
Maryam Abdullahi
@maryamabdullahi2
Administrative professional at Nigeria-Ghana International School coordinating counselling programmes and staff activities while contributing to student development.
What I'm looking for
At Nigeria-Ghana International School, I provide academic, career, and personal counselling to students and design programmes that support their academic performance, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.
I also coordinate staff meetings and cross-departmental activities, and contribute to institutional planning and student development as a member of the senior management team.
At GAO Tek Inc., I screened candidate applications, coordinated interviews, prepared onboarding documents, and maintained HR records. I also assisted with employee engagement initiatives for globally distributed teams.
My administrative experience includes coordinating office operations and supporting recruitment at Vivad International School, as well as managing documentation and client records at Michael Jacobs Consulting Firm. With the Nigerian Red Cross Society, I coordinate virtual meetings and support volunteer training and community outreach programmes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Guidance Counsellor & Senior Management Member
Nigeria-Ghana International School
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Provide academic, career, and personal counselling to over 100 students annually. Coordinate staff meetings and cross-departmental activities, and contribute to institutional planning as a senior management team member.
Administrative Assistant
Nigerian Red Cross Society
Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Coordinate virtual meetings, humanitarian training sessions, and volunteer communications using Zoom and Google Meet. Provide administrative and technical support for volunteer training and community outreach programmes.
Human Resources Intern
GAO Tek Inc.
Dec 2025 - Jun 2026 (6 months)
Screened 30+ candidate applications and coordinated 20+ interviews. Prepared onboarding documentation and maintained HR records with 100% accuracy, and assisted in employee engagement initiatives.
Administrative Staff
Vivad International School
Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (9 months)
Coordinated daily administrative operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, documentation, and office workflow. Maintained personnel records and supported recruitment administration.
Administrative Staff
Michael Jacobs Consulting Firm
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)
Managed administrative documentation, client records, and official correspondence. Prepared meeting schedules and reports, and provided customer service via email and chat.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ALISON
Guidance and Counselling: Practical Skills, Guidance and Counselling
Completed a certification in Guidance and Counselling: Practical Skills in March 2026.
ALISON
Child Counselling and Psychotherapy, Child Counselling and Psychotherapy
Completed a certification in Child Counselling and Psychotherapy in August 2026.
Nigerian Defence Academy
Master of Science, Defence and Strategic Studies
2018 - 2023
Pursued a Master of Science in Defence and Strategic Studies from 2018 to 2023.
Salem University
Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Security Studies
2011 - 2015
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Security Studies from 2011 to 2015.
Shello Computer Training
Diploma, Computer Appreciation and Data Processing
Earned a Diploma in Computer Appreciation and Data Processing in October 2013.
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