Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Devadas Law Professional Corporation
03.2021 - Current
Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements and negotiating vendor contracts.
Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Warehouse Package Handler
UPS
11.2020 - 03.2021
Maintained clean, safe work environment through regular cleaning duties and promoting teamwork among staff members.
Loaded package containers onto forklifts and transported into packaging areas.
Checked products for damage or other issues before packing into boxes.
Increased on-time deliveries with effective communication between departments and accurate package tracking.
Built strong relationships with customers and vendors through excellent customer service.
Reduced damaged goods by implementing proper handling techniques and providing training to team members.
Supported efficient loading/unloading processes, coordinating with truck drivers and other warehouse personnel as needed.
Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
Personal Assistant
PwC
04.2013 - 10.2019
Collaborated with other support staff in coordinating joint projects or covering workload during absences.
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Managed complex calendar coordination across multiple time zones for seamless meeting scheduling.
Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Facilitated smooth office operations by managing supplies inventory and overseeing maintenance requests.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
Monitored expenses closely, maintaining an organized filing system for easy access to financial records.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Certificate - Business Administration
Fengy College
Montreal, QC
12.2021
Skills
New Business Development
Complex Problem-Solving
Reading Comprehension
Presentation Preparation
Administrative Procedures
High Volume Phone Inquiries
Social Media and Promotions
Event Coordination
Computer Proficiency
Electronic Records Management
Report creation
Supply Inventory Control
Inventory Management
Legal administrative support
Microsoft Outlook
Clerical Support
Accomplishments
Event Planning - Successfully planned and executed corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 100+ employees.
Travel Planning - Booked heavy domestic and international travel for department of [Number].
Computer Proficiency - Created PowerPoint presentations that were successfully used for business development.
Assisted management with the training of 40 new staff members.
Languages
English
Full Professional
sinhala
Full Professional
Cricket, Playing chess
I love to play cricket with my colleagues. I was a part of a team of School Cricket. Im a good chess player with some ranking.