Jeannie Nugent
Happy Valley-Goose Bay,NL
Summary
Finance and administrative professional with 20+ years experience in provincial government, legal services, and financial administration. Experience buyer/purchaser supporting provincial fire response and departmental operations, trusted to work accurately in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments. Strong background in Oracle Financials, procurement, reconciliations, and compliance.
Administrative professional with focus on streamlining office processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Known for dependability and adaptability, fostering collaborative environment to achieve team goals. Skilled in organizing information, managing schedules, and supporting administrative functions with precision and reliability.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clerk IV
Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
02.2019 - Current
- Act as buyer/purchaser for provincial fire response and different divisions within the department, processing urgent purchases in high-pressure environments
- Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) in Oracle Financials, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance
- Match invoices to POs, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly
- Process and reconcile P-Card transactions and complete bank reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records using Oracle and Excel for operations and fire-related expenditures
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical supplies, particularly during active fire events
- Utilize Adobe to review, edit, and manage financial documentation
- Maintain organized electronic filing systems to support audits and reporting
- Provide guidance on financial procedures and policies to internal staff
Senior Legal Secretary
Public Prosecutions, Crown Attorney's Office
03.2008 - 02.2019
- Managed criminal prosecution files and court documentation in compliance with legal standards
- Drafted, proofread, and filed legal correspondence and court documents
- Coordinated court schedules, hearings, and meetings for Crown attorneys
- Liaised with law enforcement agencies, courts, and external stakeholders
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive legal and personal information
- Organized electronic and physical filing systems
- Assisted with trial preparations and legal research using Quick Law software
- Trained junior staff and supported attorneys in high-pressure envornments
Administrative, Legal and Financial
Earlier Experience
04.1996 - 03.2008
- Progressive experience in legal administrations, bookkeeping, finance, and government offices, including roles with Royal Bank of Canada, Newfoundland & Labrador Credit Union (Head Office), Member of Parliament Office, legal practices and accounting offices. Responsibilities included invoicing, reconciliations, payroll support, client service, records management and compliance.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John'sIncident Command System Courses (ICS)
Various01-2025
First Aid & CPR Certificate
Workplace NL
Happy Valley-Goose Bay01-2025
Diploma - Office Administration (Executive Concentration)
College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, Newfoundland And Labrador04-1996
High School Diploma -
Brother Rice
St. John's, NL06-1991
Skills
- Oracle Financials (PO creation, invoice matching)
- Buyer/Purchaser-Emergency & operational procurement
- PCard processing & reconciliation
- Bank reconciliations
- Financial record management & compliance
- Excel (tracking, reconciliations, reporting)
- Adobe (PDF review & document management
- Bookkeeping (Levels 1 & 11)
- Financial Accounting
- Legal Terminology
- Machine Transcription
- Records management & audit readiness
Certification
Incident Command System Training (ICS)
1) Level 100 certificate
2) Level 200 certificate
3) Level 300 certificate
Timeline
Clerk IV
Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
02.2019 - Current
Senior Legal Secretary
Public Prosecutions, Crown Attorney's Office
03.2008 - 02.2019
Administrative, Legal and Financial
Earlier Experience
04.1996 - 03.2008
No Degree - Business Administration
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Incident Command System Courses (ICS)
First Aid & CPR Certificate
Workplace NL
Diploma - Office Administration (Executive Concentration)
College of The North Atlantic
High School Diploma -
Brother Rice