Allison Leslie
ORANGEVILLE,ON
Summary
Professional Administrative Assistant with extensive experience in administrative functions and office management. Known for reliability and adapting to dynamic work environments. Excellent organizational abilities and collaborative mindset ensure seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Experienced in providing comprehensive administrative support, managing records and accounts for over 2,700 members while ensuring accuracy in invoicing and order processing. Successfully organized meetings and events, facilitating effective communication among committee members and enhancing member engagement. Demonstrated proficiency in drafting correspondence and meeting minutes, contributing to streamlined operations within the organization. Proven ability to maintain office equipment and manage inventory, ensuring operational efficiency and resource availability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
10.2022 - Current
- Maintain and update the records, and accounts for over 2,700 members of the Jr Ranks Mess.
- Invoicing, and order processing
- Organize meetings, and schedules for the Jr Ranks Mess Manager, and Committee members.
- Research, and assist in organizing events for the Jr Ranks Mess membership.
- Drafting and distributing correspondence.
- Complete the in/out clearance of Jr Ranks Mess members.
- Process payments for over 2,700 members.
- Draft meeting minutes for Executive Committee monthly meetings, and Annual Membership meetings.
- Ensure office equipment is in working order.
- Assist with monthly inventory.
- Order stock, and officer supplies.
- Welcome and assist new members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Administrative Assistant
DTL Mechanical
02.2009 - 10.2022
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Provide high quality, and prompt customer service - Telephone, front counter, email
- Coordinated appointments, meetings, travel arrangements and conferences.
- Managed inventory to ensure all supplies were in stock and within budget.
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and confidential correspondence.
- Drafted agendas, meeting notes and other documents to enhance collaborative process.
- Assisted with basic accounting functions by reconciling company credit card, petty cash and expense reports.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Handled conference room scheduling, collaborating with meeting organizers on logistics and catering.
- Managed schedules of team of 6 service personnel to keep shifts properly staffed, and to ensure on time project completion.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
HR Assistant
TDC Solutions
03.2004 - 02.2009
- Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires.
- Processed employee status changes, keeping human resources systems and employee records up to date.
- Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires.
- Prepared and posted job openings to appropriate job sites and newspapers.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Organized and attended hiring events and participated in job fairs to network with potential candidates.
- Planned corporate events, conventions, meetings and gatherings.
Education
Diploma - Community Service Worker
Trios College
Brampton, OntarioBusiness Administration
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario 12.2025 -
Skills
- Administrative support services
- Data governance expertise
- Proficient in computer applications
- Clerical coordination
- Regulatory adherence
- Collaborative teamwork
- Customer support expertise
- Record management
- Invoicing
- Order processing
- Meeting coordination
Accomplishments
- Assisted management with the training of new Administrative staff members.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of client account management
- Investigated, identified and reconciled account discrepancies totaling $33,000 in arrears.
- Developed and implemented Membership in-clearance procedures, which resulted in increased company efficiency and productivity.
- Updated and maintained company database to reflect current and accurate client records for more than 2700+ accounts.
Certification
- First Aid & CPR-C
- Safe Food Handlers
- Smart Serve
Languages
English
Volunteer work
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning for the Canadian Forces Base Borden Jr Ranks Mess outside of regular work hours.
- Created several different morale boosting initiatives for Canadian Forces Members such as the Morale Duck initiative, and the Mini Morale Mail imitative.
- Supported the Shelburne Air Cadets as a member of the Sponsoring Committee for 6 years.
- Chair of the Family Counsel for Wyndham Manor for 4 years. Remaining as an active volunteer currently.
- Assisted with the Military Family Invisible Ribbon Campaign during Canadian Armed Forces operation in Afghanistan.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Business Administration
Mohawk College
12.2025 -
Administrative Assistant
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
10.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
DTL Mechanical
02.2009 - 10.2022
HR Assistant
TDC Solutions
03.2004 - 02.2009
Diploma - Community Service Worker
Trios College