Kudzayi Tamayi
Project Coordinator
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced Executive Assistant to Co-founders & C-Level Executives with 4+ years of experience. Promoted on merit to Project Management by demonstrating a keen attention to detail, strong business acumen, proactive decision making, critical thinking, exceptional organizational and leadership skills in fast-paced environments. Excited to bring proven technical skills with a passion for prioritizing effective communication and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Projects Coordinator
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
North York, Ontario
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed budget & expense reports for $2.5 million+ restaurant start-up projects from planning to completion
- Built rapport and maintained effective, professional relationships with stakeholders and vendors
- Created safe working environment in accordance with WSIB standards ensuring accident-free work space
- Maximized revenue and reduced costs by tracking deliverable deadlines and strengthening loss prevention by demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion and applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
Executive Assistant/Office Administrator
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
North York, Ontario
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided prompt and dedicated support to Co-Founders and C-suite executives by managing calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, processing travel expenses and reimbursements and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time
- Spearheaded research for new accounts payable data entry & invoice filing system while updating spreadsheets and creating presentations to support executives and boost team productivity by 80%
- Facilitated training of and onboarding for incoming office staff on Point-Of-Sale and other workforce management systems for gift card sales
- Led a team that was awarded for top 20% sales, new customer acquisition and increased customer satisfaction.
Private Dining Liaison
Auberge du Pommier & Arcadian Court
Toronto, Ontario
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Coordinated private dining event floor plans, seating charts, schedules, and menus for 100+ capacity events
- Consulted leadership for assigned dining room stations, opening side work, and closing side work daily duties
- Validated event contract terms in order to meet client requirements and received final payments
- Up-sold products and services throughout event processes and performed it with energy and enthusiasm to create enjoyable experiences for guests.
Education
CAPM - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Toronto, ON 07.2023 - Current
Micro Credential -
University of Toronto (SCS)
Toronto 07.2020 - 12.2022
Fundamentals of Accounting Course -
University of Toronto (SCS)
Toronto 06.2019 - 08.2019
Diploma - Culinary Management
George Brown College
Toronto, ON 01.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management, Hotel Management and, Asset Management
Kendall College
07.2011 - 06.2012
Diploma & Associate Degree - Hotel & Restaurant Management
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
Switzerland 01.2009 - 06.2011
Skills
Additional Knowledge AreaEvent Management - Calendar Management - Travel ManagementProject Management - MS Projects - Trello - Mondaycom - Meeting Scheduling - Agenda & Minute TakingMsOffice Suite - G-Suite – Customer Service - E-commerce - Logistics & Procurement
Finance and accounting operations
On-site operations
Evaluating capital projects
Business operations analysis
Business operations management
Point of sale system operations
Food service operations
Leading team operations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
Bill Gates
Timeline
CAPM - Project Management
Project Management Institute
07.2023 - Current
Operations Projects Coordinator
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
11.2021 - 04.2023
Micro Credential -
University of Toronto (SCS)
07.2020 - 12.2022
Fundamentals of Accounting Course -
University of Toronto (SCS)
06.2019 - 08.2019
Executive Assistant/Office Administrator
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
04.2018 - 10.2021
Private Dining Liaison
Auberge du Pommier & Arcadian Court
01.2016 - 04.2018
Diploma - Culinary Management
George Brown College
01.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel Management, Hotel Management and, Asset Management
Kendall College
07.2011 - 06.2012
Diploma & Associate Degree - Hotel & Restaurant Management
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
01.2009 - 06.2011