Janet Park-Ardebol
Executive Assistant
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Operator Manager
10095767 Manitoba Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
11.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports.
Teacher
Self-Employed
Winnipeg, MB
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
- Planned lessons for classroom of up to 15 students.
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
- Successfully improved students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
Event Planner
HomeMADE
Winnipeg, MB
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization and rehearsal, ceremonies and receptions.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Coordinated florists, photographers and musicians during for events.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
Owner/Operator
KimChi Cafe
Winnipeg, MB
05.2006 - 05.2012
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 15 employees.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Owner/Operator - Retail Manager
The Purple Iris
Winnipeg, Manitoba
09.1996 - 05.2006
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Executive Assistant to the President
The Academy Of Learning
Toronto, Ontario
05.1990 - 04.1994
- Screened calls and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and leadership.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Executed basic banking and bookkeeping tasks.
- Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Managed and reviewed filing and office systems.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
Education
Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Plus)
Coventry House
Online 09.2017 - 12.2017
Intermediate Certificate - TEFL
TEFL Professional Development Institute
Online 05.2017 - 08.2017
Certificate - Teaching IELTS Preparation
Canadian College of Educators
Online 09.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate - Orientation To ESL For All
Centre For Canadian Language Benchmarks
Calgary, Alberta 09.2015 - 12.2015
Advanced Diploma - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Plus)
Busan University of Foreign Studies
Busan, Korea 09.2012 - 12.2012
Certificate - Executive Assistant
Academy of Learning
Toronto, ON 05.1990 - 09.1990
Bachelor of Science - Applied Animal Biology
The University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba 09.1986 - 04.1990
High School Diploma -
St. Mary’s Academy
Winnipeg, Manitoba 09.1980 - 06.1986
Skills
Filing and data archiving
75 WPM typing speed
Organization and prioritization
Confidential and discreet
Records administration
Microsoft applications proficiency
Mail handling
Bookkeeping
Travel coordination
Sorting and labeling
Scheduling
Invoice Processing
Office administration
Administrative support
Staff Management
Timeline
Owner/Operator Manager
10095767 Manitoba Inc.
11.2020 - Current
Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Plus)
Coventry House
09.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate - Teaching IELTS Preparation
Canadian College of Educators
09.2017 - 12.2017
Teacher
Self-Employed
07.2017 - 11.2020
Intermediate Certificate - TEFL
TEFL Professional Development Institute
05.2017 - 08.2017
Certificate - Orientation To ESL For All
Centre For Canadian Language Benchmarks
09.2015 - 12.2015
Advanced Diploma - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Plus)
Busan University of Foreign Studies
09.2012 - 12.2012
Event Planner
HomeMADE
01.2012 - 07.2017
Owner/Operator
KimChi Cafe
05.2006 - 05.2012
Owner/Operator - Retail Manager
The Purple Iris
09.1996 - 05.2006
Certificate - Executive Assistant
Academy of Learning
05.1990 - 09.1990
Executive Assistant to the President
The Academy Of Learning
05.1990 - 04.1994
Bachelor of Science - Applied Animal Biology
The University of Winnipeg
09.1986 - 04.1990
High School Diploma -
St. Mary’s Academy
09.1980 - 06.1986