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Collena Williams

Saint-Lazare,QC

Summary

Dedicated and focused individual who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously, and following through to achieve goals. I have the ability to answer a high volume of incoming calls while handling in-person inquiries from clients and colleagues. I am flexible and hardworking with strong drive to succeed. I am articulate and friendly with a professional demeanor.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur/Owner

Drop Shipping and Marketing
Canada
06.2022 - Current
  • Managing supplier relations
  • Engaging with new clients
  • Handling customer service
  • Maintain an online storefront that generates $X revenue monthly.

Receptionist /Adjointe administrative

Myeloma Canada
West Island, QC
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Process, send, and store all bank deposits and invoices
  • Identify and address discrepancies in all documentation
  • Receive and verify billing and requisitions on any and all goods and services
  • Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
  • Develop and maintain a filing system
  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Organize and schedule appointments
  • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
  • Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
  • Proficiency in MS Office MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Real Estate Assistant

P and T Property Management and Real Estate Services Ltd
Montréal, QC
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managing real estate contracts (leases and owned property)
  • Monitoring space assignments and real estate costs
  • Receiving and responding to approvals and notifications
  • Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
  • Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc
  • Ensure that project milestones goals are met and adhering to approved budget.

Executive Assistant to CEO

Icapital financial inc.
L'Île-Perrot, QC
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Maintained confidential records and files related to executive operations.
  • Coordinated with internal departments on a regular basis to ensure efficient functioning of day-to-day operations.
  • Provided administrative support in preparing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
  • Developed effective filing systems for easy retrieval of information when needed.
  • Monitored incoming emails and responded accordingly in a timely manner.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from customers or clients regarding products or services offered by the company.
  • Conducted research on various topics as requested by executives or senior management personnel.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various software programs including MS Excel spreadsheets.
  • Assisted in organizing conferences, seminars and other events as directed by the executives.
  • Answered telephone calls from customers or clients providing assistance where necessary.
  • Created and maintained up-to-date records related to customer accounts or financial transactions.
  • Ensured that all relevant paperwork was completed accurately prior to submission for approval.
  • Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
  • Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
  • Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
  • Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
  • Screened phone calls for executives to instantly identify priority clients and filter out spam calls.
  • Entered customer information and updates in database system to track leads, interactions, relationships and propel sales opportunities.
  • Delivered optimal administrative, customer service and case management support.
  • Provided accurate, up-to-date information to external parties through emails, phone calls and in-person interactions.

Administrative Assistant

Impression Express
L'Île-Perrot, QC
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Organizing, scheduling appointments
  • Drafting correspondences or messages
  • Work with spreadsheets, create presentations and reports, and manage databases
  • Purchasing, managing supplies, and working with vendors.

Administrative Receptionist

Bentall Kennedy /Robert Half Office team Contract
Montréal, QC
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Oversee tenant communications, including memos and emails, to ensure consistency & proper messaging has been conveyed correctly
  • Prepare tenant newsletters, annually or bi-annually
  • Engage with Property Managers on quality control aspects related to tenant services such as cleaning, building signage, curb appeal, security
  • Follow up noteworthy ClikFIX tenant calls or issues
  • Respond to tenant service requests in an efficient and timely manner
  • Liaise with building operators, security, and contractors
  • Act on behalf of Property Managers and be a liaison for tenants and property management office when required
  • Maintain and update the list of tenants, contracts and suppliers
  • Process invoices using Perceptive Experience and ensure all invoices are processed within prescribed timelines, are properly coded, and using current budget and accounting guidelines
  • Create and maintain various property databases (Tenant Contact, Utility usage, and Building Systems, etc.)
  • Compile and maintain data for Tenant Insurance requirements and obtain compliant certificates from Tenants or Insurance Brokers
  • Maintenance of all electronic and paper property files (Tenant, Administration, and Project)
  • Participate in administrative cross training to provide support to the Property Administrator
  • Update property information on Intranet
  • Maintain accurate and organized filing.

Executive Assistant to the President

Chocolat Central Contract
Saint-Laurent, QC
08.2017 - 11.2017

Receptionist

Luciani Acura Contract
Montréal, QC
07.2017 - 11.2017
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
  • Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
  • Updated daily log book with information about visitors entering the premises.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.

Executive Assistant to the president

Noblez Inc.
Montréal, QC
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • Contacting clients
  • Office management
  • Information preparation
  • Record management
  • Managing employees
  • Updated and maintained inventory database
  • Organized files, faxed reports and scanned documents
  • Schedule design work for posters and Catalogues
  • Translate documents
  • Keeping records of employee hours
  • Updated and maintained inventory database
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of records as well as creating customer invoices
  • Payroll
  • Preparing and shopping orders.

Receptionist

BC SOLUTIONS
Montréal, QC
12.2013 - 12.2014
  • Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
  • Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office
  • Supplied key cards and building access to employees and visitors.

Cashier

HMS HOST
Montréal, QC
11.2012 - 06.2013

OFFICE SUPPORT

ABBATAGE ARBRECO
Montréal, QC
03.2008 - 09.2012
  • Received and screened calls
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office
  • Organized files, faxed reports and scanned documents
  • Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment
  • Properly routed agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process.

Education

Bachelor in Sociology -

Mcgill University
01.2012

GED in Dental Assistant -

Dr. Fisherman Dental Clinic
01.2010

Associate of science in political science -

John Abbotte
01.2007

High school diploma -

Pierrefonds Comprehensive
01.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power point
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Outlook
  • Receptionist
  • Accounts Payable
  • Word
  • Personal Assistant Experience
  • Office Management
  • Google Docs
  • Calendar Management
  • Databases
  • Event Planning
  • QuickBooks
  • Financial Report Writing
  • Accounting
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • French
  • English
  • Bilingual
  • Property Management
  • Records Management
  • Payroll
  • Detail oriented
  • Customer service
  • Administrative support
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Time management
  • Supply ordering
  • Proficiency in Google Docs
  • Customer Relations
  • Contract Administration

Timeline

Entrepreneur/Owner

Drop Shipping and Marketing
06.2022 - Current

Real Estate Assistant

P and T Property Management and Real Estate Services Ltd
10.2021 - 03.2022

Executive Assistant to CEO

Icapital financial inc.
06.2020 - 09.2021

Receptionist /Adjointe administrative

Myeloma Canada
02.2020 - 12.2022

Administrative Assistant

Impression Express
12.2018 - 03.2020

Administrative Receptionist

Bentall Kennedy /Robert Half Office team Contract
03.2018 - 07.2018

Executive Assistant to the President

Chocolat Central Contract
08.2017 - 11.2017

Receptionist

Luciani Acura Contract
07.2017 - 11.2017

Executive Assistant to the president

Noblez Inc.
11.2015 - 03.2016

Receptionist

BC SOLUTIONS
12.2013 - 12.2014

Cashier

HMS HOST
11.2012 - 06.2013

OFFICE SUPPORT

ABBATAGE ARBRECO
03.2008 - 09.2012

Bachelor in Sociology -

Mcgill University

GED in Dental Assistant -

Dr. Fisherman Dental Clinic

Associate of science in political science -

John Abbotte

High school diploma -

Pierrefonds Comprehensive
Collena Williams