Fadekemi Alabi
@fadekemialabi
Accomplished Executive Assistant with over 10 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished and proactive Executive Assistant with over 10 years of experience supporting senior executives across diverse industries, including Retail, Sports, and Consumer Goods. My exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and strategic mindset have been instrumental in driving operational efficiency and executive priorities. I excel at managing complex calendars, coordinating high-profile projects, and optimizing workflows to enable leadership to focus on key business objectives.
In my current role as Business Services Manager/Executive Assistant at the NBA, I have successfully managed the Vice President's complex calendar, facilitated seamless communication between internal teams and external stakeholders, and executed high-profile events. My ability to identify and implement administrative process improvements has significantly increased efficiency across daily operations. I am passionate about translating executive visions into actionable steps and ensuring successful outcomes through strategic collaboration and proactive problem-solving.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Services Manager/Executive Assistant
NBA
Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
As the Business Services Manager and Executive Assistant at NBA, I manage the Vice President's complex calendar, coordinate high-profile events, and facilitate communication between teams. I also handle sensitive matters with discretion and optimize workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
Strategic/Executive Assistant
Unilever
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 (6 years 2 months)
In my role as Strategic/Executive Assistant at Unilever, I provided comprehensive support to senior management, managed travel arrangements, and coordinated meetings. I contributed to process improvements and acted as a liaison between teams and stakeholders.
Claims and Reconciliation Specialist
Unilever
Nov 2021 - Jun 2022 (7 months)
In my role as Claims and Reconciliation Specialist at Unilever, I successfully reconciled customer accounts, reduced complaints, and improved customer satisfaction. I led insurance claims handling and implemented process improvements that saved the company significant costs.
Executive Assistant & Tea Material Planner
Unilever
Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 (10 months)
As an Executive Assistant and Tea Material Planner at Unilever, I ensured the availability of raw materials, managed executive calendars, and coordinated complex projects. I also supported purchasing operations and vendor management, contributing to cost savings.
Store Manager
NIKE
Nov 2015 - Mar 2016 (4 months)
As Store Manager at NIKE, I ensured smooth store operations, met monthly targets, and managed staff recruitment and performance. I contributed to project management tasks and implemented initiatives to enhance customer service.
Assistant Store Manager
MR PRICE Chain Stores
Mar 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 7 months)
As Assistant Store Manager at MR PRICE, I facilitated e-procurement integration, managed payroll, and oversaw recruitment. I ensured compliance with financial guidelines and contributed to operational effectiveness through process improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Liverpool John Moores University
Master of Arts, Human Resource
2022 - 2024
Professional Human Resource HR Certification Institute
Certification, Human Resources
2019 - 2019
Certified Associate in Professional Human Resources.
University of Ibadan
Diploma, Accounting and Financial Computing
2008 - 2011
Studied Accounting and Financial Computing, focusing on financial analysis and accounting principles.
Bowen University
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication
2006 - 2009
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, covering media studies, journalism, and communication theory.
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