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LILIAN MAYOMBO

Hamilton,Ontario

Summary

  • Proven track record of leadership and providing exceptional student support service at McMaster.
  • 4 years combined providing excellence in customer service at McMaster University hospitality and student services.
  • Multilingual and inclusive approach working with diverse communities.
  • Administrative skills with keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks.
  • Adaptable professional, consistently open to challenges and learn new technologies.
  • Committed and passionate in fostering student success. Familiar with SSC chat, OSCARplus, MOSAIC

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Contractor Interpreter

Immigration Refugee Board of Canada And MCIS Languages Solutions
2021.01 - Current
  • Provided proficient in-person and virtual interpretation services in Kinyarwanda and Swahili
  • Exhibited effective language skills and actively listening abilities to ensure accurate communication
  • Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increasing repeat business
  • Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients
  • Upholding stringent ethical standards, ensuring utmost privacy and confidentiality.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.

Financial Assistant

University Library, McMaster University
2023.09 - 2023.12
  • Followed established protocols to handle payment processing and recorded journal entries accurately
  • Updated and maintained client financial records, correspondence, resulting in increased financial accuracy
  • Streamlined invoicing processes for improved efficiency and timely payments
  • Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing bank statements
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming emails per week from clients.

Data Entry Assistant and File Clerk

Student Success Centre, McMaster University
2020.09 - 2023.09
  • Supported recruitment processes by updating job postings within university's system, ensuring high degree of accuracy
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents
  • Maintained timely and accurate data entry, contributing to organized and efficient workflow
  • Managed high volume of incoming information by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance levels.
  • Demonstrated flexibility with changing priorities, adapting quickly to urgent requests or shifts in workload requirements.

Social Coordinator

World University Services of Canada, McMaster University
2021.07 - 2023.06
  • Served as a local committee coordinator in charge of social networking and outreach engagement
  • Helped refugee students to integrate into university life by organizing events that exposed them to Canadian lifestyles and culture, navigating through campus resources to ensure a progressive adjustment
  • Counseled and advised on how to manage stress, cultural shock, and ways to adapt to a new environment.
  • Developed impactful fundraising campaigns to support organizational goals and growth.

Community Advisor

Housing and Conference Services, McMaster University
2022.08 - 2023.04
  • Provided supportive one-on-one meetings and act as first contact for a group of over 30 diverse students from high school to University
  • Enhanced resident satisfaction by listening attentively, addressing concerns, providing information in timely manner resulting in effective outcomes
  • Built relationships with client to assess client needs and make internal and external referrals
  • Organized and facilitated regular community building events to ensure active engagement of residents.
  • Promoted safe community atmosphere by enforcing policies and addressing any violations swiftly.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental goals, strategies, and best practices through active participation in staff meetings.

Cafeteria Attendant Food Server

Hospitality Services, McMaster University
2020.10 - 2023.02
  • Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from students
  • Provided excellent customer services by attentively taking orders and ensuring customer satisfaction through warm and welcoming presence
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints with a professional and courteous demeanor.
  • Trained new cafeteria attendants on company policies, safety guidelines, and job duties.
  • Supported team members during busy periods to ensure optimal workflow and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Labour Studies

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Labor Studies

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
06.2023

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, OSCARplus, Zoom, Teams
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team player
  • Data Entry
  • Client Relations
  • Office Administration
  • Program Coordination

Timeline

Financial Assistant

University Library, McMaster University
2023.09 - 2023.12

Community Advisor

Housing and Conference Services, McMaster University
2022.08 - 2023.04

Social Coordinator

World University Services of Canada, McMaster University
2021.07 - 2023.06

Contractor Interpreter

Immigration Refugee Board of Canada And MCIS Languages Solutions
2021.01 - Current

Cafeteria Attendant Food Server

Hospitality Services, McMaster University
2020.10 - 2023.02

Data Entry Assistant and File Clerk

Student Success Centre, McMaster University
2020.09 - 2023.09

Bachelor of Arts - Labour Studies

McMaster University

Bachelor of Arts - Labor Studies

McMaster University
LILIAN MAYOMBO