Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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BOBBI-JO GRANT

Dunnville,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and dynamic Administrative Professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in finance, customer service, and municipal government. Recognized for delivering high-level project coordination, focused on change management, administrative support, and process improvement across departments. Proven ability to lead initiatives, streamline operations, and manage cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Technically proficient and highly organized with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to work.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant – Roads Operations

Haldimand County
12.2018 - Current
  • Provide executive-level administrative and project support to the Director and Roads Division.
  • Coordinate day-to-day business functions, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
  • Lead onboarding, HR coordination, and recruitment support for new employees.
  • Drive process improvements and continuous quality enhancements for divisional operations.
  • Manage sensitive communications with diplomacy across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Undertake special projects and serve as a liaison to Council, contractors, and the public.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Administrative Assistant – Community Development & Partnerships (CDP)

Haldimand County
11.2013 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw project coordination, budget input/monitoring, minute processing, and records management.
  • Supported preparation of Council reports through the eScribe workflow system.
  • Handled payroll processing for summer staff and coordinated event logistics.
  • Independently resolved administrative challenges and ensured consistent service delivery.

Customer Service Representative

Haldimand County
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Delivered multi-channel customer support and front-line service for municipal departments.
  • Handled cash functions, permit processing, timesheet auditing, and bid/proposal coordination.
  • Issued licenses and provided commissioner of oath services while ensuring accurate records.

Treatment Coordinator / Receptionist

Dental Arts Building
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Managed scheduling, insurance processing, and office operations.
  • Acted as office manager during absences, overseeing deposits, inventory, and team coordination.

Sr. Casino Accountant / Corporate Casino Accountant / Time & Attendance Accountant

Niagara Casino
01.1999 - 01.2006

Led payroll audits, month-end financial reporting, WSIB/STD processing, and budgeting.

  • Developed budget templates and improved asset reporting for the launch of Fallsview Casion.
  • Ensured compliance with AGCO standards across audits and financial operations.

Cage Cashier Supervisor / Cage Cashier

Niagara Casino
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Supervised front-line financial transactions and ensured compliance with gaming regulations.
  • Handled escalations and monitored cashier operations for quality and efficiency.
  • Successfully implemented and delivered an updated Casino Technology project at Casino Niagara, enhancing Player Tracking and Slot Accounting Systems. Led staff training to ensure timely adoption and applied strong change management practices to support a smooth transition.

Account Service / Customer Service Representative

Royal Bank
01.1988 - 01.1996
  • Provided high-quality service to personal and business banking clients.
  • Managed account openings, currency balancing, and exceeded referral goals.

Education

Executive Office Administration -

Niagara College
01.1991

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Honours) - undefined

Dunnville Secondary School
01.1989

Skills

  • Project & Operations Management
  • Administrative Coordination
  • Budgeting & Financial Reporting
  • Process Improvement & Quality Control
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Stakeholder Relations & Customer Service
  • Records & Document Management
  • Software Proficiency: MS Office, eScribe, Worktech, Citrix, Stargarden, Simply Accounting, ActiveNet, Paramount, Pearl

Certification

  • Six Sigma - Global Institute (In Progress)
  • Leading Projects in Organizations (In Progress) U of T
  • Foundations of Project Management - U of T
  • Municipal Finance Management – OGRA
  • Report Writing & Presentations – OGRA
  • AMCTO Municipal Administrative Program
  • OPBA: Introduction to Public Purchasing & Purchasing and the Law
  • Supervisor & Guest Service Training
  • CPR / First Aid Certified
  • Courses in Financial Accounting, Simply Accounting, Fraud Detection

Timeline

Administrative Assistant – Roads Operations

Haldimand County
12.2018 - Current

Administrative Assistant – Community Development & Partnerships (CDP)

Haldimand County
11.2013 - 12.2018

Customer Service Representative

Haldimand County
01.2012 - 01.2013

Treatment Coordinator / Receptionist

Dental Arts Building
01.2006 - 01.2012

Sr. Casino Accountant / Corporate Casino Accountant / Time & Attendance Accountant

Niagara Casino
01.1999 - 01.2006

Cage Cashier Supervisor / Cage Cashier

Niagara Casino
01.1996 - 01.1999

Account Service / Customer Service Representative

Royal Bank
01.1988 - 01.1996

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Honours) - undefined

Dunnville Secondary School

Executive Office Administration -

Niagara College
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