Jennifer Thorkelson
Victoria,BC
Summary
Proficient and self-motivated worker with over 10 years of experience in professional and confidential office settings. Highly skilled at multi-tasking and detail oriented work while efficiently achieving deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometric Assistant
Mosaic Vision Care
03.2015 - 10.2019
MOA/Office Administrator
Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre
02.2015 - 07.2015
Optometric Assistant
VisionCare Optometry Centre
01.2013 - 11.2014
Optometric Assistant
Family Vision Clinic
10.2009 - 12.2012
Teaching Assistant
Saint Mary's University
01.2012 - 04.2012
Optometric Assistant
Dr. Eitutis & Associates
05.2009 - 07.2009
Cashier/File Maintenance Clerk
Thrifty Foods
07.2006 - 08.2008
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS10.2012
Skills
- Capable of typing 60 wpm, in addition to experience with various Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point
- Answered a multi-line phone system in a professional manner in fast-paced office settings
- Experienced with clerical duties such as faxing, photocopying, email, filing, ordering from suppliers, and scheduling
- Highly motivated; goal-oriented in meeting deadlines and working efficiently to prioritize and complete tasks while maintaining attention to important details
- Versatile and able to quickly adapt to new situations and environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in drafting and compiling a staff training manual, developing spreadsheets for office efficiency and taking meeting minutes
- Entrusted with a variety of office responsibilities; input data changes, ordered & counted inventory and trained new staff
- Friendly, with excellent interpersonal skills, used to foster & maintain positive working relationships
- Experienced with troubleshooting and effectively problem solving in stressful situations while remaining professional
- Able to work successfully in a team, or alone
Timeline
Optometric Assistant
Mosaic Vision Care
03.2015 - 10.2019
MOA/Office Administrator
Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre
02.2015 - 07.2015
Optometric Assistant
VisionCare Optometry Centre
01.2013 - 11.2014
Teaching Assistant
Saint Mary's University
01.2012 - 04.2012
Optometric Assistant
Family Vision Clinic
10.2009 - 12.2012
Optometric Assistant
Dr. Eitutis & Associates
05.2009 - 07.2009
Cashier/File Maintenance Clerk
Thrifty Foods
07.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Saint Mary's University
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