Mcmanuel Akpan
Data Entry Specialist & Administrative Support Professional
Abuja, Nigeria · +234 706-***-**** · *************@*****.*** · Open to global remote opportunities PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented and reliable professional with 3+ years of hands-on experience in data entry, administrative support, and client services across remote and on-site environments. Skilled in maintaining accurate records, validating CSV, XML, and structured data formats, and managing high volumes of information with 99%+ accuracy. Proficient in CRM systems (Salesforce, Zendesk), Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace. Proven ability to collaborate across international, remote teams, meet tight deadlines, and uphold strict data privacy and confidentiality standards. Currently pursuing a B.Sc in Cybersecurity, bringing information security awareness directly into data handling workflows.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Data Management & Accuracy
Data Entry & Validation · CSV / XML / JSON Data Formats · Database Record-Keeping · Quality Control
& Error Detection · Document Digitisation · 99%+ Accuracy Track Record Tools & Platforms
Microsoft Excel & Word · Google Sheets & Docs · CRM: Salesforce, Zendesk · Trello / Asana · Slack / Zoom · Google Drive
Administrative & Support
Scheduling & Calendar Coordination · Internal Reporting · Filing & Documentation · Cross-functional Remote Teamwork · Data Privacy & Information Security Awareness PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Administrative Support Specialist BrightEdge Limited, Nigeria (Hybrid)Feb 2025 – Jan 2026
• Provide comprehensive administrative support — scheduling, email correspondence, and documentation
— for a fast-paced operations team.
• Maintain digital and physical filing systems with high accuracy and strict confidentiality standards.
• Perform data entry for billing and inventory records in Excel and internal databases, implementing systematic validation checks that reduced entry errors by 20%.
• Coordinate logistics for team meetings, virtual calls, and external client engagements using Google Calendar and Trello.
• Produce weekly internal reports from structured data sets to support management's operational decision-making.
Data Entry Specialist Artree — Art Investment Company (Remote Contract)Feb 2025 – Feb 2026 1-year fixed-term remote contract, performed concurrently with full-time BrightEdge employment.
• Managed and maintained accurate records of art investment portfolios, artist databases, and transaction histories across internal data management systems with 99%+ accuracy.
• Validated and reconciled large volumes of financial and asset data in CSV and Excel formats, ensuring data integrity across all portfolio records.
• Collaborated asynchronously with cross-functional international teams on data reporting, reconciliation, and audit-trail documentation.
• Digitised and structured archival records of artwork provenance, valuations, and ownership histories into standardised electronic formats — improving retrieval speed and searchability. Data Entry Specialist Infotech Data Services (Remote) Dec 2022 – Dec 2024
• Entered, reviewed, and corrected large volumes of structured data (CSV, Excel, internal databases), maintaining over 99% accuracy across all records.
• Verified source documents for completeness and accuracy prior to entry, identifying and escalating discrepancies to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Led digitisation of physical archives into structured electronic filing systems, cutting estimated retrieval time by 30%.
• Produced monthly operations reports summarising quality metrics and data volume trends to support strategic planning.
• Collaborated with remote team members across multiple time zones, consistently meeting weekly delivery targets.
EDUCATION
B.Sc, Cybersecurity (In Progress) Miva Open University, Nigeria Expected: 2027 Relevant coursework: Network Security, Threat Analysis, Data Protection Principles, Information Security Management.
B.Eng, Agricultural Engineering University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Graduated: 2021 Developed strong analytical, data collection, and technical documentation skills transferable to data management and administrative roles.
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Google Data Analytics Certificate — Google / Coursera, 2023 Data entry, data validation, spreadsheet management, SQL basics, and data-driven decision-making. Cybersecurity Fundamentals — Simplilearn (SkillUp), 2024 Network security, threat identification, data protection principles, and security best practices. Introduction to Data Entry & Office Administration — Alison, 2023 Professional data entry techniques, accuracy methods, and office administration workflows. LANGUAGES
English — Fluent (spoken and written)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.