France Lavigne
Gatineau
Summary
Experiences Issues Manager with a strong background in administrative services and financial management. Skilled in coordinating high-volume office workflows, generating financial reports, and providing strategic advice to senior executives. Proven track record in supervising and mentoring staff to achieve organizational goals.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Issues Manager
Public Services and Procurement Canada
12.2023 - Current
- Provide high-level administrative support to senior management, including calendar management, tracking correspondence, and addressing requests
- Prioritize workflow effectively in a high-volume environment, ensuring timely completion of tasks
- Generate financial and human resource reports, offering strategic recommendations to management
- Coordinate corporate branch tasks and contribute to decision-making by providing analysis and advice to senior executives
- Supervise and mentor one employee, ensuring operational efficiency and promoting professional development
Issues Coordinator
Public Services and Procurement Canada
12.2017 - 12.2023
- Oversaw financial reporting for an appropriated budget, managing year-end reporting across various funding categories such as Salaries, Operations, Maintenance, and Capital
- Managed a budget of over $178M, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial transparency
- Led financial audits and streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency
- Coordinated responses to correspondence and Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests, meeting all deadlines and regulatory requirements
Administrative Assistant
03.2005 - 11.2017
- Coordinated financial and administrative services, including accommodation and material management
- Monitored contracts and provided guidance on procedures to managers and staff
- Supported the processing of grants and amendments to ensure efficiency
- Coordinated logistics for meetings and training, optimizing resource use and operational flow
Education
High School -
Grande-riviere
Gatineau, QC01-1994
Skills
- Financial Budgeting
- Clear Communication
- Project Management Coordination
- Effective Task Prioritization
- Employee Performance Evaluation
- Coaching Expertise
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Effective Time Allocation
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Resilient Under Pressure
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Organizational Change Facilitation
- Team Leadership
- Team Management
- Organizational Time Skills
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Client Support
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Customer service
Security Level
Secret Cleared
Language Profile
Bilingual (CBC)
Timeline
Issues Manager
Public Services and Procurement Canada
12.2023 - Current
Issues Coordinator
Public Services and Procurement Canada
12.2017 - 12.2023
Administrative Assistant
03.2005 - 11.2017
High School -
Grande-riviere
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