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Christine Parado

New Westminster,BC

Summary

Multitalented professional with several years in top-tier organizational support. Skilled at close work with senior executive team. Robust history offering office management, support staff management, training, supervision and event planning. Excellent research, project support and organizational abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Ballard Power Systems
Burnaby, British Columbia
12.2018 - 09.2024
  • Provided administrative and business support to Senior VP/Chief Commercial Officer and other members of the Commercial Team as Executive Assistant.
  • Coordinated executive schedules, arranging appointments and managing conference call logistics
  • Executed arrangements for team, department and partner meetings such as scheduling, preparing materials and setting up conference rooms.
  • Provided seamless coordination for numerous successful special events
  • Coordinated with staff on timely budget updates to ensure financial accuracy
  • Offered assistance to various departments whenever necessary

General Manager

Universal Personnel
Vancouver, British Columbia
07.2011 - 06.2018
  • Organized and coordinated office operations and procedures to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Managed various day-to-day office tasks including dispatch, filing, mail processing, banking, reception duties and recruitment
  • Coordinated with staff to provide operational support, acting as a liaison between sales team and operating units to resolve administrative and operational issues.
  • Coordinated executive meetings including agendas, minutes preparation, and follow-up assistance.
  • Established and implemented recruitment policies and procedures for temporary staff
  • Managed documentation effectively by implementing and updating the filing system.

Customer Service / Dispatch

Concord Transportation
Richmond, British Columbia
05.2010 - 07.2011
  • Scheduled pickups and deliveries for both route drivers and outsourced drivers
  • Coordinated with various staff for operational support; served as a liaison between departments and operating units in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems
  • Authorized operational requirements for ensuring proficient Customs clearances for clients
  • Responsible for minor collections, mainly in-bond fees
  • Attended and solved client queries, including track / trace and status of shipments
  • Developed and quoted transportation rates to clients and agents
  • Recorded daily task details into database

Education

Diploma - Medial Office Assistant

CompuCollege
Surrey, BC
06-1997

CompuCollege
Surrey

Skills

  • Executive Support
  • Presentation Development
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Database Management
  • Travel Coordination
  • Expense Reporting
  • Scheduling
  • Business Administration

Affiliations

  • Secretary / Treasurer for Filipino 10-pin bowling league
  • Executive Director for Filipino 10-pin bowling tournament
  • Team Manger for Senior Boys Volleyball team

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Ballard Power Systems
12.2018 - 09.2024

General Manager

Universal Personnel
07.2011 - 06.2018

Customer Service / Dispatch

Concord Transportation
05.2010 - 07.2011

Diploma - Medial Office Assistant

CompuCollege

CompuCollege

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