Katrina Foster
Alberta New Democrats First Point Of Contact
Edmonton
Summary
Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 10+ years of performance. Skilled at business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Administrative Officer
Alberta's New Democrats
06.2017 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors; respond to extensive email communication.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative and service-related functions, including assisting with organizing Provincial Council meetings (2-3 times per annum) and biannual Convention.
- Ongoing maintenance of membership and fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge).
Administrative Assistant
Alberta Federation of Labour
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Answer phones and manage the reception desk
- Help organize meetings, workshops and summer camp
Office Administrator
CUPE Local 30
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Answer phones and manage the reception desk
- Provide clerical & administrative support to Business Agents and CUPE Local 30 Executive
- Assist with the planning and execution of CUPE Local 30 Annual Retirement Banquet
Front Office Administrator
Alberta Federation of Labour
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Answer phones and manage the reception desk
- Act in an Executive Assistant capacity to the AFL President (i.e. booking flights and hotels, arranging meetings)
- Provide clerical & administrative support to AFL Officers, Executive Staff, Executive Council & Committees, and at AFL events
- Help organize meetings, workshops and conventions
Portfolio Support Officer Fulfillment & Compliance
BMO Bank of Montreal
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Monitor and manage the submission of commercial credit documents into a busy regional center
- Calculate and communicate appropriate lines of credit for BMO commercial clients
- Significant telephone and e-mail communication with internal and external clients
AML Compliance Officer
Vega Asset Management Partners Ltd.
03.2005 - 04.2008
- Review of all investors and document records into Vega funds in line with Group Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policy
- Review & maintain Vega Cayman’s (AML) policies/procedures in line with Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), (US) National Futures Association (NFA) & (US) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines
- Attend educational seminars regarding the latest in local and international AML news and procedures, including use of the PRIME Search System
- Responsible for ensuring that accurate and up-to-date filings were submitted to the NFA and SEC regarding Vega Cayman entities (2006-2008)
Banking Officer
Butterfield Bank
10.1999 - 03.2005
- Relationship management with corporate and high net worth clients, including opening bank and investment accounts
- Presentations to potential clients selling the Bank and its services
- Extensive knowledge of Cayman Islands’ AML guidelines
- Supervision of staff in a busy team setting
- Assisting with the day-to-day running of the Branch, including periodic vault audits, daily cash disbursement, daily balancing of the books and ATMs, and problem solving of internal and external issues
- Face-to-face and telephone interaction with clients
Education
LLB (Honours) -
Cayman Islands Law School (Univ. of Liverpool)
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Alberta
Edmonton 05.2001 -
Skills
Customer relations
Meticulous attention to detail
Prioritization
Deadline oriented
Professional communication
Microsoft Office Suite
Event coordination
Office administration
Database administration
Relationship building
Continuing Education Courses
Continuing education through the U of A (Organizational Behavior); NAIT (Accounting for Non-Accountants); Edmonton District Labour Council (Shop Steward I); AFL/CLC Labour School (Member Engagement)
Timeline
Administrative Officer
Alberta's New Democrats
06.2017 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Alberta Federation of Labour
03.2017 - 05.2017
Office Administrator
CUPE Local 30
02.2016 - 02.2017
Front Office Administrator
Alberta Federation of Labour
06.2014 - 03.2015
Portfolio Support Officer Fulfillment & Compliance
BMO Bank of Montreal
01.2010 - 10.2011
AML Compliance Officer
Vega Asset Management Partners Ltd.
03.2005 - 04.2008
LLB (Honours) -
Cayman Islands Law School (Univ. of Liverpool)
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Alberta
05.2001 -
Banking Officer
Butterfield Bank
10.1999 - 03.2005
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