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Colleen DeVan

20 Eileen Ave, Toronto,ON

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Office & Commercial Services

Proof Strategies Inc.
02.2020 - Current
  • Oversee and manage daily operations, processes and procedures.
  • Manage premises including the coordination of various maintenance and renovation projects.
  • Coordinate and maintain all commerical legal and insurance requirements.
  • Manage office IT and AV requirements with our IT supplier.
  • Work closely and report directly to organizational leadership at the level of Chair, CEO and President.
  • Monitor office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Create and regularly evaluate company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements and government policy mandates.
  • Provide orientation to all new hires.
  • Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of junior team members.
  • Work closely and guide senior managers on performance issues and metrics and manage all staff terminations.

Manager, Operations & Services

Proof Strategies Inc.
02.1999 - Current
  • Similar responsibilities as current position of Director.
  • Company events: developed and managed budgets, all food and beverage arrangements, accommodation, travel and onsite execution. Events such as seasonal dinners, milestone events and included 20 plus company annual retreats with both domestic and international travel logistics.

Senior Account Coordinator

Environics Communications Inc.
02.1995 - Current
  • Updated internal databases with account information to maintain concise, clear records.
  • Ordered and maintained office supplies, office furniture and company collaterals.
  • Supported the CEO on administrative responsibilities.
  • Facilitated weekly status reports, project documentation and client billing.
  • Coordinated meetings, conference calls and travel logistics for senior level account management teams.
  • Managed receptionist and service desk staff.

Account Coordinator

Hill & Knowlton Strategies
05.1993 - 01.1995
  • Supported on public relations programs in both the financial and technology sectors.
  • Monitored campaign and client program performance and collaborated with internal teams to optimize campaigns.
  • Coordinated meetings, calls and sessions with several account teams.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing new business plans.

Education

Certificate - Travel And Hospitality

Westervelt College
London, ON

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Effective Communication
  • Budget Control
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Organizational Skills

Timeline

Director, Office & Commercial Services

Proof Strategies Inc.
02.2020 - Current

Manager, Operations & Services

Proof Strategies Inc.
02.1999 - Current

Senior Account Coordinator

Environics Communications Inc.
02.1995 - Current

Account Coordinator

Hill & Knowlton Strategies
05.1993 - 01.1995

Certificate - Travel And Hospitality

Westervelt College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Dalhousie University

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