Carlea Knowles
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
Experienced with coordinating office activities and managing administrative functions. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to drive operational success. Knowledge of team leadership and process improvement to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager
Westboro Housing Co-operative Inc
02.2015 - Current
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Decorator/Sales Associate
Sears Canada
05.1991 - 12.2011
- Consistently received positive feedback from clients regarding attention to detail, creativity, professionalism.
- Collaborated with clients to develop personalized design concepts, resulting in uniquely tailored spaces.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality decoration services within given timeframes.
- Organized workflow efficiently to meet tight deadlines, enabling timely project completion.
Office Manager/Property Manager
Gravin Management Ltd
03.1979 - 04.1989
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Kings High School
Nova Scotia03-1968
Skills
- Office administration
- Organization and multitasking
- Office management
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Administrative support
- Organizational leadership
- Team collaboration
- Employee development
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Administrative Manager
Westboro Housing Co-operative Inc
02.2015 - Current
Decorator/Sales Associate
Sears Canada
05.1991 - 12.2011
Office Manager/Property Manager
Gravin Management Ltd
03.1979 - 04.1989
High School Diploma -
West Kings High School
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