EKENE IBAKU

Executive and Administrative Operations Professional | AI-Augmented Productivity

Abuja, NG.

About

Remote-ready Executive and Administrative Operations Professional with over 5 years of experience supporting senior executives in high-pressure environments, leveraging AI-augmented tools to drive significant efficiency gains. Proven ability to reduce document retrieval time by 80% and drafting time by 75%, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing productivity and accuracy in critical administrative functions within federal institutions.

Work

National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)

|

Executive Personal Secretary to the Deputy Director

Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

→

Summary

Managed comprehensive administrative and secretarial needs for the Deputy Director, leveraging AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and document quality.

Highlights

Co-developed the unit's annual operational work plan with the Deputy Director, utilizing AI frameworks like Claude and Gemini to research key parameters and refine workflows, securing full execution approval.

Prepared error-free summary reports and regulatory documents in Word and Google Docs, leveraging editGPT to enhance clarity, structure, and accuracy.

Served as a critical communication hub for the executive office, effectively routing interdepartmental messages, drafting official correspondence, and ensuring timely follow-up on time-sensitive matters.

Captured detailed meeting minutes using AI voice recorder and transcription tools, producing structured summary reports that documented decisions, action points, and commitments.

Designed visually clear and content-rich executive briefing presentations in PowerPoint, leveraging AI tools to enhance visual clarity and content structure.

National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)

|

Administrative and Field Operations Assistant

Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

→

Summary

Provided administrative and field operations support, streamlining documentation and enhancing data management for compliance activities.

Highlights

Maintained and reorganized the unit's digital filing system, encompassing over 20 active compliance case files, significantly improving accessibility for audits and internal reviews.

Supported the development of an ACReSAL funding proposal valued at over $500,000 (₩650,000,000), contributing to operational research and AI-optimized budget documentation for submission.

Accompanied the field operations team on inspection visits to industrial, commercial, and public sites across the Federal Capital Territory, ensuring accurate data collection.

Completed on-site inspection checklists and field data forms, accurately recording compliance observations under supervising officer direction.

Prepared post-visit inspection summaries using Google NotebookLM and Copilot, streamlining drafting workflows for faster review and submission of critical reports.

Supreme Court of Nigeria (SCN)

|

Executive Personal Secretary to the Deputy Director

Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria

→

Summary

Delivered comprehensive personal and executive support, managing critical office functions and driving significant improvements in output and efficiency.

Highlights

Designed and implemented structured digital filing systems, improving record organization and enabling rapid document retrieval, resulting in an 80% reduction in retrieval time.

Partnered with the Deputy Director on annual staff welfare budgets exceeding $30,000 (₩40,000,000) per cycle across four seasonal distributions, ensuring full responsibility for cost accuracy.

Drafted official notices, memos, and high-level documents in Microsoft Word, adhering to strict court formatting and confidentiality protocols, leveraging Grammarly and QuillBot for clarity.

Managed the Deputy Director's meeting schedule using Microsoft To Do, issuing advance reminders and tracking task completion to ensure seamless coordination.

Acted as the primary point of contact for the executive office, effectively welcoming staff, visitors, and legal professionals, and accurately relaying messages.

Education

University of Abuja

Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Geography and Environmental Management

Awards

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Scholarship Award

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)

Languages

English

Certificates

No-Code/Low-Code AI Automation

Loubby AI Learn

Nestlé E-Learning Resilience Training

Nestlé Nigeria

In-Demand IT/Digital Skills Training

Digital Witch Support Community

Digital Portfolio and Web Presence

Techpatriate Global Resources

Project Management in International Development

Dataville Research LLC

Professional Communication and Emotional Intelligence

Jobberman Nigeria

Airline Ticketing and Reservation

Universal School of Aviation, Abuja

Skills

Executive and Administrative Support

Executive and Administrative Support, Confidential and Discreet Information Management, Correspondence Management, Document Review and Report Preparation, Compliance Documentation and Audit Preparation, Research and Analysis, Remote Collaboration and Async Communication, Time and Priority Management.

Scheduling and Logistics

Calendar and Scheduling Management, Meeting Documentation and Minutes, Travel, Event, and Logistics Management.

Digital Management

AI-Augmented Workflows and Tools, Digital Filing and Records Management, Budget Preparation and Verification, Procurement and Vendor Communication.

AI-Augmented Productivity Tools

Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini.

Project and Task Management Tools

Asana, ClickUp, Notion, Microsoft To Do.

Office Productivity Suites

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, WPS Office.

Communication Tools

Teams, Zoom, Slack, Loom.

Design Tools

Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Visme.

Cloud Storage

Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive.

CRM Systems

Salesforce, HubSpot.

Typing Speed

56 WPM with 98.3% accuracy.