Valerie Chiamaka Amaza

Valerie Chiamaka Amaza

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Operations & Business Development Manager
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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    Founder/Lead Consultant
    Ayva Consults
    Oct 2025 - Current (11 months)
    Built and launched a fully operational travel and student recruitment consultancy from the ground up, onboarding 23 clients and 11 institutional and service provider partnerships within the first few months of operation. Achieved a 97% visa application success rate, with an average processing turnaround of 1–2 business days, contingent on complete documentation, by designing efficient documentation workflows and maintaining proactive embassy liaison. Developed and managed end-to-end operational systems covering client acquisition, needs assessment, application processing, visa coordination, flight and hotel bookings, and service delivery tracking. Oversee all vendor relationships, partner agreements, and compliance requirements, ensuring
  • Global University Systems
    Business Development Manager public Remote experience
    Global University Systems
    Sep 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 2 months)
    Served as the primary African representative for the Medical University of the Americas, leading all recruitment and outreach efforts targeting African students across the continent. Recruited and placed 47 students into Caribbean medical universities in less than 12 months, directly contributing to regional enrollment targets. Built and managed a network of 40+ agency partnerships across Africa, overseeing partner performance, compliance, and engagement. Grew institutional visibility of the Medical University of the Americas in Nigeria by 24% within one year through targeted outreach, events, and strategic positioning. Planned and executed over 36 in-person and virtual events, including education fairs, webinars, school visits, and sta
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    Business Development/Country Manager
    Student Connect
    Nov 2021 - Sep 2025 (3 years 11 months)
    Led all national operations for Student Connect Nigeria, overseeing a team of 8 staff and achieving significantly lower employee turnover than the previous incumbent through structured HR systems, mentorship, and team development. Drove a 68% increase in student enrollment into UK, Canadian, US, and European universities, contributing directly to the organisation's strongest period of growth in Nigeria. Built 20+ institutional partnerships with secondary and tertiary institutions across Nigeria from scratch, creating sustainable recruitment pipelines that outlasted individual campaigns. Organised and managed large-scale recruitment events, including an Abuja education fair hosting 26 international university representatives and over 311 p
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    Administrative Officer I
    Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
    Aug 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 4 months)
    Coordinated administrative and logistical support for departmental activities, ensuring compliance with government policies and smooth day-to-day operations. Managed staff records, contracts, and payroll documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in line with civil service regulations. Oversaw procurement processes and vendor relationships and ensured the timely delivery of goods and services. Supported asset and inventory management, maintaining updated records of office equipment, vehicles, and supplies for accountability. Assisted in the organisation of official events, trainings, and workshops, handling logistics such as venue setup, travel arrangements, and materials preparation. Prepared reports, memos, and corresponden
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    Sales Manager, Officer Manager and HR Coordinator
    Constrix Real Estate Development Ltd.
    Jun 2015 - Aug 2019 (4 years 3 months)
    Served as primary liaison between the CEO and the Board of Directors, coordinating board communications and managing sensitive legal, financial, and personal documentation with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality. Led HR functions, implementing strategies aligned with company objectives, which improved team alignment and performance across departments. Acted as the primary HR contact for employee relations, overseeing hiring, onboarding, and compliance with labour laws to maintain a positive and compliant workplace culture. Streamlined administrative operations by managing office resources, vendor relations, and facilities to support an efficient work environment. Maintained detailed and up-to-date employee records and c
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    Executive Assistant to the CEO
    Nevada Global Resources Ltd.
    Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 (9 months)
    Provided comprehensive executive support to the CEO, managing a dynamic calendar of internal and external engagements, travel logistics, speaking engagements, and stakeholder meetings with precision and discretion. Coordinated complex domestic and international travel itineraries, including flight bookings, accommodation, ground transportation, and detailed briefing materials ahead of each trip. Handled sensitive legal, financial, and personal documentation on behalf of the CEO, maintaining strict confidentiality and ensuring secure management of all executive records. Prepared and formatted internal and external communications, including memos, reports, emails, and presentations for executive and stakeholder audiences. Supervised the p
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    Registry Assistant
    FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board
    Jan 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 10 months)
    • Ensured a properly maintained and updated filing system • Received incoming mails and dispatched outgoing mails • Managed all databases and records.
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    Corp Member (Motor License Unit)
    Directorate of Road Traffic Services (NYSC)
    Nov 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 1 month)
    • Renewed and issued out Vehicle Licenses, Road Worthiness' Hackney Permits and Learners' Permits • Registered and issued out plate numbers to vehicle owners • Documented and recorded daily work progress in the unit
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    Master's in Public Administration.
    Nasarawa State University Keffi
    Sep 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 2 months)
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    Bachelor's Degree
    Madonna University Okija
    Oct 2007 - Sep 2011 (4 years)