Mercy Shittu

Mercy Shittu

Administrative And Operations Associate

Lagos, Nigeria

#OpenToWork

About

● Detail-oriented and adaptable professional with experience in digital marketing, client engagement, lead generation, market research, and program coordination. ● Excels in providing exceptional service to clients and meeting job expectations before deadlines. ● Brings strong communication, organisational, research, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for learning, community impact and contributing effectively to organizational goals.

What I'm looking for

I am open to remote opportunities in Virtual Assistance, Sales, Operations, and Program Management. I support businesses and teams by handling administrative tasks, coordinating projects and programs, managing communications and social media, supporting lead generation and follow-ups, and improving day-to-day operations. I’m highly organized, adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working independently and with a team in remote environments while keeping tasks and projects on track.

Experience

Program Coordinator

Jul 2026 – Present

● Planned and developed outreach programmes, including objectives, activities, agendas, schedules, and implementation plans to support effective programme delivery. ● Collaborated with an executive team of over 10 members to coordinate educational programmes, mentorship sessions, tutoring, and student development activities, ensuring smooth execution of events. ● Conducted pre-outreach visits and engaged with school principals to discuss programme plans, activities, and logistics, ensuring alignment with school needs and successful programme delivery.

Program CoordinationOutreach PlanningMentorship Coordination

Future Pathway Initiative

Virtual Assistant and Digital Marketer

Aug 2025 – Present

● Provided administrative and operational support for over 30 clients through calendar management, email handling, data management, and client communication. ● Utilized digital tools such as Google Workspace to organize information, maintain records, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. ● Provided efficient and timely support to ensure individuals met critical deadlines, showcasing strong time management and organizational skills. ● Created and managed social media content to strengthen audience engagement and brand visibility, while monitoring campaign performance and preparing reports to inform digital marketing decisions. ● Conducted market research across real estate, fintech, and food industries, analysing business models, competitors, strengths, bottlenecks, selling points, and opportunities for revenue growth to inform strategic recommendations ● Planned and executed digital advertising campaigns for products and professional services, generating 20 book sales within two weeks and attracting 15+ customers for CV/resume branding services within three weeks.

Digital MarketingSocial Media ManagementMarket Research

Virtual Assistance & Sales Associate

Executive Assistant

May 2025 – Present

● Managed clients’ calendars, scheduled meetings, and coordinated appointments to ensure efficient time management. ● Provided administrative support to clients through the preparation, editing, and formatting of professional documents, including CVs, cover letters, and business correspondence. ● Organized files and maintained accurate documentation using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools.

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeCalendar Management

Asters Administrative Hub

Executive Assistant

Dec 2022 – Dec 2023

● Managing the Director's calendar, appointments, meetings, and preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items. ● Organizing social, welfare, and student engagement events, and maintaining confidential records and important documents. ● Coordinating with student associations, university departments, and external partners. Maintaining confidential records and important documents.

Calendar ManagementEvent CoordinationRecord Keeping

Director of Social Affairs, COLBIOS, FUNAAB

Aforesaid Limited

Carwash Sales Attendant

Mar 2022 – Sep 2022

● Ensured smooth daily operations by attending to and resolving over 30+ customer inquiries, coordinating service requests, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. ● Assisted customers with service selection, processed payments, and maintained accurate records of daily transactions. ● Handled cash transactions, monitored inventory of cleaning supplies, and provided excellent customer service that enhanced customer retention by 80%.

Customer ServiceCash HandlingInventory Management

Aforesaid Limited

Sales Promoter

Mar 2020 – Oct 2020

● Promoted hygiene products by educating customers on proper usage, providing promotional gifts with purchases, and building healthy customer relationships. ● Achieved monthly sales targets by consistently selling at least 10 packs of Hypo toilet cleaner, while accurately recording daily sales and providing timely stock updates. ● Fostered strong customer relationships through direct engagement, product demonstrations, and responsive assistance, contributing to positive customer experiences and repeat purchases.

Sales PromotionCustomer EngagementProduct Demonstration

Hypo Hygiene Products

Education

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

BSc · Biochemistry

2020 – 2024

Certifications

Bavarde Virtual Sales Associate Practitioner Program Certificate

Bavarde

Jul 2026 – No expiry

Jobberman's Build Careers for Workplace Training Certificate

Jobberman

Apr 2026 – No expiry

ALX AFRICA Virtual Assistance Certificate

ALX AFRICA

Sep 2025 – No expiry

Adgenius Hub Digital Marketing Training Certificate

Adgenius Hub

Aug 2025 – No expiry

National Association of Ogun State Students Certificate of Service

National Association of Ogun State Students

Jun 2024 – No expiry

Mastercard Foundation Entrepreneurship and Small Business Training Certificate

Mastercard Foundation

May 2024 – No expiry

Skills

CommunicationNotionLead GenerationProject CoordinationGoogle WorkspaceCustomer Relationship

Languages

Yoruba (Limited working proficiency)English (Full professional proficiency)