Maria Watts
Toronto
Summary
At Stephenson Engineering Ltd, my role involves meticulous management organizing AP files, ER and client accounts insuring accuracy and compliance. Previously, as Food Service Supervisor at Baycrest, I led a dietary operations within stringent health standards, enhancing service quality and client satisfaction. These experiences have equipped me with a robust skill set in supervising teams, optimizing resources, and fostering strong client relations, pivotal in driving organization success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Stephenson Engineering Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintain and organized files by keeping AP records up to date.
- Set up new projects
- Review contracts and proposals in accounting system.
- Perform monthly expense report.
- Reconcile and match invoices.
- File payroll documents.
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
Real Estate Assistant
John Watts
08.2003 - Current
- Maintained efficient office operations by handling errands and administrative functions.
- Improved office organization through the implementation of efficient filing systems, database management, and document preparation.
- Cultivated and maintained professional relationships with clients.
- Assisted clients in home staging and overall preparation for real estate sales.process
- Organized open house events, leading to increased interest and quicker sales.
- Assisted in development of marketing materials, improving property visibility and attracting potential buyers.
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Baycrest Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2009
- Responsible for supervising and handling all operations of the food services
- Providing dietary services to the residents
- Ensures compliance to food safety, sanitation and overall workplace safety standards.
- Perform and participate in periodic Quality Assurance audits.
- Abiltiy to engage, motivate and lead the team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Bernstein Diet and Health Clinic
04.1999 - 12.2002
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Assist patients and maintaining the upmost confidentiality.
- Schedule consultations.
- Booking doctors appointment
- Preparing chart files and consultation packages.
- File and maintain patients cards/charts accurately
- Prepare blood requisitions
- Receive and process payments from patients.
- Prepare itemize lump sum receipts
- Process Ministry of Health billings.
Food Services Manager
Village Host Catering
10.1997 - 02.1999
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Enhanced safety protocols for both employees and guests by adhering to strict food handling guidelines, ensuring proper storage of ingredients, and maintaining up-to-date certifications on equipment usage.
- Oversaw training of more than 5 team members.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Optimized inventory management to minimize waste, negotiating with suppliers for better pricing on bulk purchases.
- Streamlined catering services for special events, liaising with clients to ensure their needs were met efficiently and successfully executing functions from start to finish.
Cook/prep Cook
Boardwalk Cafe (summer Job)
04.1997 - 09.1997
- Prepare and cook menu items in compliance with recipes
- Assist in all areas of food preparation as needed.
- Ensure the kitchen meets all the sanitary and food safety standards.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to provide excellent service.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
Education
College Diploma - Food And Nutrition Management
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON06.1999
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
Active member CSNM
Food Handler Certificate
Smart Serve Certificate
!0k runner Sporting Life
Participate annually at Sporting Life 10k run event, help raise money that support kids and families affected by childhood cancer.
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Stephenson Engineering Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
Real Estate Assistant
John Watts
08.2003 - Current
Food and Nutrition Supervisor
Baycrest Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2009
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Bernstein Diet and Health Clinic
04.1999 - 12.2002
Food Services Manager
Village Host Catering
10.1997 - 02.1999
Cook/prep Cook
Boardwalk Cafe (summer Job)
04.1997 - 09.1997
College Diploma - Food And Nutrition Management
Centennial College
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