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MELISSA VIEIRA-ANDRE

Alliston,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional seeking an administrative position where I can apply my organizational, customer service, and office support skills. Eager to contribute to the efficiency and success of the team while continuing to develop expertise in administrative operations, client relations, and process management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

TF Talent Group
03.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
  • Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
  • Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.

Administrative Assistant

Yournesta Financial
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Perform general administrative tasks including scheduling, data entry, and filing.
  • Assist with mortgage paperwork preparation, processing, and follow-ups to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage and update the company’s social media accounts to enhance online presence and engagement.
  • Support team members with day-to-day office needs and special projects.

Recruiter

KEE National Staffing Solutions
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • External staffing services including headhunting, recruitment and staffing of both permanent and contract placements
  • Cold calling, sector research, candidate interviewing and contract negotiations
  • Verifying professional licenses and checking employment references
  • Responsible for investigating discrepancies in employee payroll
  • Responsible for all internal human resources functions including hiring, training, supervising and motivating employees, providing performance evaluations and terminations
  • Responsible for advertising
  • Assisting General Manager and branches with company needs
  • (Gap from May 2018 – March 22 – on maternity leave)

Receptionist / ODC Administrator

Performance Auto Group
02.2012 - 05.2018
  • Greeted employees and clients
  • Arranged courier pickups and deliveries
  • Handled switchboard
  • Screened phone calls
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies
  • Mail, fax, and photocopy reports
  • Process on demand cheques for car purchases
  • Payout car liens/loans
  • Post Factory Invoices
  • Assist in training new employees

Recruiter

KEE National Staffing Solutions
07.2008 - 02.2012
  • External staffing services including headhunting, recruitment and staffing of both permanent and contract placements
  • Cold calling, sector research, candidate interviewing and contract negotiations
  • Verifying professional licenses and checking employment references
  • Responsible for investigating discrepancies in employee payroll
  • Responsible for all internal human resources functions including hiring, training, supervising and motivating employees, providing performance evaluations and terminations

Executive Assistant to the President

  • Provided Administrative support to the President such as answering phones, assisting visitors, and resolving several administrative problems and inquiries
  • Managed correspondence from clients, suppliers and other sources
  • Scheduled and synchronized all internal and external meetings/conferences and other events such as various tradeshows, in which travel was required to numerous different locations
  • Compose and distribute inter-departmental memorandums (email, documentary and voice) ensuring timely delivery and receipt of important information
  • Photocopied and collated documents for distribution, filing and mailing
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events and other similar activities for supervisors, as well as coordinating travel and lodging/car rental arrangements.
  • Demonstrated the ability to maintain professionalism and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while preserving strict confidentiality
  • Maintained monthly reports and distributed them on a regular schedule

Education

Loretto College Catholic School

Skills

  • More than 10 years extensive customer service and administrative experience
  • Notable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Excellent coordinating skills
  • Ability to schedule appointments and maintain calendars
  • Dedicated, innovative, and self-motivated team player/builder
  • Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal and problem resolution skills, thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Google Chrome

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

TF Talent Group
03.2025 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Yournesta Financial
09.2024 - 03.2025

Recruiter

KEE National Staffing Solutions
03.2022 - 09.2024

Receptionist / ODC Administrator

Performance Auto Group
02.2012 - 05.2018

Recruiter

KEE National Staffing Solutions
07.2008 - 02.2012

Executive Assistant to the President

Loretto College Catholic School
MELISSA VIEIRA-ANDRE