Cliff Adede
@cliffadede
Experienced administrator and executive virtual assistant optimizing operations and executive support.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Administrator and Executive Virtual Assistant with 4+ years supporting C-level executives and managing secure operations across hospitality and security environments. I combine discretion, efficiency, and adaptability to streamline workflows and protect sensitive information.
My background includes access control, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting, emergency coordination, calendar and travel management, and workflow automation. I have a track record of measurable improvements—reducing unauthorized access incidents by 35%, improving audit pass rates by 50%, and cutting travel/vendor costs by 15%.
I hold certifications including Salesforce Platform Foundations, Certified Workflow Specialist (Asana), and Certified Virtual Assistant, and I’m pursuing a B.Sc. in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I seek roles where I can apply security-minded administration, process automation, and proactive executive support to drive operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Security Administrator
Berkeley
Jan 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 7 months)
Maintained access control and incident records for 300+ personnel, improving incident tracking speed by 40% and reducing unauthorized access incidents by 35% through CCTV and alarm monitoring. Organized security documentation and drills, improving audit pass rates by 50% and shortening emergency response times by 30%.
Guest Service Agent
Hemingsway Beach Resort
Feb 2016 - Jan 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Managed the Managing Director's calendar and travel logistics, reducing scheduling conflicts by 30% and cutting annual vendor costs by 15% ($6,000). Organized events for up to 100 attendees and automated workflows to improve task turnaround by 35%.
Administrative Assistant
Hotel Riu
Nov 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Developed SOPs and inventory tracking that raised client satisfaction by 28% and reduced reorder frequency by 35%, while producing executive reports and optimizing meeting scheduling to save executives five hours weekly.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management
2024 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management with expected completion in April 2026, focusing on hospitality operations and service management.
Asana
Certified Workflow Specialist, Workflow Management
2025 - 2025
Earned Certified Workflow Specialist credential in July 2025 to validate skills in workflow design and automation using Asana.
Salesforce
Salesforce Platform Foundations, Salesforce Platform
2025 - 2025
Completed Salesforce Platform Foundations training to gain core platform knowledge and administration basics.
ALX Africa
Professional Development Skills, Professional Development
2025 - 2025
Completed a Professional Development Skills program focused on workplace readiness and professional competencies.
ALX Africa
Certified Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistance
2024 - 2024
Awarded Certified Virtual Assistant credential in September 2024 covering virtual assistance skills and remote administrative practices.
Kenyatta University
Associate of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management
2016 - 2018
Completed an Associate of Hospitality and Tourism Management program covering foundational hospitality operations and customer service practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
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