Kari Prediger
Calgary,Canada
Summary
I’m hard working and eager to learn through new experiences
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
Alinea International
Calgary, AB
08.2022 - 05.2025
- In this role, I must anticipate others needs at all times. A high level of organization is required to keep the office environment running smoothly. While I order supplies, I also make sure to have an adequate back stock during times of shortage as well as making sure all equipment is operating at top efficiency and must be able to do basic troubleshooting.
- I have the responsibility of compiling and entering the data for our company wide carbon reduction plan that results in the annual report provided on the company website as required by foreign governments.
- As an international consulting company, we have employees and field offices all across the world that I help with the due diligence of the hiring process. This requires a high attention to detail and confidentiality.
- As our head office, all payments and documentation must go through our office with which I assist the Accounts Payable team in reconciling, coding and filing.
Recruitment Consultant
Drake International
Calgary, AB
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Prescreened and interviewed candidates for various roles. Sent documentation required for the candidates to work with the organization. Point of contact for specific clients and candidates for the Calgary and the surrounding area. Followed up with all clients and placements to be sure operating at our best. Logged all communications in internal database and verified that payroll was processed on a weekly basis. Responsible for contacting new candidates to set up video interviews and to build candidate pool. Specific number of interviews to be conducted weekly and SMART goals to be discussed in morning meetings.
Data Verification Specialist
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Verifying and entering data submitted from students and faculty daily. Great attention to detail and confidentiality are key. Also responsible for secondary verifications and analyzing data queries. Flagged any suspect data for next level review. Entering and verifying data in a timely manner as this was very time sensitive information.
Practicum Placement/Administration
Reeves College
Calgary, AB
01.2021 - 06.2021
- I was the first point of contact in person and over the phone. My most important part of this role was to be sure the phones were answered each and every time. Through hard work and dedication, I was promoted to Practicum Coordinator just over a month into my employment. This was a challenging and exciting role for me. I was responsible for seeking out new and maintaining current host relationships for our students to complete their practicum. I helped with mock interviews as well as helping students with their resumes and cover letters. Organization and time management were key as all paperwork had to be present before I could start the graduation process.
Guest Services Manager
Best Western
Calgary, AB
07.2019 - 09.2019
- My primary role is to oversee all front desk operations. This includes scheduling, guest check in and check out procedures, as well as proper cash handling and debit/credit card transactions. Guest concerns are handled in a timely manner, and follow up is done when necessary.
Manager
Stokes
Calgary, AB
01.2018 - 12.2018
- I came into the company to help organize for inventory and was hired on as a Senior Key Holder. I was promoted to Assistant Manager by March and then to Manager in mid April. I am responsible for daily store operations including sales goals, up selling, banking, and communicating via email with my District Manager and Head Office. I am also responsible for hiring, firing, scheduling and holding associates accountable.
Manager
7-Eleven
Calgary, AB
03.2014 - 10.2017
- Started as a Sales Associate and quickly became Assistant Manager in just over a year with the company. I was promoted to Manager November of 2016. My job duties include scheduling, hiring and firing. Following a monthly budget in labour, write offs and controllable earnings while making sure enough in inventory turns to make a profit. Prepared for quarterly audits and kept inventory organized and to a minimum for a quick and efficient result. Holding employees accountable for unacceptable behaviour or actions as well as crediting employees for a job well done. Daily paperwork including gasoline inventory, lottery, debit and credit transactions and cash deposits are scanned through to head office. Check email daily and sent payroll every Monday. Customer service is also a big part of my job. Keeping a clean and welcoming store as well as a cheerful attitude and high team morale, makes for a positive experience that customers want to come back to.
Assistant
Super Save Group
Calgary, AB
01.2013 - 03.2014
- I was a Junior Administrative Assistant in a high stress environment. Daily job duties included, but not limited to filing, ordering office/shop supplies, data entry, answering phones and sending/receiving documents and packages through courier. As well as my regular job duties, I also assisted Sales Reps in securing new clients through cold calling and emailing potential clients.
Education
DEP or Skilled (Trade Certificate) - Accounting and Payroll
CDI College
Calgary, AB07.2020
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Penticton Secondary School
06.1999
Skills
- Filing
- Cold Calling
- Accounts Payable
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Administration (6 years)
- Guest Service
- Payroll Certifications and License AHLEI Front Desk Manager Certification August 2019 to Present
- Microsoft Office (4 years) (5 years)
- Microsoft Word
- Tax Experience
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Administrative experience
- Upselling
- Microsoft Outlook
- Front Desk
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English - Advanced
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
Alinea International
08.2022 - 05.2025
Recruitment Consultant
Drake International
04.2022 - 06.2022
Data Verification Specialist
University of Calgary
09.2021 - 03.2022
Practicum Placement/Administration
Reeves College
01.2021 - 06.2021
Guest Services Manager
Best Western
07.2019 - 09.2019
Manager
Stokes
01.2018 - 12.2018
Manager
7-Eleven
03.2014 - 10.2017
Assistant
Super Save Group
01.2013 - 03.2014
DEP or Skilled (Trade Certificate) - Accounting and Payroll
CDI College
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Penticton Secondary School