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ADANNIA A. NNACHETTA

Lagos,Nigeria

Summary

Over a decade of experience in executive support, corporate law, and risk management, specializing in streamlining operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing business processes. Proficient in contract negotiation, financial risk assessment, and strategic implementation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant/Management Secretary

Dredging International Services Nigeria Ltd (DEME)
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Coordinated and streamlined executive scheduling for over 30 high-priority meetings monthly, resulting in 100% alignment with strategic business objectives and enhancing time management efficiency by 25%
  • Led project scheduling and logistics for corporate initiatives worth over $10M, improving delivery timelines by 30%
  • Enhanced executive decision-making by drafting and distributing 20+ reports, agendas, and meeting minutes quarterly, ensuring 100% compliance with corporate governance standards
  • Handled confidential information and documents with discretion and maintain their proper organization
  • Reduced executive travel expenses by 15% by negotiating vendor contracts and optimizing domestic and international travel arrangements

Credit Control Officer (Risk Management)

Keystone Bank Limited
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Conducted risk assessments for over $100 million in loan applications annually in compliance with bank policies and reducing financial exposure by 28%
  • Decreased default rates by 18% through in-depth credit risk analysis, borrower profiling, and due diligence.
  • Generated and presented 50+ credit risk reports monthly to the Board of Directors, improving strategic decision-making.

Legal Counsel

Fidelity Bank Plc
02.2016 - 03.2022
  • Managed over 100 mortgage registration files monthly across all 36 states, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and enhancing processing speed by 30%
  • Collaborated with the Bank's Project Management team to upgrade the digital Shareportal, reducing processing time by 40% and improving document accessibility for 500+ legal cases annually
  • Trained onboarding team members on securities documentation and regulatory compliance, increasing team efficiency by 25%

Legal Counsel

Ajumogobia & Okeke
04.2013 - 12.2013
  • Provided strategic legal guidance to internal and external clients by researching and interpreting global laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Fostered strong client relationships through effective communication, facilitating mutually beneficial resolutions.
  • Represented interests of clients in negotiations with regulators, external counsel and public authorities.

Legal Counsel

George Etomi & Partners
02.2012 - 11.2012
  • Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
  • Managed corporate-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow, and logistical preparation for complex transactional closings.
  • Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.

Executive Assistant

Etisalat Nigeria (now 9Mobile)
04.2010 - 12.2011
  • Managed the Head of Strategy & Business Development’s schedule, coordinating meetings and travel via Microsoft Outlook for maximum productivity.
  • Coordinated meeting, travel, accommodation, and fleet logistics for department members, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Optimized departmental filing and office systems, maintaining organization and improving workflow through weekly reviews.
  • Conducted market research and analysis, delivering monthly and quarterly strategy reports that informed key business decisions

Education

Master of Laws - International Business Law

Queen Mary, University of London (Paris Campus)
United Kingdom
12.2015

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Nigerian Law School
Abuja, Nigeria
12-2010

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
07.2007

High School Diploma -

Loyola Jesuit College
Abuja, Nigeria
07.2003

Skills

  • Executive Scheduling & Task Coordination
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Canva
  • Legal Compliance & Corporate Governance
  • Process Improvement & Optimization
  • Google Workspace
  • AI & Automation Tools

Certification

  • Certificate in Data Protecting Training
  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • French Language proficiency (Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Executive Assistant/Management Secretary

Dredging International Services Nigeria Ltd (DEME)
03.2024 - 10.2024

Credit Control Officer (Risk Management)

Keystone Bank Limited
04.2022 - 03.2024

Legal Counsel

Fidelity Bank Plc
02.2016 - 03.2022

Legal Counsel

Ajumogobia & Okeke
04.2013 - 12.2013

Legal Counsel

George Etomi & Partners
02.2012 - 11.2012

Executive Assistant

Etisalat Nigeria (now 9Mobile)
04.2010 - 12.2011

Master of Laws - International Business Law

Queen Mary, University of London (Paris Campus)

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Nigerian Law School

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of Wolverhampton

High School Diploma -

Loyola Jesuit College

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