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Joy Akhanolu

@joyakhanolu

I build reliable and operational systems that bring structure to fast-moving environments, from documentation and workflow design to executive support

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

Seeking an operations, executive support, or community leadership role where I can streamline workflows and drive impact. I thrive in remote, fast-paced environments, using my expertise in systems optimization, cross-functional coordination, and community engagement to eliminate friction and support long-term strategic growth.

I am an operations specialist and executive assistant with over 4 years of experience partnering with founders and executive leaders to transform operational chaos into streamlined, scalable systems. My career trajectory is driven by a passion for process design, workflow automation, and cross-functional leadership, enabling fast-moving businesses to operate with maximum efficiency.

I specialize in solving complex operational friction. Across my roles, I have designed scheduling, project tracking, and communication systems that reduced missed deadlines by 30%, lowered executive email response times by 40%, and reclaimed 15+ hours of leadership capacity weekly. My approach combines technical acumen with proactive systems design, allowing me to build Notion workspaces, lightweight automation, and SOPs that teams actually use.

Beyond core business operations, I am a dedicated community builder and tech leader. I have coordinated large-scale technical conferences for 1,000+ attendees, led volunteer teams across developer communities, and managed content strategies (including newsletters averaging a 35.7% open rate). I am seeking an operations, executive support, or community leadership role where I can apply strategic problem-solving to help growing teams scale with confidence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Personal Assistant - HOO

The Insight Group

Sep 2025 - Apr 2026 (7 months)

- Directed executive meeting operations and agenda management for 20+ recurring high-level sessions, introducing structured action-item tracking that reduced missed project deadlines by 30%.
- Structured and maintained an operational archive of 30+ confidential records and internal briefs, establishing strict version control standards that accelerated executive decision-making.

Project Coordinator

GDG Cloud Port Harcourt

Nov 2021 - Jun 2026 (4 years 7 months)

- Led backend logistics, volunteer teams, and operational planning for major developer conferences (Google I/O Extended, DevFest, Build with AI) serving 1,000+ participants.
- Mentored and coordinated a cross-functional volunteer team within a 500+ member developer community, driving educational programs, speaker outreach, and local tech initiatives.

Community Lead

She Code Africa

Nov 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 2 months)

- Designed and executed high-engagement initiatives (including the Grow Loud visibility campaign and a 5-Day LinkedIn Profile Optimization Challenge), helping members optimize their professional branding and build career momentum.
- Coordinated hybrid tech workshops, mentorship programs, and community meetups, speaker outreach, and attendee engagement.

Executive Assistant

Arit Developer

Sep 2023 - Aug 2025 (1 year 11 months)

- Overhauled the founder's high-volume inbox (30+ daily communications) by engineering a custom triage system that slashed response times by 40% and eliminated communication bottlenecks.
- Led end-to-end recruitment operations for new hires, managing candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding logistics to ensure seamless team integration.

Virtual Assistant

GetDigitalContent

Oct 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)

Created and managed a LinkedIn content calendar, increasing engagement and growing the audience. Handled client communication and lead engagement, and maintained website and blog content to support consistent business flow.

Social Media Community Management Client Communication Data Entry Google Workspace

Executive Assistant to CEO

CradoWorld International

Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)

Managed CEO calendar and scheduling and delivered research support for business decisions. Handled presentations, data entry, and marketing support, and was promoted to a managerial role based on performance.

Calendar Management Data Entry Marketing Support Administrative Coordination