Damilola Sijuwade

About

I’m a meticulous Virtual Executive Assistant with 4+ years supporting C-level executives across legal and professional services. I excel at calendar and project management, document drafting, client relations, and confidential operations. My background as a trained attorney informs my professional approach and discretion, helping executives reduce decision fatigue and drive efficiency and revenue growth. Most recently, I led multiple projects at Brooks Partners with Asana-based workflows delivering 95% on-time delivery, implemented new document management workflows, and streamlined calendars for the CEO, while supporting cross-department collaboration. I’ve previously enhanced client onboarding and engagement at Law Office of Rebecca Oliver, and supported legal processes at Resolution Law Firm, Ibidapo-Adebajo & Co, and Yusuf Ali & Co. I adapt quickly, communicate clearly, and always aim to exceed expectations.

Experience

• Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator to the CEO · Brooks Partners09-01-2024 –

  Led and coordinated multiple projects using Asana for task tracking, achieving 95% on-time delivery of key initiatives. Implemented new document management workflows, optimized executive calendars, and provided high-level administrative support to the CEO. Improved inter-departmental communication and ensured strategic initiatives were actioned efficiently. Introduced automated client information-gathering system and enhanced workflow via Asana and Slack integration; supported revenue growth through improved client onboarding and engagement.

• Legal Counsel · C.S. Nkana & Associates07-01-2024 –

  Provided legal counsel, contract review and drafting, and governance support. Maintained confidentiality and advised leadership on regulatory and compliance matters; collaborated with stakeholders on risk assessment and strategic decisions.

• Virtual Executive Assistant to the CEO · Law Office of Rebecca Oliver01-01-2022 – 07-01-2024

  Introduced automated client information-gathering systems; enhanced workflow via Asana and Slack integration; managed case files, client communications, and scheduling. Supported revenue growth through improved client onboarding and engagement. Executed comprehensive executive support, calendar management, document drafting and review, case management, research and preparation, and confidentiality.

• Legal Associate / Executive Assistant · Resolution Law Firm08-01-2021 – 04-01-2022

  Managed logistics and correspondence between departments, improved communication flow, drafted and reviewed contracts, and supported legal processes and client engagements. Also contributed to legalization/attestation tasks, filing licenses and permits, and court-related activities.

• Legal Counsel · Ibidapo-Adebajo and Co10-01-2020 – 08-01-2021

  Took lead during court hearings, prepared court processes, drafted contracts and other legal documents, and participated in client meetings; involved in trademark/patent registrations and land-related activities.

• Associate Lawyer · Yusuf Ali & Co01-01-2017 – 12-01-2017

  Provided legal research support, assisted in court appearances and drafting, and contributed to case management tasks.

Education

• Olabisi Onabanjo University (O.O.U)PGD, Law
• Nigerian Law SchoolBL, Law
• Obafemi Awolowo UniversityLL.B, Law

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