Uko-obong Edem
@uko-obongedem
Detail-oriented virtual assistant and customer support specialist improving operations and satisfaction.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Virtual Assistant and Customer Support Specialist with over five years supporting executives, startups, and remote teams. I consistently improve operational efficiency, reduce response times, and maintain high customer satisfaction across email, chat, and CRM platforms.
My hands-on experience includes managing complex calendars and travel logistics, executing multichannel support with tools like Zendesk and HubSpot, and coordinating tasks using Trello and Notion. I achieve high first-contact resolution rates and sustain 95–98% customer satisfaction.
I have a track record of measurable impact: improving task turnaround by 25%, reducing scheduling conflicts by 30%, and increasing document retrieval efficiency by 40%. I also train new team members on CRM systems and document recurring issues to strengthen service delivery.
I thrive in remote, deadline-driven environments, work comfortably across time zones, and bring proactive communication, reliability, and strong digital organisation to every role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Virtual Assistant
Upwork & Private Clients
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Provide executive inbox and calendar management, multichannel customer support, and project coordination for multiple clients, improving scheduling accuracy to 98% and reducing turnaround time by 25%.
Customer Support Specialist
Private Clients
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Deliver multichannel customer support using Zendesk and HubSpot to 50+ customers daily, achieving a 95% first-contact resolution rate and 98% customer satisfaction.
Executive Assistant
BlackRock Nigeria
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Managed complex calendars and travel logistics for a 15-member team, improving scheduling efficiency by 30% and handling 50+ weekly client communications with 99% accuracy.
Administrative Operations Assistant
Startup Support
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Supported founders with inbox management, travel coordination, and document organization; introduced a task-tracking system that reduced missed deadlines by 30%.
HR Assistant
Krisoral Group of Companies
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Recruited and onboarded 20+ employees, improving staff retention by 15% while maintaining employee records and supporting HR compliance processes.
Sales Executive
Krisoral Group of Companies
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Exceeded quarterly sales targets by 10–15% and strengthened customer relationships through proactive follow-up and issue resolution.
Personal Assistant
Crystal Energy Engineering Co.
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
Managed executive schedules, reports, and travel logistics with 100% deadline adherence and organised digital filing systems that improved document retrieval by 40%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Uyo
Bachelor of Science, Geography and Regional Planning
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Regional Planning.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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