BLESSING AKANMU

Administrative & Community Engagement Professional
Accra, GH.

About

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a proven track record in administrative support, project coordination, and community engagement. Expertly manages communications, streamlines operations, and drives impactful initiatives, evidenced by a 15% increase in client satisfaction and a 30% reduction in registration processing time. Leverages strong leadership and strategic communication skills to foster collaboration and achieve measurable outcomes in diverse organizational settings.

Work

Nugress Gk Limited
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Administrative Assistant

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Founder, ensuring efficient management of critical communications and presentation materials.

Highlights

Managed all founder communications, including written correspondence, telephone calls, and emails, ensuring timely and professional responses.

Developed and prepared high-quality presentation slides, enhancing clarity and impact for key stakeholder meetings and internal briefings.

Nissol cakes & More
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Executive Assistant

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Delivered high-level executive support to the Founder, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction through strategic communication management.

Highlights

Orchestrated timely and professional management of all founder communications, encompassing written, telephone, email, and voicemail, ensuring seamless information flow.

Influenced the achievement of key organizational objectives, directly contributing to a 15% increase in client satisfaction through proactive support and strategic coordination.

Prepared and organized critical documents and reports, ensuring accuracy and readiness for executive review and decision-making.

Global Leadership Summit Abuja
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Member, Planning Committee

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Summary

Contributed to the successful execution of the Global Leadership Summit by optimizing registration processes, fostering team cohesion, and ensuring positive participant experiences.

Highlights

Cultivated a highly collaborative and unified planning committee by leveraging exceptional teamwork skills, enhancing overall productivity and morale.

Played a pivotal role in comprehensive summit preparations, ensuring a professional and seamless event that garnered positive feedback from speakers and attendees.

Streamlined participant registration by implementing efficient methods and supporting committee members, achieving a 30% reduction in processing time.

Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for various summit activities, ensuring all operational aspects ran smoothly and met event objectives.

Sierra Leone International Model United Nations
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Country Representative

Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone

Summary

Led the Nigerian delegation, dramatically increasing participation and enhancing international representation through strategic outreach and leadership.

Highlights

Orchestrated a significant increase in Nigerian conference participants, achieving a tenfold rise from 2 to 10 attendees through targeted outreach and engagement strategies.

Demonstrated robust leadership by coordinating the Nigerian delegation, ensuring flawless communication and collaboration among delegates for impactful international representation.

Elevated the event's profile and expanded its reach by spearheading a focused awareness campaign across multiple platforms, significantly increasing visibility and engagement.

Facilitated cross-cultural communication and negotiation, fostering strong diplomatic ties and contributing to cohesive outcomes at the international conference.

Volunteer

Camp Adventure Africa
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Volunteer

N/A, N/A, N/A

Summary

Provided critical support in sponsor acquisition, community engagement, and project execution, leading to tangible outcomes for community development initiatives.

Highlights

Delivered essential support to sub-team leaders by strategically outsourcing sponsors for outreach programs, contributing to resource acquisition.

Engaged directly with local communities, fostering lasting relationships and contributing significantly to the overall success of outreach projects.

Collaborated with the welfare team to develop and execute community development projects, achieving tangible outcomes in target communities.

Lagos Food Bank Initiatives
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Volunteer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Contributes to community welfare through strategic outreach, logistics coordination, and active participation in fundraising efforts to combat hunger.

Highlights

Assisted in the planning and execution of biweekly community outreach programs, ensuring the effective distribution of food to vulnerable families.

Managed pre-outreach logistics, including recipient registration and ID tag distribution, contributing to the smooth execution of organizational missions.

Served as a Lagos Food Bank Champion, actively participating in fundraising events to support efforts against hunger, food waste, and malnutrition.

Education

University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

MA

Development Studies

Bowen University
Iwo, Osun, Nigeria

BA

History and International Studies

Languages

English
French

Certificates

Virtual Assistant

Issued By

ALX

Leadership and Strategic Management (LSM)

Issued By

N/A

Certificate of Achievement – Global Leadership Summit

Issued By

Global Leadership Summit

Certificate of Service Academic Director 1&2 – History & International Studies Department

Issued By

Bowen University

Certificate of Participation – Sierra-Leone & Ghana International Model United Nations Conference

Issued By

N/A

Certificate of Participation as Delegate – Babcock International Model United Nations Conference

Issued By

Babcock International Model United Nations

Skills

Communication & Coordination

Strategic Communications, Executive Support, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Stakeholder Management, Intercultural Communication, Public Speaking.

Administrative & Operational Support

Administrative Assistance, Executive Assistance, Presentation Development, Correspondence Management, Logistics Coordination, Process Improvement, Records Management, Virtual Assistance.

Project & Event Management

Project Coordination, Event Planning, Program Development, Team Leadership, Volunteer Management, Resource Allocation, Client Satisfaction, Process Optimization.

Community & Outreach

Community Engagement, Outreach Programs, Awareness Campaigns, Fundraising, Stakeholder Relations, Social Impact, Non-Profit Management.

Leadership & Collaboration

Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Conflict Resolution, Delegation, Strategic Planning.

Interests

Tourism
Community Development