Amara Igwe
@amaraigwe
I'm a Travel VA who helps clients reclaim their time through thoughtful logistics, and a knack for spotting disruptions before they happen
What I'm looking for
I help travelers and busy professionals stay two steps ahead of chaos.
My path here is a little unconventional: I trained as a meteorologist, which means I spent years learning how to track unpredictable systems, anticipate disruptions, and communicate critical information clearly under pressure. Turns out—that's exactly what great travel virtual assistants do.
I specialize in logistics, operations, and proactive problem-solving. Whether I'm constructing complex multi-leg itineraries, coordinating across time zones, or managing inboxes with surgical precision, my goal is always the same: give my clients back their time and peace of mind.
A few things I'm proud of:
Predicted a Saharan dust storm 5 days out and rerouted backpacker clients to save their South American trip
Eliminated 40% of scheduling conflicts by implementing a centralized digital booking system
Cut response times by 40% while managing 250+ monthly customer interactions
Grew audience by 1.2K+ followers and boosted sales 25% through content strategy
I'm organized, intuitive, and genuinely care about the people I support. If you're looking for a VA who thinks ahead, communicates clearly, and treats your business like it's her own—let's talk.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Social Media Manager & Customer Support
Unclereuben Grills
Apr 2025 - Present (11 months)
Executed content strategy using project management tools to grow audience by 1.2k+ followers and reduce production lead time by 35%; optimized customer workflows handling 250+ monthly interactions and cut response time by 40%, contributing to a 25% sales increase in two months.
Virtual Assistant (Freelance)
Maralvia Therapeutics
May 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Implemented a centralized digital booking system that eliminated 40% of scheduling conflicts and automated confirmation workflows, increasing response efficiency by 50% and repeat business by 25%. Managed urgent travel and consular logistics for distressed clients.
Administrative & Aviation Logistics Intern
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 (5 months)
Managed digital logging and verification of 100+ daily aeronautical weather observations ensuring 100% compliance with international safety standards and improved inter-agency response times by 30%. Implemented Notion/Zapier scheduling automation that reduced no-shows and cleared a productivity backlog within 6 weeks.
Education
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Bachelor of Science, Geography & Meteorology
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Geography & Meteorology, graduating in December 2023.
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