Joy Ikiebe
@joyikiebe
I am an Operations professional with over six years of experience driving operational excellence across remote work environments.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations professional with over six years of experience helping businesses improve the way they work. My background spans banking and remote operations, where I have been responsible for streamlining processes, coordinating projects, supporting leadership, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. I enjoy finding practical solutions to operational challenges, improving workflows, and using data to support better business decisions.
Throughout my career, I have improved operational efficiency by 30%, managed more than 100 daily operational and customer requests, maintained audit-ready documentation, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver results in fast-paced environments. I also enjoy using technology and AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to simplify documentation, reporting, and routine processes, allowing teams to work more efficiently.
I am looking for opportunities where I can contribute to building efficient operations, improving business performance, and supporting growing teams. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy continuous learning, and am excited to bring my experience in strategy, operations, and process improvement to organizations that value innovation and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Branch Operations Manager/ CSM
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
May 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Coordinated over 100 daily operational and customer service requests across branch operations, compliance, and customer support, ensuring timely resolution while maintaining regulatory standards and service quality. Served as the operational liaison between branch leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve workflow issues and improve service delivery.
Led cross-functional coordination across remote teams using Asana and Trello, ensuring project milestones were delivered on schedule while improving communication and accountability.
Used AI-powered productivity tools including ChatGPT and Google Gemini to develop SOPs, improve documentation quality, and accelerate project execution.
Head of Processing (Operations)
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Jul 2023 - May 2024 (10 months)
Led day-to-day coordination of branch operational activities across customer service, processing, and compliance functions, ensuring seamless collaboration between multiple teams.
Improved operational workflows by identifying process gaps and implementing standardized procedures.
Provided remote administrative support by managing executive calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating virtual meetings.
Leveraged ChatGPT and Google Gemini to draft operational documentation, summarize reports, streamline business communications, and improve reporting efficiency.
Customer Service Officer
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Dec 2019 - Aug 2020 (8 months)
Managed customer records and maintained confidential documentation.
Coordinated customer follow-ups and ensured timely issue resolution.
Supported administrative operations by maintaining accurate customer information.
Built and maintained strong customer relationships through proactive engagement and support.
Front Desk/Administrative Officer
Palm Nectar Breweries Ltd
Jun 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 5 months)
Managed incoming correspondence and office communications. Scheduled appointments and coordinated meetings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nexford University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2022 - 2024
Grade: 3.83
Activities and societies: Student Alumni
Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Nexford University, completed in July 2024.
Rivers State Polytechnic
National Diploma, Computer Science
National Diploma in Computer Science from Rivers State Polytechnic, completed in January 2013.
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Software and tools used professionally
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