Unwujo Friday

I possess over 18 years of cumulative professional experience spanning reputable law firm and banking institutions. I currently serve at Sims Nigeria Limited, one of Nigeria's foremost consumer electronics companies, where I provide comprehensive executive and administrative support to the Chairman. Throughout my career, I have developed strong expertise in executive administration, business analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and project management.

I am adept at assessing business realities, identifying strategic opportunities, and providing insights that support informed decision-making and value creation. I have also successfully coordinated several project committees across different levels, ensuring effective collaboration, timely execution, and achievement of set objectives within stipulated timelines. I am a highly resourceful, organized, and results-oriented professional with a proven ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, maintain confidentiality, and deliver high-quality results with exceptional attention to detail.

Business Support/Senior Executive Assistant to the Chairman - Sims Nigeria Limited

(2022)

• Manage the Chairman's calendar, meetings, appointments, and engagements. Coordinate information flow to and from the Chairman's office. Prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Liaise with the Managing Director/CEO, Directors, and senior management on behalf of the Chairman. Follow up on management decisions and ensure agreed actions are implemented. Monitor deadlines and provide progress updates to the Chairman.
• Assist the Chairman in monitoring the company's strategic priorities and objectives. Conduct research and provide relevant information to support decision-making. Track major business initiatives and strategic projects.
• Coordinate engagements with major dealers, distributors, suppliers, and strategic partners. Prepare the Chairman for meetings with key stakeholders. Maintain appropriate records of important stakeholder engagements and commitments.
• Assist in monitoring sales performance across branches, dealers, and distribution channels. Prepare periodic summaries on sales targets, inventory levels, and market performance. Highlight significant variances, risks, and opportunities to the Chairman.
• Track special projects assigned by the Chairman. Maintain an action tracker showing responsibilities, deadlines, and status. Escalate delays or non-compliance promptly.
• Support the Chairman in monitoring inventory, warehouse operations, and product availability. Follow up on issues relating to stock movement, obsolete/damaged products, and inventory reconciliation. Monitor major supply-chain and logistics concerns requiring executive attention. Monitor significant customer complaints, warranty issues, and service-centre performance.
• Assist with preparation for Board and management meetings. Coordinate Board papers, minutes, resolutions and action points where required. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive corporate information.

Senior Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner and Six (6) other Senior Partners of the Firm - Jackson, Etti & Edu (Law Firm)

(2019 - 2021)

• Facilitate effective and timely communication on behalf of the Managing Partner with Clients and other parties.
• Provide calendar management for the Managing Partner and the Senior Partners of the Firm; this includes daily meeting agendas and scheduling.
• Assist the Managing Partner in prioritizing his day, including meetings, appointments, correspondence, and other important tasks, ensuring he stays on schedule.
• Oversee the production of legal documents, coordinating with internal teams and external parties as necessary.
• Coordinate logistics for legal meetings, conferences, and events, preparing materials, arranging catering, and coordinating travel as needed.
• Maintain an effective filing system for legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare and draft documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to appropriate standards.
• Provide secretarial duties to various committee meetings.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key industry players.

Principal Executive Assistant to the Executive Director (Lagos and West Directorate) - Keystone Bank Limited

(2013 - 2019)

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the Executive Director; this includes managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Hold Focus meetings with the Heads, Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Divisional Heads in the Directorate to determine weekly performance on the various business lines.
• Anchor Monthly Performance Review (MPR) Session for the Branches in Lagos and West Directorate, noting all the deliverables and commitments to ensure compliance.
• Monitor the Directorate's classified risk assets farmed out to recovery agents. Weekly rendition of classified and loan loss reports.
• Anticipate the administrative needs of the Executive Director and bring together appropriate people and resources to support and drive the achievement of deliverables.
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Executive Director, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Work closely and effectively with the Executive Director to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up appropriately.
• Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgment letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the Executive Director's ability to effectively coordinate the Divisions in the Directorate.
• Participate as an adjunct member of the Executive Team, including assisting in scheduling meetings, attending all meetings, and taking minutes.

Executive Assistant to the Zonal Head/Zonal Administrative Officer - Oceanic Bank International Plc. (Now Eco Bank)

(2008-02 - 2013-02)

• Generate Monthly Performance Report (MPR) of all the Branches in the Region. Oversee the activities and review the performance of Branches in the Region.
• System Application Program (SAP) Administration.
• Procure office stationery and equipment. Post back-office transactions via SAP Module.
• Maintain adequate records of store items via SAP Module.
• Process and payment of utility rates and levies (PHCN, Water Bill, Telephone Bills, Land Use charges).
• Assist in Budget Preparation and allocations of Branches in the Region. Review monthly operational expenses of all the locations.
• Record proceedings of meetings of Branch Managers in the Region. Process incoming and outgoing mails. Type important documents.
• Maintain adequate records of staff in the Region (e.g. Annual Leave, deployment, welfare and general activities of staff in the group). Organize Orientation/training for Branches at the Region.
• Maintain an effective document and filing management system.
• Keep an up-to-date and accurate diary, schedule of important company activities and events, and update the Regional Head on changes as may be required.
• Make necessary travel arrangements/hotel reservations for the ZH and other Bank Executives and liaise with appointed Travel Agents and Airlines as appropriate.

Principal Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner - Balogun Badejo & Co. (Audit Firm)

(2007-04 - 2008-01)

• Compile audited reports from various branches; update clients on the progress of their reports; Coordinate the secretaries in the production of the reports.
• Record proceedings of meetings of the Partnership Board, maintain effective documents, and file in the management system of the Managing Partner. Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Make necessary travel arrangements for all the Partners and other Senior Executives of the Firm and keep the proper itinerary of the Managing Partner.
• Attend to inquiries via phone calls and emails and ensure smooth running of the office of the Managing Partner.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) - Public Administration and Management - Lagos State University (2009)

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Secretarial Administration and Management - Kaduna Polytechnic (2001)

National Diploma (OND) - Secretarial Administration and Management - Kogi State Polytechnic (1996)

Diploma - Desktop Publishing (2003)