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Ukela Benard

@ukelabenard

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Organized administrative professional driving operational efficiency.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an administrative role where I can optimize operations, support executives, manage procurement and finances, and contribute to a collaborative, efficiency-focused team with opportunities for professional growth.

I am a proactive administrative professional with over four years' experience supporting executives, managing operations, and delivering reliable office solutions. I have improved front-desk operations, implemented operational policies that boosted service delivery, and optimized processes to reduce overheads while maintaining strong vendor and stakeholder relationships.

I am skilled in virtual assistance, calendar and travel management, procurement and inventory control, financial reporting, and document management. I pursue continuous learning (currently a Diploma in Modern Human Resources Management) and bring strong communication, task prioritization, and time-management abilities to help organizations run smoothly.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Front Desk / Admin Officer

Sherman Gray Limited

Jun 2025 - Oct 2025 (4 months)

Streamlined front-desk operations to improve visitor handling and reduced call response time; prepared financial and administrative reports that supported cost control and procurement for facility upkeep.

Visitor Relations Financial Reporting Procurement Microsoft Office Inventory Control Facility Management

Admin & Operations Officer

Kristov's House

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)

Implemented operational policies that boosted guest satisfaction and reduced supply expenses through vendor negotiation and improved inventory control; supervised onboarding and staff scheduling to strengthen compliance.

Operations Management Procurement Inventory Control Onboarding Scheduling Customer Service Microsoft Office

Administrative Officer

Space City Cab Motors

Sep 2020 - Aug 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Optimized operational processes to increase efficiency and reduce overhead; managed vendor and stakeholder relationships and oversaw financial management and risk mitigation to maintain business continuity.

Operations Management Vendor Management Financial Management Risk Mitigation Procurement Stakeholder Relationship Management Reporting Microsoft Excel

Industrial Trainee

Rivers State Ministry of Budget & Economic Planning

Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 (3 months)

Assisted in budget planning and economic data analysis for state projects; researched and prepared reports on public finance initiatives and supported documentation to improve data accuracy.

Budget Analysis Data Analysis Report Writing Public Finance Research Documentation Microsoft Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Methodist University College Ghana

Bachelor of Science, Economics

2015 - 2019

Activities and societies: Conducted research projects on public finance and economic development; participated in academic seminars and group projects.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics with coursework and research focused on microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and public finance.