Cherish Akande
@cherishakande
Virtual Executive Assistant building reliable systems for executive coordination and content operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m a highly structured, detail-oriented Virtual Executive Assistant with over 4 years of experience supporting executives across finance, legal, research, and digital content environments. I’m known for building clear, organized systems that ensure no task, email, or follow-up is missed—while keeping communication strong and accountable.
In my recent roles, I’ve tracked operational workflows from initiation to completion, maintained structured digital filing systems for accuracy and confidentiality, and proactively followed up on open items to prevent delays. I coordinate communication between stakeholders, prepare and edit reports, documents, and presentations, and manage high-volume executive inboxes and calendars with precision and prioritization.
I also support content operations end-to-end—uploading, scheduling, and metadata optimization—while ensuring scripts and messaging are clear, consistent, and on-brand. Alongside this, I bring research and reporting strengths to support decision-making, including process improvement, documentation, and market analysis in fast-paced remote environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Content & YouTube Assistant
Confidential Client Canada
Oct 2025 - Present (7 months)
Managed end-to-end content workflows including uploading, scheduling, and metadata optimization. Coordinated publishing schedules across platforms and supported executive inbox/calendar management with deadline tracking and precision.
Virtual Executive Assistant
Aila Finance Limited
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Tracked operational workflows from initiation to completion to ensure no tasks or follow-ups were missed. Coordinated stakeholder communication and maintained organized, confidential digital filing while preparing reports and presentations with high attention to detail.
Legal Executive Assistant
Legal Services Client
Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 (11 months)
Drafted and handled confidential legal correspondence with a polished, professional tone and ensured all communications were responded to and tracked. Managed structured follow-ups, supported research workflows, and maintained documentation and reporting deliverables.
Research & Administrative Assistant
Academic Research Consortium
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Coordinated meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications while maintaining structured documentation for clarity and accountability. Supported reporting and analysis for academic and industry stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Coursera
Certification, Environment, Social & Governance (ESG)
Completed a certification course in Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) via Coursera in 2025.
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Earned a B.Sc. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Lagos, graduating in January 2024.
ALX Virtual Assistance
Certification, Virtual Assistance
Completed a Virtual Assistance certification with ALX in 2024.
Stockwell Safety
Certification, Risk Assessment
Completed a Risk Assessment certification with Stockwell Safety in 2023.
Great Learning Academy
Certification, Project Management
Completed a Project Management certification with Great Learning Academy in 2023.
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