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Uchechi Sandra Akwarandu

@uchechisandraakwaran

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Proactive communications professional skilled in public relations, front desk support, and client relations.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role leveraging my communication and interpersonal skills in a collaborative organization where I can provide frontline support, improve client relations, and grow professionally.

I am a proactive, results-oriented communications professional with a B.A. in Linguistics and Communication Studies and a Professional Foundations Certificate from ALX Africa. I have hands-on experience in public relations, front-desk operations, and personal assistant duties, delivering excellent frontline support, managing inquiries, scheduling, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

My background includes roles as Public Relations Officer, Personal Assistant, and Frontdesk Personnel where I fostered positive relationships, navigated diverse communication styles, and improved client interactions. I focus on attentive listening, clear articulation, organization, and reliability to contribute to organizational growth and a welcoming first impression.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Front Desk Personnel

American Corner Library

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Delivered front-line support handling inquiries, assisting visitors with forms, maintaining an organized reception area, and creating positive first impressions to improve patron experience.

Customer Service inquiry handling Organization First Impressions Empathy Attention To Detail

Personal Assistant

University of Port Harcourt

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Provided personal assistant support to a Senior Lecturer including scheduling, managing communications, handling sensitive information with discretion, and liaising with clients and partners to streamline workflow.

Scheduling Communication Confidentiality Organization Time Management

Public Relations Officer

University of Port Harcourt

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Served as Public Relations Officer engaging directly with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and diverse student body to manage inquiries, gather information, and articulate communications that improved stakeholder interactions.

Public Relations Public Speaking Active Listening Empathy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ALX Africa

Professional Foundations Certificate, Professional Foundations

2025 - 2025

Completed the Professional Foundations Certificate program in March 2025 focused on foundational professional skills.

University of Port Harcourt

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics and Communication Studies

2018 - 2023

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Communication Studies between 2018 and 2023 with coursework and experience in communication and public relations.