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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Volunteer
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Jennifer Lemon

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 9+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.



Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Belfor Restoration
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
  • Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.

Operations Supervisor

The Bridge Youth And Family Services
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Implemented quality control systems to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in service delivery across all shifts.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.

Operations Manager

Ridgeline Exploration Services Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.

Executive Assistant

Ridgeline Exploration Services
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
  • Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
  • Aided in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.

Administrative Assistant

Minco Corporate Management
07.2019 - 07.2020

(Contracted by Ridgeline Exploration Services)

  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Identified, developed, and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
  • Create expense reports from receipts submitted by employees for reimbursement
  • Manage basic bookkeeping duties and payroll

Addictions Case Manager

The Salvation Army
03.2015 - 02.2019
  • Streamlined service coordination efforts through diligent maintenance of client files and efficient use of case management software tools.
  • Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
  • Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC
04.2026

Designation - Project Management Professional

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
04.2025

Certificate - Bookkeeping

Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC
04.2021

Certificate - Basic Accounting

Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC
04.2021

High School Diploma -

Brentwood College School
Mill Bay, BC
06.2014

Skills

  • Business Correspondence
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Highly Organized
  • Executive Schedule Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Work Coordination

Awards

Rugby Canada: Recipient of 1 in 6 Women in Leadership Awards in 2023

Volunteer

BC Rugby Union: Senior Competitions Board Member

Kelowna Crows R.F.C.: Vice President

Kelowna Crows R.F.C.: Senior Women's Coach

BC Summer Games: U17 Representative Coach

Timeline

Production Manager

Belfor Restoration
08.2023 - Current

Operations Supervisor

The Bridge Youth And Family Services
05.2022 - 07.2023

Operations Manager

Ridgeline Exploration Services Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2022

Executive Assistant

Ridgeline Exploration Services
07.2020 - 07.2021

Administrative Assistant

Minco Corporate Management
07.2019 - 07.2020

Addictions Case Manager

The Salvation Army
03.2015 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of British Columbia

Designation - Project Management Professional

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Certificate - Bookkeeping

Okanagan College

Certificate - Basic Accounting

Okanagan College

High School Diploma -

Brentwood College School
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