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Jenna Zanussi

Rural Parkland County, AB,Canada

Summary

Experienced office administrator with a proven track record of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled in multitasking, problem-solving, and providing efficient solutions. Known for fostering positive working relationships with colleagues and maintaining a professional demeanor. Proficient in office and computer systems, dedicated to achieving results with a strong sense of professionalism.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrator - Permanent Part Time

PPWC Local #1
04.2025 - Current
  • Answer incoming calls, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained compliance with organizational policies through meticulous record-keeping and adherence to union policies and by-laws.
  • Managed office inventory and supplies, ensuring stock levels and reducing operational disruptions.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, organize year end financials, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.
  • Implemented digital document management system, reducing paper waste and promoting environmental sustainability.
  • Assisted with payroll processing for staff, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.

Human Resources Associate

Mercer Celgar Ltd.
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Greet employees and manage the HR front desk and reception area by keeping it a safe and clean environment.
  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls accordingly.
  • Help respond to inquiries, concerns, book meetings and refer employees to the appropriate team member, department or outside organization.
  • Assist in the recruitment process including but not limited to: Managing active job postings, incoming resumes/candidate management, scheduling, testing, coordinate pre-meets, interviews and screening process or send regret letters.
  • Provide administrative support for group retirement programs, benefit plans and policy administration.
  • Maintain employee files and applicable auditing / tracking system and keep record of training / development initiatives.
  • Maintain and promote the utmost integrity and the highest caliber of customer service and respect to all guests, team members and contracting personnel
  • Rehab and reintegration committee member. Help employees integrate back to work after WCB or Weekly indemnity claim
  • Posted Job Bids for the union and awarded them accordingly
  • Temporarily scheduled employees in the operation departments according to JLA (Joint labour agreement)

Casual Custodian

School District No. 20 – (Kootenay-Columbia)
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Clean and sanitize Schools in Castlegar, Fruitvale, Rossland and Trail. Responsibilities include wiping of all surfaces and high touch places. Emptying garbage and recycle bins. Sweep, vacuum, mop and replace supplies for all rooms and common areas in the school.

Casual Cleaner

RDM Janitorial
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Clean and sanitize commercial buildings throughout the Castlegar area. Duties include cleaning all surfaces and touch points. Emptying garbage cans, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, offices and common areas.

Receptionist

Grant Thornton LLP.
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Greet clients, set up appointments, assist with questions and inquiries
  • Answering the phones and allocating calls to the appropriate person
  • Maintain a clean and functional reception area
  • Clerical duties such as filing, incoming/outgoing mail, arranging couriers, ordering supplies, photocopying, scanning and faxing
  • Prepared purchase orders
  • Print and assemble tax returns along with electronic filing and database management
  • Managed accounts receivable and bank deposits
  • Set up office functions with bookings and meal arrangements
  • Supported Administrative Assistants with finalizing financial statements, preparing letters, proposals, reports and client billings

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist / Document Control

Wood Canada Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for managing the front desk area
  • Meeting and greeting office visitors (clients, vendors)
  • Answering all incoming calls on a multi-line phone system: Dealing with, redirecting calls where appropriate.
  • Booking vehicles, events, meeting rooms and lunches
  • Record and distribute mail/fax, shipping and receiving couriers
  • Responsible for ordering and unloading all stationary supplies and equipment throughout the whole office
  • Preparing purchase orders
  • Department specific data entry: Safety courses / Induction records
  • Arranging and booking employee travel
  • Document / Drawing tracking and data entry for all Engineering departments
  • Issuing final documents and drawings to the client after thorough checks
  • Archiving projects once closed

Education

WHMIS -

Castlegar, BC
01.2024

Microsoft Word 2007 Level 3 - undefined

Selkirk College
Trail, BC
01.2011

Microsoft Word 2007 Level 2 - undefined

Selkirk College
Trail, BC
01.2011

FoodSafe - undefined

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Sechelt, BC
01.2008

Key Element of School-Age Child Care-Sunshine coast Child Care Resource and Referral Program - undefined

Sechelt, BC
01.2007

Finished first year of Administration Information Technology Management - undefined

SAIT
Calgary, AB
01.2007

High school Graduate - undefined

JL Crowe Secondary School
Trail, BC
01.2006

Skills

  • Teamwork, collaboration and time management
  • Office administration, mail handling, shipping and receiving packages
  • Administrative support, expense reports, document scanning, copying, faxing, sorting emails and phone calls in a timely manner
  • Database entry, file organization
  • Human resources experience, highly confidential work
  • Schedule and calendar management, coordinating events, meeting, travel etc
  • Payroll basic experience
  • Scheduling appointments

Interests

  • Enjoy all sports and outdoor activities like hiking, skating, fishing, golfing, gardening and hobby farm training and upkeep
  • Road trips with my family
  • Proud mom to two active boys ages 7 and 12

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Office Administrator - Permanent Part Time

PPWC Local #1
04.2025 - Current

Human Resources Associate

Mercer Celgar Ltd.
01.2023 - 03.2025

Casual Custodian

School District No. 20 – (Kootenay-Columbia)
01.2021 - 01.2023

Casual Cleaner

RDM Janitorial
01.2019 - 01.2021

Receptionist

Grant Thornton LLP.
01.2019 - 01.2021

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist / Document Control

Wood Canada Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2018

Microsoft Word 2007 Level 3 - undefined

Selkirk College

Microsoft Word 2007 Level 2 - undefined

Selkirk College

FoodSafe - undefined

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Key Element of School-Age Child Care-Sunshine coast Child Care Resource and Referral Program - undefined

Finished first year of Administration Information Technology Management - undefined

SAIT

High school Graduate - undefined

JL Crowe Secondary School

WHMIS -

Jenna Zanussi