Chinedu Okocha
@chineduokocha
Executive Assistant and researcher leveraging AI automation to streamline operations and protect senior leaders’ time.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a highly organized, proactive Executive Assistant and Researcher with over 4 years of experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced, high-demand environments. I’m known for anticipating needs, protecting client time, and delivering operational excellence through precise calendar/inbox management, stakeholder coordination, and day-to-day operational support.
Across roles—from supporting government officials and executive leadership remotely to facilitating undergraduate tutorials—I’ve streamlined processes, improved documentation and follow-through, and strengthened decision-making with clear reports, briefs, and insights. I also bring fluency in AI tools (LLMs and automation workflows like ChatGPT, Claude, Zapier, and Make.com) to enhance productivity and keep teams moving efficiently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Pretoria
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Facilitate undergraduate tutorials, mark and grade coursework, and provide constructive feedback to improve student learning outcomes. Conduct qualitative research, analyze datasets, and support literature reviews and thesis-related work.
Executive Assistant
Ministry of Youth and Sport
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Managed senior executives’ calendars and schedules to reduce scheduling conflicts through proactive prioritization. Coordinated meetings, drafted official correspondence with 100% accuracy, and supported government program and stakeholder events for 300+ attendees while cutting document retrieval time by ~30%.
Executive Assistant (Remote)
Glit Global Services
Jun 2019 - Nov 2022 (3 years 5 months)
Provided high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO in a fast-paced remote environment. Managed complex scheduling, tracked deliverables and deadlines, and streamlined workflows to improve efficiency and execution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pretoria
Master's in Public Management and Policy, Public Management and Policy
2026 -
Pursuing a Master's in Public Management and Policy at the University of Pretoria.
University of Pretoria
Honours in Public Administration, Public Administration
2025 - 2026
Completed Honours in Public Administration at the University of Pretoria.
University of Benin
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Public Administration
2018 - 2022
Completed a BSc in Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Benin.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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