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Jesseline Holmstrom

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Enhanced operational efficiency with expertise in workflow improvement. Experienced with change management and training, assisted employees to adapt to new ways of doing things. Known for adaptability, collaborative teamwork and financial reporting acumen.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Portfolio Reporting

GWL Realty Advisors
07.2012 - 02.2025

2015 - Feb 2025 Process Improvement, Change Management, Training Focused

  • Improved operational efficiency by designing, testing, and implementing electronic workflows that provided end users real time visibility to approval status, access to centralized data, and ability to approve using mobile device. Transformed processes include Lease Deal Approval, Budget/Forecast Approval, Property Valuation Approval, and Recruitment Approval.
  • Optimized adoption of Yardi suite of systems.
  • Developed learning plans by role related to Yardi suite of systems.
  • Created online courses for GWLRA specific training.
  • Spearheaded change management and training for enterprise wide system initiative that replaced multiple systems including accounting, affecting cross functional departments and over 300 employees.

2012 - 2015 Accounting Focused

  • Directed accounting and reporting for clients with real estate assets in excess of $b billion.
  • Assured compliance with regulatory requirements and client agreements.
  • Partnered closely with auditors to issue audits in timely manner.
  • Outlined budget process for clients, fostering collaboration between departments.
  • People management.

Manager, Portfolio Reporting

GWL Realty Advisors
01.2006 - 06.2012
  • Coordinated team efforts for successful delivery of client's financial statements, budgets/forecasts, cash flows, and audits for real estate portfolio.
  • Enhanced accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls.
  • People management.

Assistant Manager, Portfolio Reporting

GWL Realty Advisors
01.2005 - 12.2005
  • Assured accuracy of clients' financial statements, budgets/forecasts and property reports that encompassed leasing activities, capital programs, net operating income and returns.
  • Supervised staff.

Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting

GWL Realty Advisors
07.2002 - 12.2004
  • Prepared client's financial statements.
  • Analyzed property reports that encompassed leasing activities, capital programs, net operating income and returns.
  • Analyzed property budgets/forecasts, liaised directly with regional accountants to resolve issues.
  • Calculated management fees.

Securities Administrator

Canada Life (formerly Great-West Life)
05.1999 - 06.2002
  • Controlled daily accounting for acquisitions/dispositions of securities assets.
  • Assembled and analyzed data for financial statements, government, regulatory, and management reporting,

Personal Banking Representative

CIBC
01.1995 - 04.1999
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions (bank accounts, loans, mortgages, investments) and exceptional service.
  • Supported achievement of sales targets by actively participating in promotional campaigns.

Customer Service Representative Supervisor

CIBC
01.1994 - 12.1994
    • Resolved escalated customer service inquiries and complaints to maintain satisfaction.
    • Coached and mentored 6 service representatives to deliver polite, professional customer interactions.

Head Cashier

CIBC
08.1993 - 12.1994
  • Maintained bulk supply of cash.
  • Conducted regular audits of register tills, ensuring accuracy in daily cash counts and minimizing discrepancies.

Customer Service Representative

CIBC
07.1991 - 06.1993
  • Provided excellent customer care by paying out currency and coin against authorized withdrawals, checks, bonds, and coupons with speed, accuracy and courtesy.
  • Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.

Education

Bachelor of Human Ecology - Family Studies

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
01-1991

Skills

  • Collaborative Team Management
  • Workflow Improvement
  • Change Management Expertise
  • Proactive Knowledge Enhancement
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Proficient in Resolving Issues
  • Financial Reporting

Certification

  • Business Analyst , RRC Polytech, 2023
  • Change Management , Prosci, 2020
  • Certified Professional Accountant , CPA Manitoba, 2002


Timeline

Director, Portfolio Reporting

GWL Realty Advisors
07.2012 - 02.2025

Manager, Portfolio Reporting

GWL Realty Advisors
01.2006 - 06.2012

Assistant Manager, Portfolio Reporting

GWL Realty Advisors
01.2005 - 12.2005

Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting

GWL Realty Advisors
07.2002 - 12.2004

Securities Administrator

Canada Life (formerly Great-West Life)
05.1999 - 06.2002

Personal Banking Representative

CIBC
01.1995 - 04.1999

Customer Service Representative Supervisor

CIBC
01.1994 - 12.1994

Head Cashier

CIBC
08.1993 - 12.1994

Customer Service Representative

CIBC
07.1991 - 06.1993
  • Business Analyst , RRC Polytech, 2023
  • Change Management , Prosci, 2020
  • Certified Professional Accountant , CPA Manitoba, 2002


Bachelor of Human Ecology - Family Studies

University of Manitoba
Jesseline Holmstrom