Becky Cousins
Office Administrator
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Hardworking job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Foster Parent
Government Of Alberta
Airdrie, AB
01.2012 - Current
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Attend 12+ hours of training in a variety of topics each year.
Office Clerk
About Staffing
Calgary, AB
01.2006 - 05.2006
- I did multiple temporary jobs ranging from front desk reception to data entry
- I worked in a variety of offices like Heritage Park to large oil and gas companies in downtown Calgary.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail and scanning documents.
- Assisted team members with administrative requirements by expertly using diverse office software.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup and courier services to expedite delivery.
Office Administrator
Waterous Detroit Diesel
Calgary, AB
06.2002 - 05.2003
- I worked in the service department office
- My duties included answering phones and scheduling appointments, recording time cards, managing purchase orders and accounts payable, filing client record and payroll distribution.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
Office Clerk
Mark Staffing Solutions
Calgary, AB
11.2001 - 06.2002
- I did multiple temporary jobs ranging from front desk reception to data entry
- I worked in a variety of offices like Heritage Park to large oil and gas companies in downtown Calgary.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Volunteer
Circle Square Ranch
Halkirk, AB
07.1996 - 08.2001
- This was a volunteer position during the summer months.
- Created and maintained pleasant atmosphere to help campers feel comfortable and secure.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Washed dishes, mowed lawns and cleaned toilets in rotation with other volunteers.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Education
College diploma - Office Administration
Olds College
09.2000 - 06.2001
Skills
Administrative support
Sorting and labeling
Mail handling
Office administration
Filing and data archiving
Multi-line phone proficiency
Timeline
Foster Parent
Government Of Alberta
01.2012 - Current
Office Clerk
About Staffing
01.2006 - 05.2006
Office Administrator
Waterous Detroit Diesel
06.2002 - 05.2003
Office Clerk
Mark Staffing Solutions
11.2001 - 06.2002
College diploma - Office Administration
Olds College
09.2000 - 06.2001
Volunteer
Circle Square Ranch
07.1996 - 08.2001