catherine ettah
@catherineettah
Results-driven administrative leader with 10+ years supporting management and operations.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an organized, results-driven administrator with over 10 years supporting senior management, coordinating office operations, supervising staff, and managing records. I excel at multitasking, confidential data handling, and maintaining smooth administrative processes in fast-paced environments.
Throughout my career I have led administrative teams, coordinated meetings and schedules, negotiated with vendors, and supported budgeting and reporting efforts. My roles have spanned school administration, HR support, and training coordination, where I consistently improved operational efficiency.
Notable achievements include supervisory leadership as Admin Head and Assistant Head Teacher, awards for teaching excellence, and certifications in Learning & Development, PRINCE2 Foundation, and HR compliance. I bring proven competence in document management, staff coordination, and stakeholder relations.
I am committed to professional growth, clear communication, and reliable execution of administrative responsibilities, and I seek opportunities to contribute to organizations that value operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Admin Head
Buttercup Preparatory School
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)
Manage day-to-day administrative and office operations, supervise administrative staff, and liaise with vendors to ensure compliance and smooth school operations.
Assistant Head Teacher
Lifespring Montessori School
Jan 2020 - Jan 2025 (5 years)
Coordinated administrative functions and supervised staff, managed training schedules and budgets, and prepared reports to improve operational efficiency from 2020 to 2025.
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
CrystalBlend Group
Dec 2019 - Feb 2020 (2 months)
Assisted with recruitment documentation, onboarding, and maintained training records to support HR and training operations during a short-term engagement.
Customer Relations Officer
Daystar Leadership Academy
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)
Handled customer inquiries, maintained client records, and provided front-desk and event coordination support to improve participant experience.
HR Intern
Alan & Grant
Apr 2018 - May 2018 (1 month)
Supported HR documentation, filing, and employee records management to maintain compliance and streamline office administration during the internship.
Departmental Head
Lifespring Montessori School
Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 (5 years)
Led a department and taught classes while managing departmental administration and student progress from 2011 to 2016.
Class Teacher
Wisdom Montessori School
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Delivered classroom instruction and managed student learning activities during tenure in 2007–2008.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alison
Diploma, Learning & Development
2025 - 2025
Completed a Diploma in Learning & Development through Alison in 2025.
Nigerian Institute of Training & Development
Training & Development
2021 - 2021
Completed professional development coursework at the Nigerian Institute of Training & Development in 2021.
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria
Teaching / Professional Registration
2021 - 2021
Registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria in 2021.
PRINCE2 Foundation
Certification, Project Management
2018 - 2018
Completed PRINCE2 Foundation project management certification in 2018.
Institute for Professional Excellence
Human Resources
Completed professional development in HR compliance and recordkeeping.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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