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Candice Arana

Penetanguishene,ON

Summary

Obtain a full time position as a digital marketer in a reputable organization to utilize and expand my knowledge, and skills. I am Enthusiastic and a reliable professional that takes pride in providing excellent customer service. I’d like to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in a timely manner. I Maintain focus and a positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimate Administrator

Promus GTA Core Contracting
2017.09 - 2018.02
  • Carrying out duties and responsibilities of Junior Estimator
  • Manage multiple conflicting priorities
  • Work with senior estimator in completing projects and meeting deadlines
  • Work with Xactimate to assist senior Estimator in completing essential projects.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Worked well with team, providing support and guidance.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Promptly respond to requests and inquiries
  • Seek industry knowledge and quickly adapt to new technologies while professionally interacting with clients
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Operations Management Consultant

Consejo Shores Ltd
2014.12 - 2015.12
  • Ensure office is running well with a smooth efficient service that meets the needs of its clients
  • Complaint management
  • Legal Liaison
  • Ensure Real Estate marketing is up-to-date
  • Negotiated and resolved disputes between stakeholders finding mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Create and manage advertisements for Company, including all social media accounts
  • Meet with clients and bring in potential buyers for property being sold
  • Organizational planning and strategy

Estimate Administrator

Promus GTA Core Contracting
2013.12 - 2014.11
  • Carrying out duties and responsibilities of Junior Estimator
  • Manage multiple conflicting priorities
  • Work with senior estimator in completing projects and meeting deadlines
  • Work with estimating software to assist senior Estimator in completing essential projects
  • Foresee problems and prevent them by taking proper action
  • Promptly respond to requests and inquiries
  • Seek industry knowledge and quickly adapt to new technologies while professionally interacting with clients.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Project Assistant

Promus GTA Core Contracting
2013.07 - 2013.12
  • Assisting Project Managers with emergency during CAT disasters and restoration
  • Attending to Client complaints and providing problem solving in client concerns and problems
  • Prioritizing projects, organizing project files.
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
  • Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.

Server

St Louis Bar and Grill
2009.01 - 2013.03
  • Providing excellent customer service by taking food and drinks orders and delivering on time
  • Providing excellent atmosphere for customers by delivering with a smile and great personality
  • Adhered to SMART Serve guidelines and Ontario food and beverage laws

Front Desk/Night Audit

Rawley Lodge and Resort
2008.04 - 2008.08
  • Answered phone call inquiries
  • Booked Hotel Reservations
  • Cash and Payment handling
  • Provided excellent customer service
  • Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.

Server

The Inn at Christies Mill
  • Server
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Providing excellent, by taking food and drinks orders and delivering on time
  • Providing excellent atmosphere for customers by delivering with a smile and great personality
  • Adhered to SMART Serve guidelines and Ontario food and beverage laws.

Education

Project Management

Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
2020

Advanced Diploma - Business Management, Project Management

George Brown College
2010

High School Diploma -

St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School
Midland, ON
2006

Skills

  • Guest Relations Management
  • Quality Control
  • Project Management
  • Database Entry
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Preparing Estimates
  • Customer Service
  • Typing 60 wpm
  • Self Motivated
  • Google Ads
  • Google Analytics
  • Meta Business Manager

Timeline

Estimate Administrator

Promus GTA Core Contracting
2017.09 - 2018.02

Operations Management Consultant

Consejo Shores Ltd
2014.12 - 2015.12

Estimate Administrator

Promus GTA Core Contracting
2013.12 - 2014.11

Project Assistant

Promus GTA Core Contracting
2013.07 - 2013.12

Server

St Louis Bar and Grill
2009.01 - 2013.03

Front Desk/Night Audit

Rawley Lodge and Resort
2008.04 - 2008.08

Server

The Inn at Christies Mill

Project Management

Ryerson University

Advanced Diploma - Business Management, Project Management

George Brown College

High School Diploma -

St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School
Candice Arana