Alice Okonta

Detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Personnel with over 6 years of experience in providing strategic support to organizations. Skilled in overseeing departmental operations, managing budgets, coordinating office functions, and implementing efficient workflows. Adept at fostering team collaboration, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring smooth daily office operations.

Strong communicator with a keen ability to streamline processes, manage resources, and contribute to business growth.

EVENT COORDINATOR - PROTEA HOTEL BY MARRIOTT LAGOS KURAMO WATERS

(2025-04)

• Handle inquiries from potential clients about meeting spaces, accommodation and event booking, providing information to facilitate the sales process.
• Assist in preparing sales proposals and contracts tailored to the specific needs of clients, outlining pricing, services and terms to secure bookings.
• Coordinate the booking process for meetings, events and accommodation, liaising with clients, internal departments and vendors.
• Provide administrative support to the sales team, including scheduling appointments, managing calendar, optimizing time management and reducing scheduling conflicts by 45%.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients through regular communications, providing personalized services that address any request.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to coordinate sales effort, leverage resources and maximize revenue generating opportunities.

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - PLEROMA INTEGRATED RESOURCES

(2018-06 - 2025-03)

• Lead administrative support functions, enhancing office operations and ensuring resource availability.
• Manage departmental budgets, office supplies, and inventory to maintain seamless office functioning.
• Develop and implement innovative administrative processes that improve team productivity and support organizational growth.
• Collaborate with leadership in decision-making processes, providing strategic input for organizational direction.
• Organize and maintain company records and databases, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal standards.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER - JMG LTD

(2015-09 - 2018-05)

• Provided administrative support, including managing office supplies, filing systems, and large volumes of correspondence.
• Maintained up-to-date records and databases, ensuring accurate storage and accessibility for internal use.
• Assisted with office management tasks, supporting business processes and enhancing office efficiency.

SECRETARY/FRONT DESK EXECUTIVE - YOUNES POWER SYSTEM NIGERIA

(2014-02 - 2015-08)

• Supported sales teams by ensuring timely execution of sales goals and customer relationship management.
• Prepared and maintained sales records, reports, and other customer-facing documentation.
• Strengthened vendor relationships to ensure the achievement of sales objectives.

B.SC. - ACCOUNTING - UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR (2010)

BASIC CERTIFICATE - LEADERSHIP - DAYSTAR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (DLA) (2010)

CERTIFICATION - HUMAN RESOURCES - CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CIPM) (2014)