Benjamin Dashom

Early-career administrative and executive support professional with hands-on experience across government and higher-education environments, including direct support to senior leadership at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). Experienced in office administration, records management, correspondence handling, memo drafting, document digitization, budget preparation, executive assistance, stakeholder communication, and assessment coordination. Demonstrated ability to manage 6+ departmental correspondences daily, prepare weekly honorarium budgets for approximately 8 resource persons, support assessment administration for 96 Senior Executive Course participants, and identify a records-management error affecting 45 student records.

Brings strong attention to detail, organizational judgment, communication skills, and leadership experience, supported by advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital productivity tools. Seeking opportunities in administration, executive assistance, operations, customer support, and related professional roles.

Administrative Intern, Department of Studies - NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES (NIPSS) - Kuru, Plateau State, Nigeria

(2025-07 - 2025-10)

• Managed the filing and internal disbursement of 6+ departmental correspondences daily, supporting timely movement and organization of official communications.
• Prepared weekly honorarium budgets for approximately 8 resource persons, supporting financial planning and administrative coordination within the Department of Studies.
• Supported day-to-day administrative operations under the Chief Administrative Officer, handling documentation, correspondence, filing, and general office requirements.
• Assisted with the digitization of key institutional documents, contributing to improved accessibility and preservation of administrative records.
• Provided direct administrative support to the Director of Studies, serving as her assistant for approximately two weeks and supporting daily executive activities.
• Assisted in administering an assessment involving 96 participants of Senior Executive Course 47 (SEC 47), helping coordinate the testing process and participant administration.
• Drafted official memoranda and other departmental correspondence for internal and institutional communication.
• Responded to departmental administrative requirements across filing, documentation, correspondence, and general office operations.

Volunteer Administrative Assistant, Departmental Office - MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY - Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Nigeria

(2025-10 - 2026-07)

• Provided administrative support to the Head of Department, including drafting departmental memoranda and organizing official documents.
• Sorted, arranged, and maintained departmental files and records to support efficient office operations.
• Assisted with basic troubleshooting of departmental equipment, including printers and desktop computers, helping minimize interruptions to routine activities.
• Supported day-to-day departmental administration and responded to operational requirements as needed.

Office Assistant / Work-Study, University Registry - MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY - Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Nigeria

(2025-03 - 2025-07)

• Managed the filing, organization, and documentation of student and staff records within the University Registry.
• Identified a major records-management error involving 45 Microbiology students across multiple academic levels whose files had been incorrectly classified under the College of Allied Health Sciences instead of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, helping restore accurate departmental record classification.
• Processed and dispatched official memoranda and correspondence, supporting communication between the Registry and university stakeholders.
• Served as a liaison between students and the Registrar's office, helping communicate student concerns and facilitate administrative follow-up.
• Supported routine Registry operations through records maintenance, document organization, filing, and general office administration.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History and International Studies - MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY (2026-07)