Esther Okhukpe
@estherokhukpe
I’m a results-driven Virtual Assistant who streamlines operations, strengthens client relationships, and drives growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m an enthusiastic, results-driven professional with over 6 years’ experience spanning customer service, account management, business development, marketing, sales, administration, and operations. I build strong client relationships, manage partners and stakeholders, and support end-to-end service operations—improving communication, service delivery, customer satisfaction, and customer success.
I’m especially effective with CRM platforms and digital tools, and I enjoy streamlining workflows to increase efficiency and outcomes. In recent remote roles, I supported lead generation and improved conversion opportunities by 10%, increased social media engagement by 25%, and reduced turnaround time by 20% through better tracking and collaboration; earlier sales and trade marketing work also helped exceed revenue targets and strengthen partner relationships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Virtual Assistant (Freelance)
Freelance
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Provided remote administrative support including research, data processing, content review, and document organization while meeting tight deadlines. Completed freelance tasks such as data annotation, audio/video transcription, usability testing, documentation preparation, and workflow coordination.
Virtual Assistant & Digital Strategist
MAMAJNR Group
Jan 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year 2 months)
Supported business development by identifying qualified leads, improving conversion opportunities by 10% and strengthening pipeline quality. Streamlined cross-functional workflows to increase social media engagement by 25%, grow follower count by 15%, and raise clicks/content interactions by 40%; also reduced client communication turnaround time by 20%.
Virtual Assistant & Business Development
Tasktide
Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 (3 months)
Drove research-based lead generation, adding 120+ qualified leads and increasing outreach engagement by 35%. Sent 250+ cold outreach and follow-up emails, generating 40+ positive responses and multiple partnership calls while coordinating client meetings and ensuring timely follow-ups.
Marketing Intern (M.Sc.)
Sun and Oak Consult
Mar 2022 - May 2022 (2 months)
Increased lead generation by 50% through targeted research and marketing initiatives. Supported marketing campaigns by improving engagement/brand visibility and analyzing digital performance metrics to improve conversion rates.
Energy Audit and Monitoring Team Member
Eko Electricity Distribution Company
Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 (6 months)
Monitored and analyzed customer billing delinquency reports and audit data, contributing to a 50% decrease in repeat offenses. Produced daily and weekly operational reports to support field representatives and management decisions.
Sales Representative
MTN Nigeria
Jun 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Consistently exceeded sales revenue targets by 10–15%, contributing to business growth in the assigned territory. Expanded the retail footprint by 1,900+ new outlets through retailer/distributor relationship management and provided ongoing product support.
Regional Trade Marketing Administrator
MTN Nigeria
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 7 months)
Produced daily/weekly sales reports and analytics to support regional trade operations and leadership decisions; received a Certificate of Excellence (2017) for best Regional Trade Marketing Admin (Lagos South West Region). Strengthened relationships with 50+ trade partners and drove VTU airtime sales of over a million naira monthly while maintaining 98% accuracy on vendor invoices and stock repor
Customer Care Representative
Globacom
Jun 2015 - Jan 2016 (7 months)
Resolved 100+ customer inquiries, requests, and complaints across 8+ hour daily shifts, improving customer satisfaction. Used Siebel CRM to document interactions and cross-sold/upsold products to support retention and sales goals.
Corporate Banking Administrator (NYSC)
Sterling Bank
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Facilitated the opening of 40+ customer accounts with accurate disbursement of bank statements. Processed banking transactions including funds transfers and letters of credit while adhering to compliance standards and internal control procedures; also handled internal memos and correspondence.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Ibadan
Master of Science, Marketing and Consumer Studies
Earned an M.Sc. in Marketing and Consumer Studies from the University of Ibadan in 2023.
Covenant University
Bachelor of Science, Banking and Finance
Earned a B.Sc. in Banking and Finance from Covenant University in 2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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