GLORY EKPE

Currently serving as a Virtual Research Assistant, responsible for synthesizing academic resources and designing analytical surveys to support departmental research initiatives.

• Synthesized and organized extensive research from scholarly articles, journals, and publications, enhancing resource accessibility for departmental projects.
• Developed and deployed targeted surveys and questionnaires, utilizing software tools such as Excel, R, and SPSS for data analysis to inform research findings.

Contributed to environmental research by assisting with fieldwork and data preparation for a key environmental protection agency.

• Conducted extensive fieldwork, collecting diverse biological and environmental samples (soil, water, vegetation, wildlife) to support critical environmental studies.
• Prepared comprehensive reports, summaries, and presentations of research findings, facilitating effective communication of environmental data.

Managed comprehensive administrative responsibilities for a team of 20 staff, ensuring operational efficiency and high satisfaction.

• Managed administrative support for 20+ staff, including handling maintenance, incident reports, and confidential information, earning consistent outstanding feedback ratings.
• Tracked critical project milestones, deliverables, and meeting deadlines across multiple initiatives, contributing to their timely completion.

Provided essential administrative and research support to 15 lawyers and over 100 clients within a legal firm.

• Managed administrative operations for 15 lawyers and 100+ clients, optimizing workflow and client service efficiency.
• Performed preliminary legal and factual research for numerous cases, providing critical information to the principal-in-chambers.
• Maintained comprehensive and up-to-date data records for 100+ client files, ensuring accuracy for legal documentation.

Providing virtual administrative support to startup founders and CEOs, leveraging digital tools to enhance operational efficiency.

• Delivering comprehensive virtual administrative support to startup founders and CEOs, utilizing Google Workspace and MS Office to streamline operations and reduce workload.

Collaborated with a team of 30 field workers on a public awareness campaign against drug abuse among youth.

• Collaborated effectively with a team of 30 field workers to support a public awareness campaign, facilitating data flow for initiatives aimed at youth drug prevention.

Research exploring the use of duckweed for phytoremediation of heavy metals in dumpsite leachate, contributing to sustainable environmental solutions.

Peer-reviewed study investigating the dermatological impact of Lemna dump sites on children aged 0-5 years in Calabar metropolis.