Professional and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Client Service Associate
Evans Investment Counsel Inc.
05.2022 - 04.2024
Provide administrative support to Portfolio Managers in the completion of all tasks related to client portfolio management and reporting
Provide focused, pro-active, detail-orientated support to ensure exceptional client service experience
Process client requests – ad hoc & scheduled electronic fund transfers, trades, cheques, wire deposits, contributions, transfers, documentation updates and other transactions as necessary
Responsible for new client onboarding and ensuring existing accounts and the CRM platform is up-to-date, accurate and in compliance with Company policies and Regulatory requirements
Resolve trade settlement issues with custodian and internal operations staff
Establish and maintain client files for legal correspondence, trading and cash activities
Assist with Quarterly reporting and Year-end reports
Collaborate with team members on joint projects (such as RRSP contribution campaign, TFSA & RESP contribution tracking and distributing tax documentation to clients and their accountants)
Office Manager & Client Services Associate
JCIC Asset Management Inc.
09.2015 - 05.2022
Ensure all client enquiries are addressed accurately and in a timely manner
In charge of approving all transfer requests, KYC preparation, client updates and cash requests
Prepare and distribute special month-end reports and year-end tax reports
Responsible for overall office administration and assisting with special projects ad hoc
Arrange internal and external client meetings, luncheons and events
Ensure client information is recorded correctly on CRM platform and that documentation is compliant in terms of suitability and AML requirements
Assist with preparing and editing communications for clients and prospects
Maintain company vacation calendar and track and record employee absences
Responsible for monitoring office inventory and ordering stationary, business cards, supplies and other company marketing/branding materials
Main contact for office vendors, service providers and landlord/tenant communications
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Executive Assistant
RBC Capital Markets (Randstad)
07.2015 - 08.2015
Provide vacation coverage for four Executive Assistants in various departments within the Global Investment Banking arm
In each role, provide administrative support to a team of up to 11 individuals, comprised of multi-level Executives, Managing Directors and Analysts
CAREER BREAK
Not Employed
11.2007 - 07.2015
When Azure’s Head Office was relocated to Michigan, I made the decision to stay home to raise my children
School Volunteer (reading with students in the classroom, field trip supervisor)
Active member of our local committee that was advocating to the District School Board’s Program and Accommodation Review Board (PARC) for the construction of a ‘walk-to’ school in our neighbourhood
Set up a home business selling AVON (acquired customers, sent out monthly recommendations, scheduled deliveries and tracked invoices and payments)
Exec. Assistant to Deputy Chairman and CEO
AZURE DYNAMICS CORP
09.2001 - 11.2007
Act as a gatekeeper, using independent judgement, discretion and diplomacy to make decisions on the CEO’s behalf while ensuring that the CEO is informed in a timely manner
Assist the CEO, in a highly confidential capacity on all business and personal matters as required (Outside Directorships, Organizations, Clubs and Affiliations)
Strategically manage CEO’s business and personal calendar – schedule and co-ordinate all appointments, conference calls, luncheons, day to day activities, meetings, emails and phone calls to facilitate the most efficient use of time
Organize events and meetings (book off-set venues; negotiate meeting room facilities and catering)
Coordinate extensive travel across multiple time-zones and global locations for the CEO, management team and Board of Directors
Support the Board of Directors; circulation of Minutes, correspondence, meeting organization, and all preparations, including coordination of AGM and filings with Canadian Securities Regulators
Organize, prepare and maintain all files, and client/customer database in an organized and efficient manner
Meticulously manage all communications and correspondence (phone, email, post) and respond where appropriate, on the CEO’s behalf
Skills
Exceptionally strong organizational, communication and analytical skills
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the proven capacity to manage competing priorities in high demand situations
Extensive experience in dealing with highly sensitive, confidential information
Professional & reliable with solid judgement
Self-motivated, proactive, detail orientated and adaptable, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe’s suite of products, as well as Salesforce, AXYS, Harmony, InvestCloud and Outlook