Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Carly McKinstray

Legal Secretary Receptionist

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong background in sales, legal reception, and administrative support. Consistently delivers exceptional service and exceeds performance targets in customer-facing roles. Refined organizational, communication, and multitasking skills through experience in legal and administrative settings. Passionate about building strong client relationships and contributing to team success. Seeking a position to apply diverse skill set, enthusiasm, and commitment to drive revenue and contribute meaningfully to organizational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/Server

Industria Pizzeria & Bar
10.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated and maintained warm relationships with regular customers
  • Consistently kept a sanitary and clean work environment
  • Upsold high-profit items to enhance sales numbers
  • Successfully organized & executed large events / parties on a regular basis
  • Correctly mixed drinks for a busy fast paced environment in a timely matter while maintaining care of customers

Legal Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
06.2021 - Current
  • Served as the primary point of contact for clients and legal staff, managing a busy front desk
  • Scheduled appointments, court dates, and client consultations for attorneys
  • Managed incoming calls, emails, legal documents, and confidential case files
  • Performed general office duties including data entry, filing, and office supply management
  • Assisted with internal communications and office logistics, while coordinating professional and social events for firm
  • Maintained high levels of professionalism while handling sensitive information

Sales Associate

Trade Shows
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Canada
  • Met and exceeded sales targets through consultative selling techniques
  • Handled customer inquiries, product recommendations, and point-of-sale transactions
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of products and services to educate clients effectively including pain relief products, physiotherapy equipment, high end cosmetics and skin care lines.
  • Canada

Connected Solutions Sales Associate

Best Buy
11.2015 - 04.2016
  • Contacted customers, providing support regarding minor technical issues and information on electronics such as digital and professional cameras, computers, tablets, Apple products, wireless routers, home security systems, printers, gaming, all wired/Bluetooth headphone technology, and wearable technology.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment according to store standards
  • "Centre of Store" full time position

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Martin's Secondary School
Mississauga, ON
09.2010 - 06.2014

Skills

  • Sales and service experience
  • Legal Reception & Client Intake
  • Office Administration & Support
  • Appointment Setting & Calendar Management
  • Event Planning & Coordination
  • Office Management & Supply Ordering
  • Customer relationship management
  • Upselling strategies
  • Beverage knowledge
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Officially Smart Serve certified

Interests

  • Music
  • Food Tourism
  • Reading
  • Photography
  • Adventure Travel

Timeline

Bartender/Server

Industria Pizzeria & Bar
10.2022 - Current

Legal Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
06.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Trade Shows
01.2017 - 01.2019

Connected Solutions Sales Associate

Best Buy
11.2015 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

St. Martin's Secondary School
09.2010 - 06.2014
Carly McKinstrayLegal Secretary Receptionist