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Catherine Pitura

Catherine Pitura

Vernon,BC

Summary

Organized, resourceful, and deeply passionate about supporting teams, I’m a keen Executive Assistant with a background in business management, administration, and product design production. As a rock climber, I understand the value of precision, problem-solving, and adaptability—qualities I bring to every task. I connect deeply with Arc’teryx’s values of innovation, functional design, and mountain culture and am eager to bring my efficiency and creativity to your team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Operations

Bridge Educational Society
Lumby, British Columbia
03.2024 - Current
  • Held consistent meetings with team members to evaluate progress.
  • Streamlined workflows through development and enforcement of operational guidelines.
  • Managed daily operations, boosting efficiency in all departments.
  • Conducted onboarding sessions explaining company policies, procedures, and job details.
  • Built and fostered connections with pivotal stakeholders, customers, and partners.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to operations.
  • Conducted sessions to align teams on immediate and long-term objectives.
  • Effectively mitigated tense scenarios by staying calm.
  • Maintained regular communication with administrative team members, human resources and finance department.
  • Coordinated meeting and work schedules for staff teams.
  • Compiled, organized, and sustained comprehensive customer data.

Product Designer

Climbing Covers™
01.2017 - Current
  • Supervised all stages of production, coordinating efforts from design inception to sample realization.
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions to ideate new product concepts.
  • Identified cutting-edge materials for integration into product designs.
  • Selected cohesive design elements for polished results.
  • Created drawings, drafted technical specs, and prepared financial projections for textile designs.
  • Coordinated delivery of test samples to retail partners.
  • Assessed garment prototypes for accurate fit and structural consistency.
  • Secured competitive pricing terms with vendors to optimize procurement costs.
  • Guided the preparation of cutting fabrics and arranging patterns.
  • Verified the manufacturer's swatches to ensure precise colors.
  • Diagnosed and rectified problems throughout the end-to-end product development process.
  • Collaborated with production staff to maintain quality control standards.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Enhanced satisfaction ratings by addressing issues with creative approaches.
  • Assisted with customer requests, elevating overall experience.
  • Performed in-depth research and analysis to facilitate data-driven strategies.

Education Assistant

School District 22
Vernon, British Columbia
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing instructional materials, including textbooks and handouts.

Apprentice Rock Guide

Association Of Canadian Mountain Guides
Squamish, British Columbia
05.2017 - 01.2024
  • Facilitate instruction in basic and advanced rock climbing techniques, including proper use of equipment.
  • Led groups of climbers on outdoor rock climbing excursions in a safe manner.
  • Conduct pre-climb briefings to discuss risk assessment, route selection, and weather conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations regarding access, land management and environmental stewardship.
  • Create lesson plans tailored to individual climbers' needs and abilities.

Skills

  • Administrative Support Expert
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Information confidentiality
  • Professional and mature
  • Logistics management
  • Document preparation
  • Project management
  • Office administration
  • Pleasant demeanor
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • File management
  • Resourceful

Timeline

Manager of Operations

Bridge Educational Society
03.2024 - Current

Education Assistant

School District 22
09.2022 - 02.2024

Apprentice Rock Guide

Association Of Canadian Mountain Guides
05.2017 - 01.2024

Product Designer

Climbing Covers™
01.2017 - Current

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