ABIGAIL ALLOYE
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 6 years of experience supporting senior executives, leading cross-functional teams, and managing complex projects in nonprofit, financial, and academic settings. Expert in strategic planning, executive communication, and operational coordination. Proven ability to align team activities with organizational strategy, drive high-quality execution, and foster inclusive, collaborative environments. Adept at managing multiple priorities, optimizing processes, and engaging diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General
African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA)
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Managed day-to-day coordination of team activities, supporting workflows and ensuring operational rhythm for a multinational organization.
- Tracked and drove timely completion of key deliverables, following up on action items to maintain momentum across workstreams.
- Developed and monitored progress on portfolio-level deliverables; created high-quality documents, reports, and presentations for executive leadership.
- Planned and coordinated logistics for international conferences, complex meetings, and high-level presentations, including scheduling, materials preparation, facilitation, and post-event follow-up.
- Served as a communications liaison, maintaining portfolio-level information, and supporting the assessment of strategic opportunities in collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Fostered cross-portfolio coordination by sharing information, identifying areas of overlap, and surfacing opportunities for alignment.
- Successfully organized multiple high-profile international events, engaging Vice Chancellors and Deputy Vice Chancellors from across Africa and Europe.
- Recognized as a focal contact for major research initiatives, enhancing collaboration across diverse teams.
Client Service Representative – Prime Brokerage Team
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported senior executive teams and investment committees by delivering timely, strategic client presentations, and reports.
- Built and maintained relationships with hedge fund clients, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Monitored and improved operational processes, contributing to more efficient workflows and superior client outcomes.
Client Service Representative - Futures and Options Team
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed institutional client relationships, ensuring compliance, and supporting adoption of new financial reporting tools.
- Led process improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced service efficiency, and improved decision-making metrics for senior management.
Credit Manager
Adipa Microfinance
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Assessed creditworthiness, implemented risk mitigation strategies, and developed policies to improve loan recovery.
- Conducted financial analysis and stakeholder reporting, supporting executive decision-making.
- Reduced bad debts by nearly 50% through implementation of stringent recovery policies.
National Service Personnel (Operations)
BF Energy and Properties Ltd
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Supported business operations and administration, updated procedures for audit compliance, and supervised property management.
Education
MA - International Relations
The University of Warwick
Coventry, UK01.2017
BA Hons. - Philosophy and Sociology
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana01.2012
Skills
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Strategic Planning & Process Optimization
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Event & Meeting Logistics Management
- Data Analysis & Decision Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AI Tools & Project management platforms
Leadership And Affiliations
- Focal Contact Person, ARUA Secretariat – CoRE Initiative
- Steering Committee Member, Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence
- Local Organizing Committee Member, ARUA International Biennial Conferences
- Drama Club Public Relations Officer
Certifications And Recognition
- ISTQB-BCS Foundation Certificate in Software Testing, 2017
- Employee of the Year, Adipa Microfinance, 2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General
African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA)
01.2021 - 01.2025
Client Service Representative – Prime Brokerage Team
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
07.2019 - 01.2020
Client Service Representative - Futures and Options Team
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
12.2018 - 06.2019
Credit Manager
Adipa Microfinance
04.2014 - 10.2015
National Service Personnel (Operations)
BF Energy and Properties Ltd
10.2012 - 07.2013
MA - International Relations
The University of Warwick
BA Hons. - Philosophy and Sociology
University of Ghana
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