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Melissa Sewwandi Mathew

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

I am a graduate of the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. During my studies, I worked at the University of Winnipeg as both a Teaching Assistant in the Economics department, and as a Library Assistant. Post-graduation, I have had the opportunity to work in both the financial and healthcare industry, and together, they have taught me to be a valuable team player. I exhibit a willingness to learn new processes and techniques, which in turn enhance team efforts. In my current and previous roles, I have been recognized for having a high quality of work ethic, being dependable, and exhibiting a positive attitude in light of challenging situations. Knowledgeable Solutions Specialist well-versed in current industry, market and product trends. Excellent communication, multitasking and organizational abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Solutions Specialist, Assoc.

Canada Life Assurance Company
06.2021 - Current

Training & Development Design Solutions

  • Work in partnership with internal teams to support development of training programs, tools, and processes to meet the needs and objectives of specific target audiences (advisors, field management and operational support).
  • Support development of cost effective and efficient training programs.

Business Development (BD) Process Improvement

  • Support on training programs and large BD events with overall logistics.

Support rollout of new products and programs to BD

  • Support creation of project plans for training initiatives that touch multiple business partners in order to implement to the field.
  • Work with team members and leaders to provide input on proposed solutions for strategic initiative timelines.
  • Liaise with, and provide progress updates to project sponsors and senior leaders.

Executive Assistant

Radiology, University of Manitoba
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provides administrative support to the Department Head
  • This includes maintaining calendar events related to academic activities, planning and preparation of Accreditation visits and associated reports, general correspondence and booking travel, etc
  • Prepares Shared Health DI Medical Director & UofM Department Head meetings
  • Works in conjunction with the Business Manager, and Shared Health team to assists with the completion of HR paperwork for both the UofM and Shared Health
  • Assists with on-boarding and off-boarding physicians, staff, and students
  • Acts as the Department's Promotion and Tenure Administrator
  • Maintains up-to-date accurate records of faculty members rounds attendance on Excel
  • Provides administrative support to various committees of the Department of Radiology by scheduling meetings, and preparing agendas
  • Provides support by taking, transcribing, distributing and editing Minutes, and follows up on business arising from Minutes
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Compliance Analyst

Wellington Altus Private Wealth
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Assisted the Compliance Department with the analysis required to support the compliance structure of the firm, branch audit analysis and reporting, complaint and investigation analysis, Advisor communication monitoring, and maintaining intranet site and materials
  • Reported to the Vice-President, Compliance and Supervision.

Senior Group Product Development Specialist

Canada Life Assurance Company
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Facilitated the implementation of new products and services in the Group Retirement Services industry by communicating objectives across clients, teams, and departments, assigning multi-phase activities to appropriate personnel, and coordinating timeline's to ensure successful launch
  • Lead meetings and communications with staff from various departments
  • Developed presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents used in various departments throughout the lifespan of related projects.

Receptionist

Revera, Beacon Hill Lodge
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Received and screened incoming phone calls, answered routine inquiries and forwarded callers to appropriate personnel, greeted and directed visitors
  • Developed a wide variety of letters, memorandums, forms, graphs, Rolodex cards, schedules, doctors forms, etc
  • For all Departments
  • Maintained the Resident database and performed a wide range of reports for all Departments.

Member Services Representative

Crosstown Civic Credit Union
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Received and processed member transactions
  • Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently
  • Managed and reconciled daily cash holdings while promoting a wide range of financial products and services offered by CCCU.

Teaching Assistant

Dr. Dennis Ng, University of Winnipeg
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Provided assistance for Economics Professor, Dr
  • Dennis Ng for the following courses: Introduction to Macroeconomics, Corporate Finance, Modern Microeconomics
  • Proctored examinations and provided assistance during examinations
  • Graded examinations.

Library Assistant

University of Winnipeg
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Worked at the front counter of library circulation, assisted library users with any inquiries or troubleshooting
  • Processed books, materials, and I.D
  • Cards entering or returning from circulation or reserve areas using an automated circulation system
  • Performed shelf reading to locate mis-shelved materials and ensure resources are shelved correctly.

Physiotherapy Aide

Kenaston Common
08.2014 - 10.2014
  • Removed machines off patients.
  • Cleaned beds and machines after patients leave.
  • Laundry and general cleaning of the clinic.

Education

Associate, Life Management Institute - Insurance

LOMA
Canada
04.2024

FLMI Level 1 Certificate in Insurance Fundamentals - Insurance

LOMA
Canada
09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
06.2017

Medical Terminology Certification -

Canadian Red Cross
Winnipeg, MB
03.2016

High School Diploma -

St. John's Ravenscourt
Winnipeg, MB
06.2013

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Project management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Clear communication
  • Customer relationship management
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Positive attitude
  • Data analysis
  • Administrative skills
  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinking and problem solving

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Sinhala; Sinhalese
Native or Bilingual

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Business Development Solutions Specialist, Assoc.

Canada Life Assurance Company
06.2021 - Current

Executive Assistant

Radiology, University of Manitoba
11.2020 - 06.2021

Compliance Analyst

Wellington Altus Private Wealth
01.2020 - 05.2020

Senior Group Product Development Specialist

Canada Life Assurance Company
08.2018 - 01.2020

Member Services Representative

Crosstown Civic Credit Union
07.2017 - 04.2018

Receptionist

Revera, Beacon Hill Lodge
06.2015 - 08.2018

Teaching Assistant

Dr. Dennis Ng, University of Winnipeg
01.2015 - 06.2017

Library Assistant

University of Winnipeg
10.2014 - 04.2015

Physiotherapy Aide

Kenaston Common
08.2014 - 10.2014

Associate, Life Management Institute - Insurance

LOMA

FLMI Level 1 Certificate in Insurance Fundamentals - Insurance

LOMA

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Winnipeg

Medical Terminology Certification -

Canadian Red Cross

High School Diploma -

St. John's Ravenscourt
Melissa Sewwandi Mathew