Candace Maxwell
Norman Wells,NT
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Officer (casual)
Sahtu Business Development Centre
09.2023 - Current
- Communicating within the organizations board members through regular updates on business loans and financial operations
- Maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments and assisting the account with audit related concerns
- Managing the organizations budget and authorizing expenditures
Museum Manager
Norman Wells Historical Society
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Managing Financial Operations and streamlining accounting processes in Sage 50, such as; cash flow, daily sales, submit remittances, completing staff payroll, reviewing journal entries, issuing supplier payments, doing bank deposits and adding new inventory items to the system
- Greeting the public and providing information pertaining to the Sahtu region
- Hosting traditional workshops such as; seal skin and beaver mitt making, parka and cover making, traditional drum making, local food and medicine making classes
- Purchasing traditional crafts from local artists
- Purchasing inventory items such as; fur, beads and various gift shop items
- I established and introduced the community to Makerspace with a multi-purpose creative space to access the cricut machine, flat or tumbler heatpress and sawgrass sublimation printer which allows you to create what you want with the sawgrass print mananger software
Sahtu Regional Energy Project Coordinator
Arctic Energy Alliance
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Provide basic advice and knowledge on current “northern best energy practices” in the fields of community energy planning, renewable energy and energy efficiency to the public of the Sahtu Region
- Deliver presentations on energy and AEA’s programs to schools, homeowners, businesses, building owners and other interested groups within the Sahtu Region
- Network with individuals, businesses, institutions and governments in the town of Norman Wells and the other communities of the Sahtu Region to identify chances to make energy projects happen
- Facilitate the relationship between individuals, businesses, institutions and governments in the town of Norman Wells and other communities of the Sahtu Region to identify potential funding sources
- Traveled throughout the Sahtu region to promote AEA's programs
Relief Resident Care Aide
Sahtu Health and Social Services Authority
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisting residents with basic living support
- Operating basic medical equipment
- Ensuring safety and comfort
- Monitor physical, functional and emotional behavior
- Completing oral and written report at shift change
Administrative Officer
Sahtu Business Development Centre
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Solid, hands-on management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting
- Strong organizational abilities including planning and task facilitation
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff and board members
- Monitored financial bookkeeping for accuracy and compliance, resolving identified discrepancies
- Managed local business loan files, monitored loan payment performance and carrying out collections activities as and when required
- Recording of loan transactions in the loan management system
- Exercised considerable judgment and decision-making in accordance with policies and procedures
- Assisted in yearly audits
Administrative Coordinator/Client Services Officer
Education, Culture and Employment
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Greet and assist the public with general inquiries and requests for information
- Assist clients to find a range of resources to meet their needs
- Interview clients and use assessment processes to determine need and eligibility to ensure applicants qualify for program support
- Educate applicants on program benefits, guidelines and appeal processes
- Monitor client progress and ensure compliance with regulations and standards
- Collect and include all relevant documentation on case file (electronic & paper) in a consistent, accurate and timely manner
- Process client payments using Case Management Administrative System(CMAS) software program
- Investigate suspected fraud and recover over payments in CMAS
- Maintain all client personal and financial information in a confidential and secure manner and store all files according to ATIIP guidelines
- Work with outside agencies (eg. RCMP, Canada Revenue Agency, Health and Social Services, etc.) on specific client situations
Administrative Assistant
Manitoulin Transport
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed the receptionist area, greeting customers and responding to telephone and in-person request for information
- Was responsible for photocopying, faxing and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Managed weekly and monthly inventory
- Emailed daily cash reports, bank statements and payroll hours to head office
- Managed month-end for local terminal
- Handled incoming and outgoing freight
Data Managemnt Clerk (summer student)
GNWT Human Resources
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Verified information in the computer system was up to date and accurate
- Identified entry errors in employee records
- Audits or personal record/file and basic calculations
- Accurately inputting various data into multiple software systems
- Communicated with various Government departments
Receptionist
Sahtu Health & Social Services Authority
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Arranged daily medical appointments
- Executed paperwork such as; medical coding and outpatients forms
- Responsible for charting, faxing, photocopying and filing medical charts
- Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Corresponded medical travel with patient and medical travel officer
- Distributed prescription medication to patients
Office Clerk
Northwest Company
08.2000 - 11.2004
- Opened and closed the store, which included counting cash drawers and making bank deposits
- Maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable documentation electronically and on paper
- Received all invoices and verifying its accurate before submitting payments
- Processed remittances on a daily basis
- Traveled to various communities in the Northwest Territories to do relief work for months at a time
Education
Office Administration Program
Aurora College, Thebacha Campus
Fort Smith, NT2014
Teachers Education Access
Aurora College, Thebachs Campus
Fort Smith, NT2013
Developmental Studies
Aurora College
Fort Smith, NT2012
Skills
- Dedicated team player
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Highly organized
- Attentive to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Able to adapt to change and accept challenges
- Work well with minimal supervision
- Punctual and reliable
- Self-motivated
- Good keyboarding skills
Objective
To obtain a full-time position as The Regional Health and Wellness Coordinator with The Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated
Affiliations
Valid class 5 driver's license
Timeline
Administrative Officer (casual)
Sahtu Business Development Centre
09.2023 - Current
Museum Manager
Norman Wells Historical Society
07.2023 - 02.2024
Sahtu Regional Energy Project Coordinator
Arctic Energy Alliance
01.2023 - 07.2023
Relief Resident Care Aide
Sahtu Health and Social Services Authority
07.2019 - 06.2020
Administrative Officer
Sahtu Business Development Centre
09.2018 - 09.2019
Administrative Coordinator/Client Services Officer
Education, Culture and Employment
08.2015 - 07.2018
Administrative Assistant
Manitoulin Transport
06.2014 - 07.2015
Data Managemnt Clerk (summer student)
GNWT Human Resources
05.2013 - 08.2013
Receptionist
Sahtu Health & Social Services Authority
03.2008 - 07.2010
Office Clerk
Northwest Company
08.2000 - 11.2004
Office Administration Program
Aurora College, Thebacha Campus
Teachers Education Access
Aurora College, Thebachs Campus
Developmental Studies
Aurora College
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