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MELISSA TUGWOOD

MELISSA TUGWOOD

Bowmanville,ON

Summary

Highly motivated, results driven, hardworking professional. Proven track record of managing and delivering results efficiency in fast-paced, deadline orientated environments. Keen ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions to problems. High level of dedication and caring on delivering meticulous results by operating well in both individual and team capacities. Resourceful and results driven with a passion for growth and drive to meet and often exceed companies needs and service value. Caring and empathetic individual who is dedicated to both work and community.

Work History

Manager of Constituency Casework

House of Commons Canada, MP Constituency Office
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Managed all Federal level casework which spanned the whole of government. Managed and supported over 900 departmental files and 1100 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada files.
  • Solely managed and specialized in Immigrations files for over 4 + years.
  • Highly efficient and fluent in Civic Track Data Management system.
  • Provided administrative support for a range of constituency projects including organizing meetings, preparing documents, and taking minutes.
  • Remained detailed and organized while simultaneously working on several cases up to 40 cases a day at peak times.
  • Managed operations with scheduling of Federal Department support upon incoming constituents support requests. High level dedication and care with exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients through proactive communication tactics.
  • Mentored and trained new employees on office policies and procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex files on times while maintaining high-quality standards, showcasing strong project management abilities.
  • Team player in implementing and supporting the organization of office events, schedule meetings and offer support to administrative associate when needed.

Constituency Casework

House of Commons Canada, Constituency Office
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Supported constituents on all Federal level casework files to ensure accurate and successful results, in support of Federal agents in which strong relations were built.
  • Tracked, managed and filed correspondence and other electronic and hard copy records using Civic Track Data Management system.
  • Protected confidentiality and used discretion in order to comply with policy and safeguard data.
  • Conducted thorough research on policy issues affecting constituents, providing valuable insights for decision-making processes.
  • Prioritized and delegated tasks in order to efficiently support constituents.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant legislation, regulations, and government policies affecting constituents to provide accurate guidance when needed.
  • Collaborated with government agencies to resolve constituent issues in a timely manner, ensuring effective communication throughout the process.

Constituency Assistant

House of Commons Canada, Constituency Office
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Utilized problem-solving abilities to resolve complex issues related to constituency services in a timely manner
  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of local government systems and processes to provide quality advice on various topics
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of constituents' contact information using specialized software tools
  • Provided administrative support for a range of constituency projects including organizing meetings, preparing documents, and taking minutes
  • Remained detailed and organized while simultaneously working on several cases.

Special Assistant

House of Commons Canada, Constituency Office
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Contributed to a positive office environment by maintaining professionalism, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, and fostering collaboration among team members.
  • Served as a trusted point of contact for clients or vendors requiring assistance from senior leadership as first point of contact in the office running the front office and phone lines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while managing correspondence, reports, and documents.
  • Developed excellent organizational and communication skills

Office Manager

Home Healthcare Solutions
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Processed and managed documents, emails, and other communication channels efficiently
  • Facilitated in supporting with the efficient workflow of the front desk office duties and responsibilities
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling confidential matters in an ethical manner
  • Developed excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the office
  • Created and maintained filing systems to ensure accurate record keeping
  • Delivered quality customer service to customers
  • Managed office flow by providing direct support to visitors.

Clinical Logistics Associate (Clinical Trial Cor.)

Novartis Pharmaceutical Canada Inc.
01.1995 - 02.2008
  • Managed over 300 clinical trials through documentation, order processing, distribution, inventory, shipping, receiving of meds and supplies
  • Assisted in creation of Standard of Procedures
  • Daily backup for the supervisor's position
  • Prepared documents for Purchase Orders, Sales Order requests, inventory reports, shipping receiving documents, creation of customer masters
  • Performed daily shipping operations, including order fulfillment and inventory management
  • Implemented quality control measures throughout various stages of the supply chain process
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Head Receptionist

Irwin Hamilton Associates
01.1993 - 07.1995
  • Head receptionist for 3 firms- Mortgage company, Family Law and Real Estate firms
  • Maintained an organized filing system for all documents related to reception duties
  • Provided administrative support such as data entry, scheduling meetings
  • Fostered positive relationships with visitors and clients through excellent communication skills
  • Managed incoming calls, emails, and mail; addressed inquiries and requests with utmost efficiency
  • Handled confidential information in accordance with company policy and procedure guidelines.

Education

Prepare, Package & Labelling of Clinical Supplies

Institute For Applied Pharmaceutical Services
New Jersey, USA

Legal Assistant

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
05.1994

Skills

  • Time Management, Attention to detail
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving, Multitasking abilities
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Professional, reliable, self motivating
  • Goal Setting, Results Driven

Timeline

Manager of Constituency Casework

House of Commons Canada, MP Constituency Office
12.2021 - 03.2024

Constituency Casework

House of Commons Canada, Constituency Office
11.2020 - 12.2021

Constituency Assistant

House of Commons Canada, Constituency Office
10.2019 - 10.2020

Special Assistant

House of Commons Canada, Constituency Office
04.2019 - 10.2019

Office Manager

Home Healthcare Solutions
01.2015 - 12.2016

Clinical Logistics Associate (Clinical Trial Cor.)

Novartis Pharmaceutical Canada Inc.
01.1995 - 02.2008

Head Receptionist

Irwin Hamilton Associates
01.1993 - 07.1995

Prepare, Package & Labelling of Clinical Supplies

Institute For Applied Pharmaceutical Services

Legal Assistant

Sir Sandford Fleming College
MELISSA TUGWOOD