Olayinka Oretade
@olayinkaoretade
Versatile operations and administrative professional driving process improvements.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile operations and administrative professional with experience coordinating organizational operations across multiple departments, supporting executives, and managing customer-facing activities. I have held roles including Admin Officer/Executive Assistant, Head of Operations, Business Development Specialist, Virtual Assistant, and Teacher.
I have a track record of process optimization, performance management, and team coordination—having improved efficiency, maintained accurate records, enforced corporate policies, and facilitated communication across levels. I am proficient with Microsoft Office, research and reporting, event organization, and customer relationship building.
I hold a B.Sc. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, certifications in project management, virtual assistance, and digital marketing training. I am motivated, collaborative, and ready to contribute immediately to an organization that values operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Virtual Assistant
Beauty By Olay Empire
Nov 2023 - Jun 2024 (7 months)
Provided virtual administrative support including email management, document and presentation preparation, online research, and maintained high customer satisfaction through timely client communications.
Admin Officer
BGI Real Estate Firm
Apr 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Served as Admin Officer and Executive Assistant to the CEO, maintaining records, enforcing corporate policies, and building strong relationships with staff, customers and stakeholders to improve operational efficiency.
Business Development Specialist
Ofood
Jan 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Identified market trends, generated leads through cold calling and networking, prepared research-based presentations, and organized promotional events to build brand awareness and customer relationships.
Head of Operations
Dave Global Logistics
Feb 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Managed operations teams across multiple locations, ensured compliance with company procedures, maintained transaction records, and led process reviews to identify efficiency improvements.
Teacher
FGGC Calabar
Sep 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Managed classroom behavior, engaged students in inquiry-based learning to develop critical thinking, and maintained an environment conducive to academic and social development.
Intern (Industrial Training)
ADP Agricultural Development Programme
Mar 2014 - Oct 2014 (7 months)
Completed industrial training across multiple roles, collaborating with team members to execute projects and gaining practical exposure to agricultural programme procedures and systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Certificate, Digital Marketing
2024 - 2024
Completed the Google Digital Marketing certification program with coursework in search engine optimization (SEO).
Transformation Academy
Certificate, Virtual Assistance
2024 - 2024
Completed the Rockstar Virtual Assistant program covering time and calendar management; received certification from Transformation Academy.
Federal University of Technology Akure
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Resource Economics
2011 - 2016
Grade: Second Class Honours
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics with coursework in econometrics and awarded Second Class Honours.
St. Louis Grammar School, Akure
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2005 - 2011
Completed secondary education and obtained Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE/NECO).
FUTA Primary School
Primary School Certificate, Primary Education
2000 - 2005
Completed primary education and obtained First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC).
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