Julia Hrivnak
Toronto,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Self-employeed
06.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed household and estate/financial tasks on a daily basis, full-time.
- Managed time effectively while caring for parent, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Assisted parent with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
Assistant Chef to Food Program Administrator
June Callwood Centre for Young Women – Jessie’s (Contract)
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed large-scale prep for meals, food inventory, performed HACCP protocols daily, organizing kitchen, recipe development
- Instructing and managing volunteers
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by consistently preparing and presenting high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
Personal Executive Assistant
Janet Ritch PhD, Private Client, Toronto (part-time)
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Recruited to assist with administrative organization, food preparation and weekly library trips
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed own schedule in home office
- Computer assistance, image archive organization, data entry
- Assisted with writing and printing documents, errands, estate planning, appointments
Manager & Art Curator
Garland & Ford Contemporary online
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Founded professional online contemporary photography gallery with e-commerce capabilities and roster of 25 artists
- Managed all operations for online art gallery, writing press release, client services, ecommerce, image sourcing
- Curated and wrote briefs and press releases for themed shows
- Sourced artists, sold >$7,000 worth of art
Manager /Customer Service Rep
Whole Foods Corporation Ltd., Yorkville, Toronto
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Single-handedly responsible for all administration, buying, and financial maintenance of floral department.
- Sold $100,000 worth of product each year and managed monthly sales targets, ordered merchandise
- Responsible for customer service, liaise with team members, organizing inventory worth >$250,000
- Trained 6 new personnel in buying, product knowledge and departmental display
Executive Assistant to the Creative Director
Random House Publishing, Clarkson Potter Division, New York N.Y
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Organized art department procedures as the point person for all incoming inquiries, calls and requests
- Assisted in coordinating seasonal book production schedules with approx 35 book titles.
- Kept track of meetings and incoming calls for 12 departmental employees
- Liaised with editors, designers, assistants, vendors and departments such as sales, marketing and production
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree – Cinema Studies & Fine Art -
University of Toronto
Culinary Nutrition Management Diploma -
George Brown Chef School
01.2016
Associate of Arts - Photography And Painting
Ontario College of Art & Design
04.1995
Skills
- Computer Skills & Adobe Suite
- Communications and Client Relations
- Office Management
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Customer service
- Vendor Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Supply Ordering
Certification
- Certified Virtual Executive Assistant, IAP, 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Self-employeed
06.2019 - 04.2023
Assistant Chef to Food Program Administrator
June Callwood Centre for Young Women – Jessie’s (Contract)
03.2018 - 02.2019
Personal Executive Assistant
Janet Ritch PhD, Private Client, Toronto (part-time)
01.2014 - 01.2017
Manager & Art Curator
Garland & Ford Contemporary online
01.2012 - 01.2014
Manager /Customer Service Rep
Whole Foods Corporation Ltd., Yorkville, Toronto
01.2006 - 01.2012
Executive Assistant to the Creative Director
Random House Publishing, Clarkson Potter Division, New York N.Y
01.1999 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts Degree – Cinema Studies & Fine Art -
University of Toronto
Culinary Nutrition Management Diploma -
George Brown Chef School
Associate of Arts - Photography And Painting
Ontario College of Art & Design
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