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Blair Joanne Baranuik

Thunder Bay,ON

Summary

Administrative professional with over five years of experience supporting executives and managing complex schedules across multiple time zones. Skilled in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and virtual collaboration tools, with a strong focus on calendar management and meeting preparation. Proven track record of thriving in fast-paced remote environments while maintaining confidentiality and efficiency in all tasks.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimator

ServiceMaster Restore
10.2022 - Current
  • Prepare detailed estimates for post-loss scenarios, including floods, fires, mold, and asbestos abatement, to restore sites to pre-loss conditions.
  • Gather sub-trade quotes and scoped losses with precision, utilizing cloud-based software like XactAnalysis, Restore 365, and Symbility.
  • Identify and collaborate on labor, material, and time sheets as required to meet the specific project's specifications, and verify that the estimates reflect the job costing.
  • Assess damages on-site to create accurate restoration estimates reflecting pre-loss conditions.
  • Collaborate with labor, materials, and time sheets to meet client specifications efficiently.
  • Consult project management teams to develop estimates, and address any arising issues.
  • Maintain strong communication with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accuracy in estimates.
  • Review plans and specifications to establish comprehensive project requirements.
  • Develop project proposals from estimates that include scope, schedule, cost, team, and execution plans.
  • Perform periodic site inspections of projects both prior to, during, and upon completion of restoration to determine compliance with approved estimates.

Clerk/Beverage Cart

City of Thunder Bay, Golf Services Division
05.2016 - Current
  • Deliver beverages to golfers, ensuring exceptional customer service throughout the course.
  • Maintain a clean, organized beverage cart, and concession area for a welcoming customer experience.
  • Accurately handle cash transactions, ensuring accountability for all sales.
  • Manage inventory and restock beverages to align with customer demand.
  • Execute cash-out procedures, and balance cash at the end of shifts.
  • Perform general maintenance and cleaning of the clubhouse, concession facilities, and grounds.
  • Provide excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Prepare deposits according to established procedures.

Administrative Assistant

Gridlink
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Served as primary contact for incoming communications, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns.
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, ensuring all appointments were attended.
  • Recorded, transcribed, and distributed meeting minutes efficiently.
  • Maintained discretion while handling sensitive information.
  • Prepared and submitted purchase orders and expense reports accurately.
  • Assisted employees with various internal and external projects.
  • Managed document distribution and other administrative responsibilities effectively.
  • Created and processed diverse administrative records using databases.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
  • Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by management team.

Administrative Assistant/Jr. Estimator

Equipment World
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Prepared cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment based on contract bids and specifications.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget projects by solving complex issues for senior leadership.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Assisted in completing AutoCAD drawings and layouts to support project development.
  • Maintained technical job files and ensured organization of all pertinent paperwork.
  • Entered orders into ACCPAC / Sage to streamline processing.
  • Reviewed new and pending jobs through Construction Association for compliance and accuracy.
  • Issued and coordinated local purchase orders for technical installers efficiently.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and assist in preparing customer drawings.
  • Acquired freight quotes for supplier shipments to optimize shipping costs.
  • Established cost monitoring procedures and reporting systems.
  • Maintained records of all data associated with completed projects including total labor hours, materials used.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and new materials and technologies.

Education

Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology

Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON

High School Diploma -

St. Patrick's High School
Thunder Bay, ON

Skills

  • 5 years of estimating and administrative experience
  • Excellent interpersonal communication
  • Customer service and client relations
  • Virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, Teams)
  • Purchase order and expense report processing
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Certification

  • IICRC Fire & Smoke Damage
  • IICRC Odour Control
  • IICRC Health and Safety

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Estimator

ServiceMaster Restore
10.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Gridlink
11.2021 - 03.2022

Administrative Assistant/Jr. Estimator

Equipment World
10.2019 - 07.2021

Clerk/Beverage Cart

City of Thunder Bay, Golf Services Division
05.2016 - Current

Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology

Confederation College

High School Diploma -

St. Patrick's High School

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