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Connor Verry

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions. Pragmatic Assistant well-known for being hands-on dynamo with boundless energy to fulfill various tasks. Detailed team player with history excelling in fast-paced environments with little oversight and challenging goals. Offers top technical abilities and relationship-building skills. Reliable [Job Title] with experience in administrative roles and managing office operations. Effectively supports business leaders and teams with strong organizational and communication skills. Demonstrates consistently positive attitude and commitment to customer satisfaction to produce high-quality work. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Assistant (Chief of Staff) to the Minister of Natural Resources & Northern Development

Government of Manitoba, Executive Council
  • Serve as the principal advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources & Northern Development and Minister responsible for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, providing guidance on policy, legislative matters, and overall strategic direction for the Ministry in collaboration with senior department officials and stakeholders
  • Oversee the daily operations of the Minister's office, including scheduling, correspondence, briefing preparations, crisis management, strategic communications and associated materials (speeches, social media posts, QP book, etc.) in collaboration with the communications team, and provide overall leadership to the staff team.

Special Assistant (Chief of Staff) to the Minister of Finance & Deputy Premier

Government of Manitoba, Executive Council
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Serve as the principal advisor to the Minister of Finance, providing guidance on policy, legislative matters, and overall strategic direction for the Ministry in collaboration with senior department officials and stakeholders
  • Oversee the daily operations of the Minister's office, including scheduling, correspondence, briefing preparations, crisis management, strategic communications and associated materials (speeches, social media posts, QP book, etc.) in collaboration with the communications team, provide overall leadership to the staff team, and leading preparations and meetings for the 2023 provincial budget.

Stakeholder Relations & Operations

06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Plan and execute public outreach, events, and initiatives to keep stakeholders informed and engaged in government activity
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including community organizations, the private sector and all levels of government.

Executive Assistant to the Minister of Justice & Attorney General

10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Conduct research on legislative issues, policy matters, and political developments, and prepare briefings and reports
  • Manage the constituent outreach process, including responding to constituent inquiries, concerns, and feedback.

Policy Analyst/Assistant to Government Whip & Caucus Chair

Government (PC) Caucus, Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
04.2019 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for managing caucus calendar and attendance for all members of the Government Caucus, coordinating and attending meetings for legislative matters, preparing materials for MLAs to be used in debate and question period, opposition research, assigning members for committee proceedings, liaising with constituency staff to direct questions, fielding questions from constituents, and other administrative duties.

Operations Assistant

Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Responsible for all administrative duties related to the daily operations of the party, including correspondence, answering phone calls, directing constituent queries, assisting with events, coordinating and logistics for candidate nomination meetings across the province, and liaising with candidate campaigns as needed.

Summer Internship

05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Supporting party operations in various constituencies across the province through voter engagement, data management, leading volunteer teams, promoting the party at various fundraising events and activities, and providing all voter outreach/engagement and campaign-related duties for the Mamadou Ka for Saint Boniface campaign.

Sales Associate/Cashier

Golf Town
09.2016 - 01.2018

Sales Representative

Canada Safeway Ltd.
02.2014 - 07.2015

Education

Faculty of Arts -

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB

High School Diploma -

Glenlawn Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB

Skills

  • Verbal Communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Troubleshooting
  • Active Listening
  • Basic Math
  • Customer Relations

Volunteer Experience

  • St. Boniface Progressive Conservative Constituency Association, President, 08/2018 – Present, Working to help grow party membership in the constituency and focusing on how policies are affecting community members, relaying back to the party for their input and collaboration.
  • Children’s Hospital Foundation Book Market, Volunteer, 01/2010 - Present, Volunteer multiple times per year to sell books of which the proceeds go to directly support initiatives of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

References

Available upon request.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Special Assistant (Chief of Staff) to the Minister of Finance & Deputy Premier

Government of Manitoba, Executive Council
07.2022 - 10.2023

Stakeholder Relations & Operations

06.2021 - 01.2022

Executive Assistant to the Minister of Justice & Attorney General

10.2020 - 06.2021

Policy Analyst/Assistant to Government Whip & Caucus Chair

Government (PC) Caucus, Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
04.2019 - 10.2020

Operations Assistant

Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
09.2018 - 04.2019

Summer Internship

05.2018 - 09.2018

Sales Associate/Cashier

Golf Town
09.2016 - 01.2018

Sales Representative

Canada Safeway Ltd.
02.2014 - 07.2015

Special Assistant (Chief of Staff) to the Minister of Natural Resources & Northern Development

Government of Manitoba, Executive Council

Faculty of Arts -

University of Manitoba

High School Diploma -

Glenlawn Collegiate
Connor Verry