Kerri-Ann Rector
Angevine Lake,NS
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor/Office Manager
Nova Scotia Cooperative Council
Truro, NS
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Created an auditing data process to verify the business owner and self employed eligibility for payout with our Covid programs
- Requested additional information from business owners and self employed to verify eligibility for Covid programs
- Collaborated with management and Provincial Government; to develop action plans addressing audit findings and recommendations.
- Led training sessions for team members on how to audit business owners and self employed
- Payout of Nova Scotia Provincial Government covid programs
- Uncovered a self employed fraud scheme of falsifying requests for money in the Covid programs
- Submitted audits on a weekly basis to the Provincial Government
- Organized dinners, meetings, events and galas for sometimes over 200 individuals, including florals, meals, entertainment, hotels
- Created a data base for all Co-operatives, including all executive brokerage members information for all of Nova Scotia
- Created several business statistic reports for the Provincial Government
- Created several loan reports for the Credit Unions of Nova Scotia on a monthly basis
OFFICE MANAGER/CONVEYANCER
Century 21 In Town Realty
Vancouver, BC
09.2011 - 08.2019
- Conducted thorough title searches to identify and resolve potential issues in property titles.
- Prepared and reviewed legal documents, including contracts and settlement statements, for accuracy.
- All Banking requirements for 8 business accounts
- Entered real estate listings and MLS contracts into the systems
- Pay out of Real Estate, Property Management and Mortgage Broker commissions, referrals and garnishees
- Correspond and assist the Real Estate Council, Real Estate Board, and CRA as required
- Assist Owners, Managing Broker, Realtors and staff as needed
- Property Management and trades receipting, pay owners and tenants, update system as required
- Onboard and update realtors into all systems as required
- Assist bookkeeper in doing monthly bank reconciliations
- Create monthly Liability Listing reports for PM accounts
- Developed and implemented administrative and filing procedures, increasing operational consistency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade office technology, enhancing overall efficiency and data security.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing new software solutions specifically designed for the conveyancing industry.
- Managed a diverse caseload involving residential and commercial contracts, mortgage brokers and property management transactions, adapting strategies as necessary for the unique requirements of each case.
- Streamlined the conveyancing process by efficiently managing document preparation and communication with lawyers.
- Managed monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Oversaw reconciliation of property accounts, improving reporting efficiency and reducing discrepancies.
CONVEYANCER/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
RE/MAX OCEAN POINTE
Ladysmith And Chemainus, BC
04.2004 - 09.2011
- Managed conveyancing for two high profile, fast paced real estate offices
- Facilitated property transactions by preparing and reviewing legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted thorough title searches and resolved discrepancies to safeguard client interests.
- Managed a diverse caseload involving residential and commercial property transactions, adapting strategies as necessary for the unique requirements of each case.
- Managed office communications, ensuring timely responses to client inquiries.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to realtors, staff and greeting visitors.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
RCMP COMMUNITY POLICING
Duncan, BC
06.2003 - 04.2004
- Assisted the School Liaison Officer as he went to elementary and junior high schools; discussing drugs, alcohol and abuse
- Ordered brochures for the Duncan RCMP detachment and Community Policing Offices in Chemainus, Duncan and Cowichan Bay
- Created an Emergency contact manual for the Duncan RCMP detachment and Community Policing Offices in Duncan, Chemainus and Cowichan Bay
- Trained volunteers community policing programs including Citizens on Patrol, Block Watch, Operation Red Nose, Speedwatch, Cops for Cancer, etc.
- Managed office communications, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting / Bookkeeping
Cobequid Educational Centre
Truro, NSSkills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Generating reports
- Multitasking and organization
- Project management
- Audit programs and processes
- Employee training
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Records maintenance
- Data collection
- Payroll management
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
Timeline
Auditor/Office Manager
Nova Scotia Cooperative Council
03.2020 - 06.2022
OFFICE MANAGER/CONVEYANCER
Century 21 In Town Realty
09.2011 - 08.2019
CONVEYANCER/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
RE/MAX OCEAN POINTE
04.2004 - 09.2011
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
RCMP COMMUNITY POLICING
06.2003 - 04.2004
High School Diploma - Accounting / Bookkeeping
Cobequid Educational Centre