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Kim Cardinal, BCom

St. Albert,AB

Summary

Accomplished and experienced Executive Assistant with years of experience in administration, bookkeeping and project management. Successful at supporting dynamic work environments. Personable with track record managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders Deliverables driven, adept problem solver, critical thinker, multitasker, process improver. Confident, quick learner and organized. Former Search and Rescue K9 handler


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Coordinator

Global Traffic Group
07.2023 - 02.2025
  • Provide support to Operations Manager to ensure field operations and schedules meet Global Traffic Group’s contract needs
  • Work with Peace Officers, program and town managers, and police services of jurisdiction
  • Monitor Peace Officer key performance indicators
  • Ensure camera operations fulfill contract requirements
  • Hire Peace Officers for Global Traffic Group’s jurisdictional accounts

Notable Achievements

  • Direct staff of 12 Peace Officers
  • Implemented an inventory database for all traffic enforcement equipment
  • Streamlined reporting for Peace Officers
  • Direct staff of 12 Peace Officers
  • Implemented an inventory database for all traffic enforcement equipment
  • Streamlined reporting for Peace Officers

Executive Assistant to the Registrar

Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted and supported Registrar in all aspects of organizing annual general, council, advisory committee, and staff meetings
  • Assembled agendas and took minutes
  • Liaised with Government of Alberta advocate to support the association’s management

Notable Achievements

  • Created a Standard Operating Procedure for Executive Assistant to the Registrar
  • Developed in-house records management system

Executive Assistant

Harbourfront Wealth Management
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Supported financial advisors in assembling confidential financial packages for clients
  • Compiled financial reports to clients regarding RRSP, TFSA, and RESP contribution status
  • Maintained database of transfers between financial institution and clients

Notable Achievements

  • Prepared and actioned monetary deposits for clients
  • Assisted in transferring $8 million in client investments
  • Created a revenue tracker for Financial Advisors
  • Assisted in transferring $8 million in client investments
  • Created a revenue tracker for Financial Advisors

Office Administrator/Business Manager

St. Albert Catholic Schools
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Worked directly with school administration and teachers to deliver curriculum in a junior high school setting
  • Oversaw budget process between school and division office, ensuring financial alignment and government requirements
  • Maintained accounts including collection of cash, issuing receipts, and depositing funds
  • Onboarded staff and assisted with arranging special events, field trips, parent/teacher interviews, and open houses

Notable Achievements

  • Developed a detailed revenue and expense database to provide financial information to school administration and District Office
  • Successfully negotiated maintaining some accounts at school level for student benefit
  • Supported expenditure tracking for $195,000 budget

Part-time Bookkeeper

Newcastle Food Group
09.2018 - Current
  • Head of Accounts Payables ensuring all bills are paid efficiently and on time
  • Administrative and clerical support of all financial needs related to outgoing money
  • Process, verify, and reconcile all invoices
  • Monitor expenses and maintain records for tax purposes

Notable Achievements

  • Introduced Quickbooks to streamline and expedite accounting functions

Corporate Planner/Scheduler (Infrastructure)

Graham Construction
09.2015 - 08.2017
  • Interfaced with Project Management Office on project reporting
  • Loaded resource project schedules to assist stakeholders in resource optimization
  • Assisted project and construction managers and estimators in project execution planning

Notable Achievements

  • Assisted project managers with a recovery to-go schedule that saw the completion of the $32 million Groat Road Bridge contract

Corporate Planner/Scheduler (Utilities)

Valard Construction LP
01.2010 - 09.2015
  • Supported project management by co-chairing construction meetings to help detail project execution plans
  • Worked with construction team to resource load project schedules that assisted in their forecasting model
  • Aided in leading projects through full project cycle, including risk management
  • Coached and mentored coworkers

Notable Achievements

  • Assisted in developing a Project Management Office
  • Superuser designation of Primavera scheduling software

Planner/Scheduler

Stantec Consulting Ltd
06.2008 - 01.2010

EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE

Construction Contractors
09.2003 - 04.2008
  • Planner/Scheduler, Stantec Consulting Ltd (Jun 2008–Jan 2010)
  • Planner/Scheduler/Administrator (Energy, Commercial – Companies in the Oil and Gas Sector (Sept 2003–April 2008)

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Alberta
11.1996

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Quickbooks
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Expense tracking
  • Primavera (P6) Planning/Scheduling - Construction Project software
  • Project Management
  • Problem - Solving
  • Software proficiency
  • Team builder

Timeline

Operations Coordinator

Global Traffic Group
07.2023 - 02.2025

Executive Assistant to the Registrar

Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
01.2022 - 06.2023

Executive Assistant

Harbourfront Wealth Management
07.2020 - 12.2021

Part-time Bookkeeper

Newcastle Food Group
09.2018 - Current

Office Administrator/Business Manager

St. Albert Catholic Schools
08.2017 - 07.2020

Corporate Planner/Scheduler (Infrastructure)

Graham Construction
09.2015 - 08.2017

Corporate Planner/Scheduler (Utilities)

Valard Construction LP
01.2010 - 09.2015

Planner/Scheduler

Stantec Consulting Ltd
06.2008 - 01.2010

EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE

Construction Contractors
09.2003 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Alberta
Kim Cardinal, BCom