Dynamic team leader with CI Investments, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction through strategic process improvements and effective conflict resolution. Proven ability to mentor staff and foster collaboration, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Committed to driving positive change and building strong client relationships.
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Client Administration - Team Lead
2025 Years 8 Months
CI Investments | 2019 - Current
Leads team initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple projects.
Mentors junior staff, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
Streamlines workflows by implementing best practices and process improvements.
Develops training materials that improved onboarding processes for new employees.
Trains new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Promotes a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Facilitated regular team meetings to ensure alignment on goals and objectives.
Serves as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
Collaborates with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
Works different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Increase customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
Influence positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
Establish open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Private Client Admininstrator
CI Investments | 2007 - 2019
Managed client account inquiries efficiently, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Coordinated onboarding processes for new clients, enhancing overall customer experience.
Developed and maintained comprehensive client documentation to streamline communication.
Implemented process improvements that increased service response times and accuracy.
Implemented process improvements to reduce errors, saving the company time and resources.
Enhanced overall productivity with effective scheduling, prioritization, and resource allocation.
Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency and time management.
Developed strong working relationships with internal teams to better serve clients'' needs holistically.
Maintained high level of client satisfaction through outstanding customer service and support.
Managed multiple clients'' accounts, ensuring accurate records and timely communication.
Delivered outstanding customer service by addressing inquiries promptly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
Resolved customer issues swiftly, fostering a positive client experience and promoting retention.
Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
United Associate - Client Admininstrator
CI Investments | 2004 - 2007
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Setup accounts and attended to and carried out all instructions on the account application.
Processed Switch transactions between products, registered Transfers, Non-Financial updates, registered tracking, purchase transactions and systematic plan updates as per document instructions while maintaining high productivity.
Question any conflicting information, researched and solved problematic issues in a timely fashion to ensure client satisfaction.
Test system enhancements, review integrity reports, and understand the rules and restrictions relating to United Funds to ensure proper administration of the product.
Exception Clerk - Team Lead
Intria Items Inc. - Mississauga, ON | 2002 - 2004
Prepared reports and maintained records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinated the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
Reported to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and Team training needs.
Coached, facilitated, solved work problems and participated in work of the Team.
Observed training needs and relayed training needs and requests to supervisor.
Interaction with third parties to ensure compliance with Federal and Provincial rules.
Exception Clerk
Intria Items Inc - Mississauga, ON | 1999 - 2002
Received and verified all Exception items (paper and electronic) requiring special handling.
Reviewed and made decisions as to appropriate course of action to take prior to processing the item
Communicated via e-mail/Fax with clients to advise pay/no pay decision or receive additional instructions
Continuously identified and escalated opportunities for processing improvements.
Education
Law & Security Adminstration
Humber College - Toronto
01-1997
Courses Included: Pulic and Private Policing, Customs, Immigration, Convictions, Forensics, The Canadian System, Trial Procedures and Criminal Behaviour.
Skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Effective conflict resolution
Client-centric approach
Mentoring experience
Adaptability to new information
Initiative
Collaborative teamwork
Diversity initiatives
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Team Sports
Cooking
Baking
Music
Watching Movies and TV Shows
I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings.