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Joanne Banman

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Assistant

Strathcona County – Utilities
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Processed payments and documents such as creating purchase requisitions, invoices, employee expenses, and cost reporting.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.

Accounting Assistant

Strathcona County – Transportation, Engineering & Operations
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Created Purchase Requisitions, processed invoices, journal vouchers, employee expenses, cost reporting, time entry, and purchased office supplies
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.

Technical Data Analyst

Spectra Energy
01.2008 - 04.2017
  • Developed, documented and implemented standards and guidelines and procedures for master data.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on equipment master data and maintenance.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Supported senior management in making informed decisions through data analysis and reporting.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and consistent use of master data across the organization.
  • Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings, taking minutes, and tracking project progress.


Finance Assistant

Spectra Energy / Westcoast Energy
02.2003 - 01.2008
  • Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives including invoices, journal vouchers, employee expenses, and cost reporting.
  • Enhanced payroll efficiency with meticulous record-keeping and accurate timesheet submissions.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Contract Administration / Accounting Assistant

Spectra Energy / Westcoast Energy
09.1998 - 02.2003
  • Managed contract administration tasks, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Ensured strict adherence to corporate policies and procedures in all aspects of contract administration activities.
  • Streamlined contract administration by implementing effective tracking tools and reporting systems.
  • Reduced errors in documentation by meticulously proofreading and editing written materials.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Processed daily financial transactions in support of the Engineering & Construction team's objectives including invoices, reconciling daily job tickets, journal vouchers, and cost reporting.

Administrative Assistant

Westcoast Energy
09.1997 - 09.1998
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.


Senior Records Management Clerk

Agricultural Credit Corporation of Saskatchewan
04.1988 - 08.1997

· Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.

· Created and updated confidential physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.

· Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.

· Managed phone and email correspondence and handled high volume incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

· Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.

· Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.

· Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.

· Organized offsite storage facilities for long-term document retention, optimizing space utilization in the office.

· Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, ensuring proper storage and access controls.

· Supported the seamless integration of new employees by providing them with comprehensive training on records management procedures and best practices.

· Assisted with the development of records retention policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Education

Keyboarding / Word Processing Certificate -

SIAST
Swift Current, SK
05.1995

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Expense Reporting
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Administrative Support
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Information confidentiality
  • File Management
  • Proofreading
  • Supply Inventory

Timeline

Accounting Assistant

Strathcona County – Utilities
05.2023 - 07.2024

Accounting Assistant

Strathcona County – Transportation, Engineering & Operations
03.2021 - 05.2023

Technical Data Analyst

Spectra Energy
01.2008 - 04.2017

Finance Assistant

Spectra Energy / Westcoast Energy
02.2003 - 01.2008

Contract Administration / Accounting Assistant

Spectra Energy / Westcoast Energy
09.1998 - 02.2003

Administrative Assistant

Westcoast Energy
09.1997 - 09.1998

Senior Records Management Clerk

Agricultural Credit Corporation of Saskatchewan
04.1988 - 08.1997

Keyboarding / Word Processing Certificate -

SIAST
Joanne Banman