Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
Certification
Timeline
OfficeManager

MARIA CARLS

Prince George,BC

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

MWATT ELECTRIC INC.
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions
  • Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as creating journal entries.
  • Entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Educational Assistant

SCHOOL DISTRICT 57
02.2018 - 02.2022
  • Assisted children at stations during small group learning periods.
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
  • Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.

Assistant Manager

LIVE AND LIFT LADIES’ FITNESS
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Administrative Assistant

CONFEDERATION CENTER OF ENERGY AND HYDRO COMMERCE, BERLIN-GERMANY
07.2013 - 07.2017
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
  • Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
  • Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
  • Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.

Education

Certificate - Bookkeeping and Management skills

College of New Caledonia
06.2024

Course - Professional Dealing with External and Internal Customers

Gegenbauer Facility Management
09.2013

Skills

  • Financial record management
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Administrative coordination
  • Collaborative team development
  • Self-motivation
  • Project planning
  • Time management coordination
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Service excellence
  • Organizational skills
  • Office administration
  • Data entry
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Billing
  • Administrative support
  • Accurate payroll processing
  • Document management
  • Relationship building
  • Appointment management
  • Employee relations and engagement
  • Workflow optimization
  • Financial tracking
  • Financial reporting
  • Expense reporting
  • Business administration
  • Database administration
  • Travel coordination
  • Banking operations
  • Scheduling and coordinating
  • MS office
  • Customer relationship management
  • Problem resolution
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Administration and reporting
  • Schedule management

LANGUAGES

German – Proficient
English – Fluent

Certification

  • Bookkeeping Certificate - CNC 2024

Timeline

Office Manager

MWATT ELECTRIC INC.
02.2022 - Current

Educational Assistant

SCHOOL DISTRICT 57
02.2018 - 02.2022

Assistant Manager

LIVE AND LIFT LADIES’ FITNESS
09.2017 - 01.2018

Administrative Assistant

CONFEDERATION CENTER OF ENERGY AND HYDRO COMMERCE, BERLIN-GERMANY
07.2013 - 07.2017

Course - Professional Dealing with External and Internal Customers

Gegenbauer Facility Management

Certificate - Bookkeeping and Management skills

College of New Caledonia
MARIA CARLS