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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Darlene Pizzo

Port Colborne,ON

Summary

Disciplined religious worker seeking to provide community outreach and spiritual growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Approachable and committed to building relationships and fostering sense of belonging.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Niagara Christian Collegiate
09.2011 - 09.2023
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues
    to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments.

School Custodian

Niagara Christian Collegiate
09.2005 - 09.2011
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.


Business Owner/Operator

Welland Music Academy
04.1998 - 06.2010
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Port Colborne High School
Port Colborne, ON

Skills

  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Sunday School Instruction
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Youth Ministry Support
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Relationship Building
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Small Business Operations
  • Office Administration
  • Computer Knowledge

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

  • WHIMIS Training
  • Allergy Aware


Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Niagara Christian Collegiate
09.2011 - 09.2023

School Custodian

Niagara Christian Collegiate
09.2005 - 09.2011

Business Owner/Operator

Welland Music Academy
04.1998 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Port Colborne High School
  • WHIMIS Training
  • Allergy Aware


Darlene Pizzo