Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to switch careers and obtain an entry-level position in the Tourist Industry. Ready to work with clients pursuing unique vacation adventures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Household Plumbing Services
05.2023 - Current
POS reconciliation, manually checking sales records against cash on hand and credit card statements to ensure there are no discrepancies.
Streamlined communication between departments for better collaboration and increased productivity.
Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy.
Medical Secretary
Hamilton Family Health Clinic
05.2021 - 04.2023
Scheduled clients, prepared, updated, retrieved charts, and booked Intake appointments.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating department needs, and placing and expediting orders.
Managed office bookkeeping with patient payments.
Medical Secretary
West Elgin Community Health Centre
12.2010 - 08.2020
Streamlined office communications by promptly answering phone calls, routing messages, and providing accurate information to patients and community members.
Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
Efficiently scheduling appointments and managing calendars for multiple physicians using a same day access scheduling format.
Work in EMR System (Nightingale, PS Suites & Accuro)
Assisted in the development of new office procedures to enhance workflow efficiency and overall productivity.
Ability to work with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, cultural understanding, and non-judgement
Travel Consultant
Expedia Cruise Ship Centers (Home Based)
03.2016 - 03.2019
Organized trips for individual, family and friends.
Answered customer queries.
Provided advice about travel documents, selling insurance, arranging transport and accommodations.
Stayed up-to-date on current trends, destinations, and supplier offerings to provide the most relevant advice to clients.
Maintained accurate records of bookings, payments, and client information for smooth operations and future reference.
Handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Clinical Assistant
School Practicum West London Family Health Clinic
01.2010 - 04.2010
Performed general office duties including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies for new patients.
Registered and scheduled new patients with Primary Physician.
Dispatch/Customer Service Representative
Sears Home Central
01.2005 - 01.2009
Responsible for routing and dispatching Service Technicians according to skills, location, and industry.
Resolved conflict situations professionally, resulting in positive outcomes for both customers and the organization.
Maintained open communication channels with management, providing regular updates on dispatcher performance and operational challenges.
Monitored and reviewed call statistics and reported to Supervisor/Manager as required.
Reduced errors in dispatch logs by implementing a thorough double-check system for all entries.
Education
Medical Office Assistant Diploma -
TriOS College
London, ON
2010
Administrative Assistant Diploma -
Fanshawe College
London, ON
1995
Skills
Customer Service
Phone and Email Etiquette
Problem-Solving
Multitasking and Organization
Appointment Scheduling
Attention to Detail
Positive Attitude
Adaptable and Flexible
Effective Communication
Service Upselling
Microsoft Outlook
Payment Processing
Accomplishments
Rainbow Optimist Club, First Members, Secretary.
St. Thomas-Elgin Rainbow Alliance, Secretary and Chair.
LGBT Coffee Group, WECHC, Support Leader.
Elgin County, 1st and 2nd Pride Flag Raising, Coordinator.
Certification
TICO certificate, 2016
CPR-HCP, Canadian Red Cross, 07/01/18
Pride at Work Canada, LGBT Workplace Inclusion Certificate, 10/01/19