road, Lagos, Nigeria, Africa, EMEA.
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Dedicated and Detail-oriented Executive Virtual Assistant with a robust background in
administrative support. Proficient in Slide Deck Design, Project Coordination, Research, Data
Entry, Document Preparation, Client Relationship Management, Customer Service, Email
Management, and Calendar Management. Skilled in using Google Workspace, Asana, Trello,
Figma, Notion and Slack to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
EXPERIENCE
Executive Virtual Assistant
Oct 2022 - Present
Lagos State Government, Nigeria
● Created visually engaging and informative slide decks and presentations for executive
meetings, project pitches, and investor presentations, ensuring that the content is clear,
concise, and impactful.
● Assisted in the planning, execution, and tracking of project tasks, ensuring deadlines
were met and deliverables were completed to specifications.
● Conducted thorough internet research to gather relevant data and insights for various
projects, contributing to well-informed decision-making.
● Handled data entry tasks with accuracy and speed, and prepared, edited, and formatted a
wide range of documents and reports.
● Maintained and organized digital files and documents, ensuring easy accessibility and
efficient retrieval.
● Efficiently managed email inboxes by filtering, responding to, and organizing the emails,
leading to a 30% reduction in response times.
● Coordinated appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements, ensuring seamless time
management and conflict-free schedules.
● Served as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, providing prompt and
professional responses that enhance customer satisfaction.
Content Writer
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022
Casafina Development Company, Nigeria
● Wrote property descriptions, blog posts, and articles for the company website.
● Created engaging social media content to attract and retain followers.
● Conducted market research to support content development.
● Collaborated with the marketing team to align content with strategic goals.
● Ensured all content adhered to SEO best practices to improve online visibility.
Graphic Design Intern
Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
UAC Foods Limited, Nigeria
● Designed brochures, flyers, and other promotional materials.
● Assisted in the creation of visual content for social media campaigns.
● Contributed to website design updates and enhancements.
● Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Systems Engineering
University of Lagos , Lagos
Mar 2015 - Dec 2021
SKILLS
● Creating Slide Decks and Presentations
● Project Coordination and Task Management
● Research and Information Compilation
● Data Entry and Document Preparation
● Client Relationship Management
● Customer Service and Relationship Management
● Email Management and Organization
● Calendar Management and Scheduling
● Travel Coordination
● Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar)
● Trello, Asana, Notion, Figma
● Slack, Zoom, Google Meet
● Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and solutions.
● Fluent in English Language, with exceptional proficiency in verbal and written
communication skills.
● Great listener, natural storyteller, and proficient at negotiating and open-ended
questioning.
● Strong time-management skills, organizational skills, attention to details and ability to
work in a remote environment.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, with a commitment to
achieving excellence and driving results.
CERTIFICATIONS
UX Design Professional Certificate
Google
Remote Ready Certification
Oyster
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