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Cherish Akande

@cherishakande

Virtual Executive Assistant building reliable systems for executive coordination and content operations.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote role where I can support executives with structured workflow systems, high-accuracy inbox/calendar management, and accountable follow-ups—ideally in a fast-paced environment that values clear communication and continuous process improvement.

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

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Current

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coursera logoCO

Coursera

Certification, Environment, Social & Governance (ESG)

Completed a certification course in Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) via Coursera in 2025.

University of Lagos logoUL

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.

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ALX Virtual Assistance

Certification, Virtual Assistance

Completed a Virtual Assistance certification with ALX in 2024.

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Stockwell Safety

Certification, Risk Assessment

Completed a Risk Assessment certification with Stockwell Safety in 2023.

GA

Great Learning Academy

Certification, Project Management

Completed a Project Management certification with Great Learning Academy in 2023.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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