Adelle Taylor
Sarnia,ON
Summary
As a human Swiss Army Knife and dedicated creative administrator, I master executive and company operations. Beyond the typical administrative role, I bring a creative flair to all my administrative duties. I don’t just manage tasks; I infuse innovation and originality into my approach, finding inventive solutions to streamline operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant, Policies & Projects
Miami Ad School Toronto
08.2023 - Current
- Project manage new programs and launches with my team, ensuring that every team member is aware of their role in a new project
- Manage audits internally
- Work with MTCU (Ontario) and PTIB (British Columbia) to ensure that the organization is in compliance with the requirements of the legislation in each province.
- Maintain records for compliance.
- Submit quarterly KPI reports to MTCU
- Support the development of registrarial policies, guidelines, best practices, process documentation
- Work closely with consultants and manage projects from start to finish
- Create and manage new partnerships with other institutions
- Support the organization from an organizational structural and process to be more efficient
Sr. Executive Assistant & Project Manager
WPP
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked directly with WPP's Country Manager & executive committee to collaborate on how to improve inter company operations and communication.
- Triaged issues before escalation, such as alignment on company policies and inquiries regarding office facilities management.
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of the executive committee.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
- Developed ongoing systems and structures for organizing documents and creative assets for the agency and executives.
- Created internal and external presentation decks and documents for stakeholders
- Project managed all new business activity from RFPs to pitches
Executive Assistant
trevor//peter communications
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Enthusiastically planned & coordinated all trevor//peter culture initiatives and projects including all staff events, company programs, office improvement & changes, internal & external communications and corporate strategies
- Maintained the office environment by working closely with building management and suppliers
- Researched, spearheaded and maintained an improved company Digital Asset Management system
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
Executive Assistant
Sid Lee Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided daily admin support to the executive team, including: President & COO, Vice President and several Managing Partners
- Managed active calendars, executing travel requests, process timesheets & expense reports, and updated and maintained contact databases
- A key coordinator of C2Mtl, a world-renowned creative industry conference held in Montreal annually, attended by over 5,000 local and international industry leaders
- Coordinated public relations regarding internal and client activities in order to promote brand awareness and help manage brand image
- Liaised with local and national media regarding client initiatives
- Planned and organize all internal and external meeting and special event logistics and catering
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting & Drawing
OCAD University
Toronto, ON04.2011
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills used in liaising with executives and clients, with praised recognition of high emotional intelligence
- Proven track record in meeting deadlines efficiently, resolving problems creatively and independently, using initiative to improve processes and working hard to meet organizational objectives in fast-paced creative environments
- Passionate self-starter with a great sense of humour, ruthless prioritization abilities and keen anticipation skills
Timeline
Administrative Assistant, Policies & Projects
Miami Ad School Toronto
08.2023 - Current
Sr. Executive Assistant & Project Manager
WPP
03.2021 - 08.2023
Executive Assistant
trevor//peter communications
04.2018 - 07.2019
Executive Assistant
Sid Lee Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting & Drawing
OCAD University
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