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Gail Long

New Edinburgh,NS

Summary

I am a driven administrative professional with over two decades of experience in the public education sector. Proven track record of optimizing administrative processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing exceptional support to educational supervisors and team members. Adept at managing diverse responsibilities with precision and professionalism. Demonstrated ability to coordinate international programs, including homestay arrangements, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and enriching student experiences. Committed to delivering high-quality service and contributing to the success of educational and program initiatives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Homestay Coordinator

TCRCE: St. Mary’s Bay Academy
05.2022
  • Conducts regular home visits to new and current families using established criteria system
  • Recruits and retains host families
  • Conducts orientation for host families and students
  • Reviews student application for homestay placement

Administrative Assistant

TCRCE: Harbor House YCMHS and Barton Elementary
01.2003
  • Receive and forward telephone inquiries and receive and respond to emails
  • Compose routine correspondence such as memos and letters
  • Prepare and maintain an up-to-date filing system
  • Daily typing
  • Make weekly bank deposits (SchoolCash.Net) (Barton Elementary)
  • Preparing of monthly cash reports (Barton Elementary)
  • Proficiency with Power School
  • Proficiency with True North database
  • Proficiency with Aesop
  • Recording absence of time in Excel for staff (YCMHS) ECE’s (Pre-Primary) for Bridgewater
  • Purchase Orders (Pre-Primary) (also both Barton and YCMHS)
  • Ordering of office supplies
  • Ordering of classroom supplies
  • Maintaining confidential student cumulative records
  • Preparing of confidential files, reports, and correspondence
  • Handling of public inquiries at the office
  • Preparation of daily outgoing mail
  • Handling and sorting of incoming mail
  • Accounts Payable (Barton Elementary)
  • Photocopying.

Revenue Accounting Clerk

The Digby Pines Resort & Spa
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Reconcile cashier’s daily deposits
  • Reconcile daily interact receipts
  • Make daily bank deposits
  • Preparing of monthly cash reports
  • Preparing of gratuities bi-weekly
  • Handling of customer account inquiries
  • Maintaining stationery stock
  • Supplying stationery requirements to all departments
  • Ordering of stationery from suppliers
  • File all daily work
  • Maintain dead file storage
  • Assist in month end food/beverage inventories
  • Preparation of daily outgoing mail
  • Recording of the minutes for the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.

Secretary

Doucet Fisheries Ltd.
01.1990 - 01.1997
  • Accounts Payable (Simply Accounting)
  • Payroll (Simply Accounting)
  • Answering telephone
  • Filing
  • Ordering of supplies
  • Selling of fish retail
  • QMP Coordinator (Quality Management Program) Working closely with the Dept
  • Of Fisheries on the quality of our products by performing routine inspections of raw product and of the factory, documenting my findings for the DFO to review and grade the plant on.

Front Desk Receptionist

The Admiral Digby Inn
01.1988 - 01.1990
  • Taking reservations
  • Accounts receivable
  • Typing
  • Answering multi-line telephone
  • Filing
  • Ordering food supplies for kitchen.

Education

Certificate in Business Education -

Annapolis Valley Campus
01.1987

Grade XII certification -

Weymouth Consolidated High School
01.1986

Skills

  • Vocational Problem Identification
  • Needs Determination
  • Work Experience Programs
  • Individual and family support

References

  • Roberta (Bobby Lou) Reardon, Vice Principal of YCMHS, 902-749-8694
  • Kelley Lacroix, Resource Teacher of YCMHS, 902-740-6232
  • Don Berry, Former Principal of YCMHS, 902-746-8080

Additional Information

Member of Harbour House's Joint Occupational Heath & Safety team

Member of the Homestay Conference Committee team

Timeline

Homestay Coordinator

TCRCE: St. Mary’s Bay Academy
05.2022

Administrative Assistant

TCRCE: Harbor House YCMHS and Barton Elementary
01.2003

Revenue Accounting Clerk

The Digby Pines Resort & Spa
01.1999 - 01.2003

Secretary

Doucet Fisheries Ltd.
01.1990 - 01.1997

Front Desk Receptionist

The Admiral Digby Inn
01.1988 - 01.1990

Certificate in Business Education -

Annapolis Valley Campus

Grade XII certification -

Weymouth Consolidated High School

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