Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
A Little About me
References
Timeline
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AIMEE VANDERVENNEN

Victoria,BC

Summary

Experienced administrative professional with over 15 years of experience in fostering excellent client and team relations and navigating complex challenges, including leading teams through the COVID-19 pandemic with minimal losses. Demonstrates a strong aptitude for managing schedules, resources, and staff development. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and a talent for creating positive, productive work environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor, Membership

Robert Lee YMCA
Vancouver, BC
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Led a team adaptively through the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining morale and operational continuity.
  • Drove membership growth through strategic engagement initiatives,
    significantly expanding community reach.
  • Fostered a collaborative team environment, enhancing staff cohesion and performance.
  • Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
  • Created online training materials and conducted bi-monthly video group trainings on Teams for all new staff as apart of onboarding process.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service and respect for company policies.
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.

Team Leader, Membership

Greater Vancouver YMCA
Vancouver, BC
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Ensured compliance with company policies related to safety, security, and privacy regulations.
  • Supported implementation of ever changing Provincial policies during COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Developed, organized and delivered training sessions for all employees on new CRM database and departmental best practices.
  • Provided leadership, training, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various brach programs and processes.
  • Supported various membership engagement events; ie. wine & cheese night, holiday scavenger hunts, heart wall, and fitness challenges.

Team Leader Membership Services and Sales

YMCA-YWCA Downtown
Victoria, BC
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted the Membership Sales Supervisor with training, coaching, and recognition of volunteers and staff
  • Monitored the commitment to service excellence by role modelling and maintaining YMCA customer service standards
  • Responsible for the over-all security of all cash and credit transactions for the Membership Sales and Service area
  • Promoted the benefits of membership to existing and potential members
  • Developed relationships to enhance service levels and member appreciation of value
  • Implemented and practiced effective health, safety, security and risk management policies and procedures
  • Contributed as a member of the leadership team in the operation of the Centre
  • Served as the Building Supervisor/Duty Manager as required
  • Provided leadership with the Strong Kids Campaign and helped in raising $5,000 at the spin-a-thon event.

Wedding Facility Co-ordinator

Church of Our Lord
Victoria, BC
09.2016 - 12.2020
  • Responded to rental inquiries, provided tours for potential couples, completed bookings and assisted with coordinating both wedding rehearsal and ceremony.

Membership Services and Sales Representative and Duty Manager

YMCA-YWCA Downtown
Victoria, BC
06.2017 - 02.2019
  • Assisted in acquisition and sales of new members, as well as built relationships with existing members to promote retention while delivering exemplary customer service.
  • Maintained knowledge of programs and facility details to share with new an existing members.
  • Provided a safe and well maintained exercise space which was accessible to all people, upheld policy, and de-escalate conflicts professionally when needed.

Store Supervisor and Post Office Supervisor

Rexall Cook St Village
Victoria, BC
04.2016 - 06.2017

Within Postal Outlet:

  • Provided leadership and training to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of department programs and processes.
  • Monitored stock levels and identified ordering needs and audited incoming shipments against purchase orders to verify accuracy and quality standards are met.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies related to safety, security, and privacy regulations.

Within store:

  • Safely and securely opened and closed store as one of the Key Holders
  • Provided excellent customer service as a cashier.
  • Supported Sales team with Supervisory overrides and resolution of customer conflicts.

Camp Intern

Camp Squeah
Hope, BC
08.2015 - 04.2016
  • Provided outdoor education and team building to school age children as well adults.
  • Assisted in organizing daily and overnight trips into the wilderness
  • Planned, advertised and staffed a two week spring break day program for school aged children.

Front Line Worker

Independent Living and Housing Society (ILHS)
Victoria, BC
01.2009 - 06.2015
  • I worked for ILHS from 2008- 2011 and then again from 2014-2015. I worked mostly on call, but did hold a few short term, full time contracts as well.
  • Delivered all levels of personal and home care in a safe and respectful manner to the clients that lived in each of the seven houses.
  • Supported many clients with diverse abilities ensuring they could live a fulfilled life within their local communities.
  • I was able to work efficiently in a team or by myself and had to keep a detailed log of all activities daily.

Microfilm Unit Representative

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
Victoria, BC
12.2014 - 04.2015
  • Securely collected and stored all documents, traffic violations, and accident reports that were delivered to the department.
  • Operated various office equipment such as Microfische scanners, printers.
  • Maintained data spreadsheet and organizing incoming requests.

Call Centre Representative

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
Victoria, BC
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Assisted the general public by responding to general enquiries regarding driver licensing
  • Answered incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to every customer.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions for future reference.
  • Worked closely with other departments within the driver licensing business area to provide assistance to ICBC customers
  • Assisted customers to schedule driving road tests and appointments, as well as resolving licensing conflicts with the Road Safety BC.
  • Received a Word Class Distinction for excellent customer service

Cashier and Postal Worker

Village Card Shoppe and Postal Outlet
Victoria, BC
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Received and processed incoming mail, supported customers needs in the store, and safely closed up at the end of the day.
  • Able to work cohesively with both coworkers, and external Postal Workers.

Education

Standard First Aid- CPR level C -

Red Cross
Vancouver
04-2024

Resident Care Aide Certificate -

CAMOSUN COLLEGE
01.2008

Dogwood certificate -

VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL
01.2006

Skills

  • Exemplary customer service and care in a face to face setting and also over the telephone
  • Proficient in Conflict Resolution
  • Dedicated to building intentional community within customers and staffing team where appropriate
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Teams, and quickly learns new programs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Average 45 wpm
  • Self-starter that can work without much supervision
  • Able to set priorities and adjust accordingly
  • Good analytical and troubleshooting skills

Accomplishments

  • Sharing and Caring Award - YMCA of Greater Vancouver 2021
  • Word Class Distinction for excellent customer service - ICBC 2012
  • Pat Wong Award for excellence in care - Camosun College 2008
  • Human Services Award - Victoria High School 2006

A Little About me

I am a creative,  kind, and inclusive community driven person.  I am hard working and trustworthy. I believe in the importance of supporting your local small businesses and am always on board to celebrate the success of any one who is trying. I am an encourager, a supporter, and one who will speak into those quiet spaces (if necessary). Lastly, I am the owner of a silly black lab cross, who gets me out in the community and lets me meet all sorts of neat people, which is fun!

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supervisor, Membership

Robert Lee YMCA
09.2021 - 05.2024

Team Leader, Membership

Greater Vancouver YMCA
01.2020 - 09.2021

Team Leader Membership Services and Sales

YMCA-YWCA Downtown
02.2019 - 12.2020

Membership Services and Sales Representative and Duty Manager

YMCA-YWCA Downtown
06.2017 - 02.2019

Wedding Facility Co-ordinator

Church of Our Lord
09.2016 - 12.2020

Store Supervisor and Post Office Supervisor

Rexall Cook St Village
04.2016 - 06.2017

Camp Intern

Camp Squeah
08.2015 - 04.2016

Microfilm Unit Representative

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
12.2014 - 04.2015

Call Centre Representative

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
06.2011 - 06.2012

Front Line Worker

Independent Living and Housing Society (ILHS)
01.2009 - 06.2015

Cashier and Postal Worker

Village Card Shoppe and Postal Outlet
01.2006 - 01.2008

Standard First Aid- CPR level C -

Red Cross

Resident Care Aide Certificate -

CAMOSUN COLLEGE

Dogwood certificate -

VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL
AIMEE VANDERVENNEN