David Bassey Email & Phone Number

Lagos State, Nigeria

Provide sophisticated calendar management for CEO. Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements. Act as a liaison and provide support to the Board of Directors. Arrange and handle all logistics for Board meetings and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes. Adhere to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in by laws regarding Board matters.Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including: assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports.Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s style and organization policy. Work closely with the CEO and Partners to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated. Anticipate CEO’s needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.Complete projects by assigning work to appropriate staff, including the Executive Team, on behalf of the CEO. Manage all aspects of organization’s office services. Evaluate and assist in developing office policies and procedures for improved work flow and anticipate future needs.

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Managed sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion especially decisions directly impacting the global operations of the company.Sustained a daily calendar of meetings and events.Prepared Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, agendas, reports, special projects and other documents in support of objectives for the organization.Arranged travel and accommodations for executives. Prepared expense reports.Screened incoming telephone calls; take and deliver accurate messages; respond to requests by gathering and providing information and referring non-routine calls to the appropriate staff.Exhibited excellent communication and time management skills as well as proven ability to meet deadlines; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; performs additional duties as assigned by executives.Drafted and prepared correspondence for internal announcements, board meetings, and organizations that the executive is involved with.Managed the Executive's contactsAssisted in preparing and managing presentations and decks.Responsive to emails/texts/phone calls, with contact outside normal business hours.Welcomed the Executive’s guests by greeting them, in person or on the phone; answering or directing inquiries. Used discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment to handle C-Level matters.Represented the organisation and the Executive in a positive light through great follow-through skills and sound judgment.Conserved the Executive's time by reading, researching, collecting and analyzing information as needed, in advance. Completed adhoc projects as assigned – such as personal events and/or family needs.Organized complex calendars and schedules; resolving any scheduling issues