Experience

Actis

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Apr 2004 - Present

  My role comprises ensuring the efficient running of the Lagos office by coordinating the following support services: administration, finance, IT, facility and HR functions. I also manage the day-to-day operations by providing direction, support, coaching, mentoring and conducting performance reviews for the platform professionals. I manage various stakeholders including government (tax authorities & immigration), landlord, clients etc. I develop and manage the communication, implementation and administration of company policies and procedures. I also develop standard operating procedures for all administrative processes. I collaborate with the team to discover innovative solutions and process improvement initiatives. I also manage the rental and office refit for the office, including setting up competitive bidding process.



The Coca-Cola Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Affairs Administrator

  • Feb 1997 - Dec 2002

  Projects - I coordinated and monitored initiatives funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation - Polio Eradication and UNAIDS partnership in battle against HIV/AIDS; prepared awareness and prevention messages, communication programmes and media documents to support the campaign. I was responsible for ensuring Human Resource practices and policies related to HIV/AIDS in the workplace were fair and just. I was also responsible for developing, planning and organizing special events which provided opportunities to work together and extend our partnership efforts with communities and with UNAIDS e.g. World AIDS Day. I represented the company in Meetings with government officials and NGOs on its commitment to Polio Eradication and HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign in Nigeria. Event Management - I developed and planned special events e.g. VIP visits, press conferences. I was responsible for proper communications with associates and key stakeholders on key Public Affairs' events and activities. Media Contacts - I assisted in the initiation and organization of press and media programmes. I also assisted in preparing the Public Affairs Director for press/media functions. I was responsible for stories and materials published quarterly in the company’s Africa Group Magazine and also the Monthly Management Report.



Crown Merchant Ban

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 1988 - Feb 1994

  I provided high level, confidential administrative support to the CEO. My duties were administrative and project-based and included arranging meetings, handling information requests, preparing reports and correspondence and liaising with board members. I provided high level, confidential administrative support to the CEO. My duties were administrative and project-based and included arranging meetings, handling information requests, preparing reports and correspondence and liaising with board members.