Halimat Abioye

Virtual Assistant

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About

Highly organized and proactive Virtual Assistant with a proven track record in providing comprehensive administrative, technical, and creative support to individuals and businesses. Adept at leveraging advanced software and online tools to streamline operations, manage complex schedules, and enhance productivity, contributing to significant reductions in administrative overhead. Seeking a challenging opportunity to apply strong organizational skills and technical proficiency to drive efficiency and support dynamic teams.

Work Experience

Virtual Assistant (Internship)

Barr.Abiola Law firm

Jan 2024 - May 2024

Ibadan, Oyo State, NG

Provided comprehensive administrative and operational support, streamlining firm operations and significantly reducing administrative overhead by 20% within a 5-month internship.

  • Delivered comprehensive administrative and operational support, reducing administrative overhead by 20% through streamlined processes and efficient task management.
  • Managed complex calendars for senior legal professionals, coordinating over 50 meetings and appointments monthly across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless scheduling.
  • Streamlined email correspondence, prioritizing and responding to high-volume inquiries promptly and professionally, improving communication flow.
  • Conducted thorough online legal and general research for various projects, providing accurate, relevant information that informed strategic decisions.
  • Developed and prepared professional presentations, reports, and critical documents using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, enhancing firm's communication materials.

Virtual Assistant (Internship)

Web Space

Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

Lagos, Lagos State, NG

Provided essential administrative and social media management support, optimizing communication and digital presence for a fast-paced creative agency.

  • Coordinated and managed calendars for multiple executives, scheduling over 30 meetings and appointments weekly across various platforms including WhatsApp groups.
  • Managed high-volume email correspondence, ensuring timely and professional responses to client and internal inquiries, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Executed comprehensive online research for diverse creative projects, delivering critical data and insights that informed content strategy and development.
  • Created and refined presentations, reports, and essential documents using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, supporting project delivery and client communication.
  • Managed and grew social media presence across Instagram and WhatsApp TV, scheduling engaging posts and interacting with followers to boost brand visibility.

Education

Nursing

University of Ibadan

Sep 2019 - Jul 2023

Ibadan, Oyo State, NG

Volunteer

President

Nursing Student Association, University of Ibadan

Jul 2023 - Present

Ibadan, Oyo State, NG

Provided strategic leadership and oversight for the Nursing Student Association, driving academic, professional development, and community health initiatives.

  • Developed and launched a comprehensive mentorship program, connecting over 100 students with experienced professionals for career and life guidance.
  • Orchestrated the Formal Opening Ceremony and 'Nunsa Week 2021/2022' session, enhancing student engagement and professional networking opportunities.
  • Forged key partnerships with organizations like Red Cross Society and Rotaract UI, facilitating CPR and choking training for 150+ students and a malaria campaign for 500+ community members.
  • Collaborated with SCAHF and Asido to organize sickle cell and mental health awareness programs, impacting over 300 students and community members.
  • Established an Academic and Mentorship Committee, improving academic support and professional development resources for members.

Project and Welfare Coordinator

Oyo State Youth Parliament

Apr 2023 - Present

Ibadan, Oyo State, NG

Led and coordinated welfare initiatives and projects aimed at community health and youth empowerment within the Oyo State Youth Parliament.

  • Coordinated with Oyo State Youth Parliament to sensitize the community against sickle cell disease, reaching over 500 individuals through awareness campaigns.
  • Organized the 'Oyo State Immunization Scheme' community service, contributing to increased public health awareness in Sabo, Ibadan.
  • Participated in '1girl 5 Pads Outreach' across IMG and Ojeigosun, Ibadan, serving as both a speaker and volunteer to promote menstrual hygiene.
  • Contributed to medical outreach programs at Sango Market for World Tuberculosis Day and rural areas in Ibadan, extending health services to underserved populations.

Certificates

Virtual Assistant

ALX Africa

Jan 2024

Data Analyst

Data Camp

Jan 2022

Languages

English , German , Italian , Yoruba

Skills

Technical Proficiency

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Drive)
  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Administrative Support

  • Calendar Management
  • Email Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Record Keeping
  • Data Entry
  • File Organization
  • Minute Taking

Communication & Interpersonal

  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Client Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Professional Phone Etiquette
  • Interdepartmental Liaison

Social Media Management

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Content Creation

  • Basic Graphic Design (Canva)
  • Blog Post Drafting
  • Social Media Content Creation

Website Management

  • WordPress Knowledge
  • Content Updates

CRM Software

  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce

Research & Analysis

  • Internet Research
  • Data Collection
  • Report Generation

Project Management

  • Task Prioritization
  • Deadline Management
  • Project Coordination

Soft Skills

  • Change Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Adaptability
  • Team Leadership
  • Oral Communication
  • Organisational & Planning
  • Multitasking
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Flexibility
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management